Spring Break Beach Trip! Day 2
Our education spring break beach trip rolls on, as today we went to the Crystal Coast Visitor Center, Beaufort, and the NC Maritime Museum (or the “Pirate Museum”, as the kids call it!) Brian continued to take good notes, and both kids enjoyed doing the scavenger hunt. Everyone likes the Lego Pirate Ship that was on display–it’s out of production, but I might try to track it down (Kendall really likes the mermaid!) We had a passable lunch at the Royal James Cafe...
Read MoreSpring Break Beach Trip! Day 1
We lost most of Spring Break, thanks to the two solid weeks of snow days.. However, we’re pressing forward with our planned trip to the beach! Sue wasn’t able to come down with us, and it just isn’t the same without her–and my dad. I keep expecting to see him sitting out on the deck, drinking his morning coffee. I’m having some pretty tough moments, where the grief really hits me.. So much of him is in this house, this place, this saltwater wind and waving...
Read MoreParty Rockin’
Brian was seriously Party Rockin’ in the van today! Wonder what the other motorists thought of it....
Read MoreSt. Patrick’s Day!
Happy St. Patrick’s day! Today Brandon and I were volunteers for Brian’s St. Pat’s party for his classroom. We brought in some fun crafts and activities, and some goodie bags for the kids, with stickers, beads, etc. Another mom and the teacher brought in lots of snacks for the kids as well. Brian had his festive Star Wars shirt on–“The Luck Is Strong With This One”. We even showed the kids some videos of Irish dancing–that was fun. Of course the...
Read MoreKendall’s Watch & Weekday Socks
Kendall has been wanting a Lego Friends watch (like Brian’s Lego Star Wars watch) for awhile now. Today we surprised her with one! She was really happy–so happy she took a victory lap! She also has some new Hello Kitty socks that have the days of the week on them–she loves finding which socks to wear each day!...
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