spring break

Landon was the only member of our family that made a Florida trip this spring break...although a business trip doesn't really count as a real vacation. We still managed to play and enjoy a staycation while he was away. I really enjoyed my week off from my tutoring schedule. We all slept in everyday & it was glorious.

 Grandmama and Poppy invited us to have dinner at the Marietta Square one evening on break. Miller jumped to find his conductor hat as soon as we made our plans. He always requests his train uniform when he knows we'll be on the train themed playscape. That's my child already...matching his outfit to the event:)

This was the little missy's first time to play on the train. Two years ago she was a newborn snoozing away in her carrier. Once she warmed up, we couldn't pull her away from the slide.

Eliza Kate also enjoyed using the conductor's wheel to steer the train. Then she surprised us all with a rowdy "All Aboard" announcement. Peek a boo games followed from the steam engine's window. I have similar pictures of Miller at this age peeking out the window. Memories....

She really got into the whole imaginative play game at the park. It was cute to witness.

Miller now requests for me to take his picture after he strikes a pose. Then, he runs over to see what I captured on my LCD screen. Times have changed for our wild camera striker from a few years back. It was a beautiful spring evening eating pizza curbside and listening for the real choo-choo to come through town.

We played outside on most afternoons with neighborhood friends. It was nice that a few families stuck around to enjoy late afternoons on the block. These little friendships bless the socks off my kids. We don't have to plan a whole bunch of formal playdates as we just walk to the cul de sac.

The Escalade got a spring cleaning and a little tune up. Dylan just turned four & all of sudden Miller has taken a liking to a new buddy from  the end of our street. I think Miller noticed his maturity & as the years go by their age gap shrinks. Dylan's ride on truck is a big hit too!

While the boys played, Eliza Kate enjoyed the backyard. She's really into bubbles and sidewalk chalk these days. Oh, and she also likes to run full speed into the street without looking. Talk about a heart attack. I can't blink for one second without this little lady running away from me squealing with delight.  It's all a game!

I do love having a flat, open backyard that she can run safely in. An almost two year old needs to run! Too bad we don't have a fence to cage her in.

Don't try to take that pink bubble wand away from the little miss. She is quite fond of dunking it over and over in the bubbles. It's hit or miss, but most of the time she ends up licking the wand more than blowing a successful bubble.

More fun with her "pin-cess" ride on toy. Slowly our garage is adding more and more pink. Loving these relaxed spring afternoons outside with the family. Spring fever is here!