Spring Break in Arkansas, 2011

on the lake, originally uploaded by sweetietooth.

James took the boys out on the lake Wednesday morning. They had a blast doing everything with Ba, and really enjoyed all the field trips, too.

Here is a quick synopsis of our week:
Sunday when we arrived they played out back in the hose. Freddie got down to his skivvies. It was that warm. James made us pizza in his outdoor pizza oven for dinner. Yum!

Monday Sammy and Ba drove the tractor and moved rocks, in addition to other farm chores. He loved it. Sammy repeatedly talks about driving the tractor all by himself. Then, James, Jacob, Sammy and Freddie spent the rest of the afternoon in the creek.

Tuesday James took the boys fishing and they did more farm work. My mom and I went into town to have our hair done :) That night we had a party in their outdoor kitchen. The kids loved this - James grilled burgers and dogs in the huge outdoor fireplace and then we roasted *many* marshmallows and made s'mores. James, Jacob and Sammy camped out in a tent in the backyard.

Wednesday the boys went out on the lake and had lunch at Gaston's Resort. Sammy came home with trick candy (not the eating kind - watch out if he comes up to you and offers you some!) and Freddie a fart whistle. lol My mom and I did yoga and played a bunch of games on the Wii while Jack napped.

Thursday the guys went caving. More pictures and details to come from Jacob! Mom and I did more yoga, then I caught her up on Glee's second season while Jack napped, then the three of us hung out outside in the sunshine and toured her beautiful flower beds. My mom made chickpea chili for dinner. I am going to get the recipe and share it with my vegetarian friends up here because it rocked.

Friday, sadly, we loaded up the car and started our drive home. There were tears shed nearly the entire drive to Branson.

Thanks so much to my parents for having us! It was truly a magical spring break for our family - the stuff that memories are made of.
We love you!