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Spring Fever

I looked out the window and what did I see....SNOWFLAKES falling right from my tree. Where is Spring I say...where is it? My parents reminisce about their wedding date, April 10th being the snowy day of the year so I knew it was possible ~ but April 14th and in Seattle...are you kidding?

Enough of that. We did get some fabulous weather last week and had the most enjoyable Spring Break. Some of the highlights are listed below. BUT FIRST ~ my sister and I have challenged each other to 21 days without sweets and 21 days without raising our voice (yelling.) Why 21 days? I heard somewhere that it takes 21 days to make something a habit. So, here I go...

Now for some pictures:



Just before the break Eden was a jaguar in their class play. I love how her teacher provides opportunities to act out their learning units.


SPRING BREAK DAY 1

Snoqualmie Falls and the Train Museum








DAY 2

Fort Casey on Whidbey Island






Liza's first ferry ride




Day 3 REST

Day 4

Seattle Center House/Whirligig

Children's Museum








Day 5---mom got sick :(

Day 6

Easter Egg Hunt at Lake W.


Easter Bunny brought this fine gorilla to Luke. I found 20 pictures of this fine guy on my camera!

Comments

Natallee said…
YEA!! Finally pictures! I love it! Looks like you guys have been having a lot of fun and looks like a great Easter too! Love you guys!
April 15, 2009 at 9:32 PM
The Gustin Family said…
Thanks for an invite to your blog! Cute pics and what a fun spring break! Thanks for sharing part of it with us!! We sure love you guys! :)
April 16, 2009 at 7:33 AM
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