Tuesday, April 28, 2009

BACK TO SCHOOL

Avery & Ella headed back to school this week, after a great spring break. Other than the first couple of days, we enjoyed a fun-filled "stay-cation".  Here is a glimpse of how we spent our time off...

We started the break with a weekend trip to visit cousins. 
Sam, Ella, Avery & Ty

While we were there, I got to attend the baby shower of my friend, Liz, and a 40th birthday party for my cousin, Mary (bummer, I forgot to take pics at the b-day party!!)
Robin, Maria, Liz, Jackie & Christine -- friends for 25+ years!!

On Monday, the girls spent the afternoon with Aunt Sheila. She gave them a special birthday treat which included lunch out and a "choice pick" from Barnes & Noble!

Some of the highlights of our week included visits with special friends.
 
Mrs. McClintic (Avery's 3rd grade teacher)
 
Ella & Anna

Avery & Emalee

Towards the end of the week, the weather became very summer-like. Woo hoo!

To celebrate the sunny days, we went to have an outside lunch with Dad. And of course some ice cream!

We pulled out the bathing suits...
Ella, Anaja & Avery

...and the slip 'n' slide!

Of course spring break always includes "Splash Week" at the YMCA. It amazes me how much the girls' skills improve through just a few days of lessons!

Now they're back to school [sigh].  How many days until summer vacation??

1 comment:

Susanna said...

Wow - what a busy fun week! That's great that they're making leaps and bounds in the pool.