Spring Break 2017

Brian was out of town for work over Spring Break, so I decided to take the kids and head to Nana and Papa's house for a few days.  Brian was gone for a total of 8 days, and spent time in Hong Kong and Singapore. 

We headed to the Tyler Zoo one day.  A group selfie to start the day.

 

Annabelle, Papal, and Caden with the longhorn in the background.

 

The wisteria and azaleas were in full bloom.  It was beautiful. 

 

Up close and personal with the white tiger. 

 

 

The kids favorite part was feeding the parakeets. 

 

Caden was hesitant at first to actually hold a bird on his stick. 

 

 

The following day, we headed to the Children's Science Museum.  We had never been, and the kids had fun.  There was a NASA area. 

 

An Ancient Egypt area.

 

They had a whole area that was a miniature city.  The kids could pretend to have different jobs around town.  Annabelle pretending to film a tv cooking show. 

 

Annabelle pretending to take care of a baby in the hospital.

 

Caden working at the bank. 

 

We came home for the second half of Spring Break.  My college roommate and her kids came over one day.  Annabelle just love little Asher.

 

The morning after Brian returned home from his 8 day trip, Annabelle gave him a hug.  She said, "Daddy I just want to hug you all day long!"

 



Caden's 1st Grade Living History Day

Caden had his first Living History Day at school the day before Spring Break.  The theme was Ancient Egypt. 

Mommy and Caden ready for the celebration.

 

A pic of a few boys in Caden's class before they headed to the gym for the festivities.

Back: Maverick Penley, Left to Right: Levi Webb, Andrew Collins, Caden, and Everett Horan. 

 

Caden and the other first graders entering the gym.

 

The kids watching the opening act.

 

The kids were split into groups of eight to go from station to station to learn about what it was like to live in ancient Egypt.  Left to right: Caden, Annie Pattison, Kate Wilson, Harrison Lang, Lily Rodriguez, Abby Breeding, Cade Crane, and Drew Dzina.

 

First station: Food Tasting.

 

Second station was a craft station to decorate an ornate collar.  I didn't get a picture of that.  Then they headed to the chariot races.  This was by far Caden's favorite part of the day.  Caden and Drew Dzina ready to pull Harrison Lang and Cade Crane.

 

And they're off.

 

Caden had his turn being a passenger, too. 

 

Then they got to play "Papyrus Ball".  It was basically field hockey using broom sticks.  Caden had fun here, too.

 

Then they learned Egyptian dancing.

 

Caden had a turn stomping grapes.  His face as he stepped in.

 

And lastly, they built pyramids.  Each child took a turn being buried in the pyramid.

 

After school that day, we headed to White Rock Coffee by our house.  They display art from different schools in the area every month.  Covenant was allowed to display 40 works of art, and the art teacher chose one of Caden's to be included.  One of the regulars at WRC loved it so much that she asked to buy it.  We opted to keep it.  Here's a pic of Caden next to his art work.

 

An ice cream treat to celebrate the start of Spring Break. 



Annabelle's Sofia the First 5th Birthday Party

Annabelle chose to have her party this year at the gym where she takes gymnastics.  It was so fun!

A few pre-party pics with the cake. 

 

Mommy with the birthday girl! 

 

A family pic at home. 

 

A family pic at the gym with the cake toppers on the cake.  Annabelle was very particular with what her cake should look like this year.  She was insistent that there be cake toppers. 

 

Nana, Annabelle, and Papa. 

 

Annabelle with Mimi. 

 

Tia hopped in and Annabelle hopped on Mimi, knocking them all over...oops! 

 

Tia, Annabelle, and Mimi. 

 

Belle Hartgrove, Annabelle, Karlee Clark, and Caden lined up ready for the party to start.

 

Caden, Cyrus Reed, and Jonah Curtis in the foam pit.

 

Annabelle jumping.

 

Headed through the obstacle course.

 

Fun on the bars.

 

All the kids lined up ready for the rocket swing.

 

Annabelle's turn on the rocket swing!

 

Fun with the parachute.

 

All the kids lined up: Addie Prewett, Marty Martindale, Evelyn Murry, Karlee Clark, Coen Reed, Cyrus Reed, Caden, Cate Purser, Belle Hartgrove, Annabelle, Ellie Prewett, Garrett Tilger, Hadley Tilger, Ann Holland Crow, Khloe Jensen, Luke Baker, Jonah Curtis, Audra Emerson, Isla Baker, Hudson Baker, and Caroline Cary.

 

Annabelle about to blow out her candle.

 

Annabelle about to open her presents after the party. 

 

Annabelle and Caden before we opened the presents.

 

Mommy enjoyed making another cake.  Here's the original sketch.

 

Working on a few details. 

 

Finishing layer one.