Spring Break 2022

Who can believe we are winding down the month of March already?!? As slow as January and February seemed, March is flying by! Spring Break for my crew was last week, and we had a really great week spending time outdoors, with each other, and with friends. 

When planning our homeschool year, I scheduled my big kids to have breaks at the same time as the twins. I'm so glad we do it that way because it makes it easier for everyone! The Friday before spring break the twins ended up getting a bonus day off of school due to winter weather. I let the big kids take most of the day off to enjoy the snow, too!

Definitely not feeling very springy!

We spent most of the day staying warm and cozy in the house. As a rare treat, we watched a move (Pippi Longstocking).

And, Brooke lost a tooth. It's been a few months since anyone has lost a tooth around here!

The weather warmed up quickly and all the snow melted by Saturday. We had a low-key day at home playing outside and doing some work around the house. On Sunday, we went to Mom and Dad's house after church services for lunch. Grampy wanted a photo with Brianna, Brenson, and Chloe, and the clocks that he recently made with them.

Monday morning was dreary and kind of chilly. The big kids had track practice, but they rode with our neighbors (the Browns) who have two kids running on the team. Brooke and Brecklyn had spent the night with Grampy and G-Jo, so they were still at their house. With Chris working and no kiddos at home, I took the opportunity to meet Amy for breakfast and pedicures. I was so grateful for some time with Ames!

I needed a pedicure in the worst sort of way. It was so nice!

We spent the rest of Monday playing at home. The kids were so happy to have some free time at home.

On Tuesday, we all slept in (SO nice!), then the kids and I packed a lunch and met our friends, the Burkholders, at Claremore Lake. The kids scarfed up their food so they could run and play. Brooke and Brecklyn had a great time with Jordan!

Brecklyn, Brooke, and Jordan

Zack and Brenson became friends in Kindergarten, and have stayed friends since even though they've been at different schools for two years now. They had the BEST time scootering all around the Lake Park, exploring, and playing. 

Zack and Bren

Bren and Zack

Chasing the kids for hours about wore Shana and me out! They were so cute playing, though. At one point, the girls started throwing chunks of moss into the lake and said they were having the "Boston Moss Party". Bahaha!

Brooke, Brianna, Jordan, Zack, Brecklyn, and Brenson

As soon as we got home from the lake, Brenson realized we didn't have his scooter with us. Right as we were leaving, I was trying to take a photo of all the kids and they were being kind of crazy. Bren laid his scooter down beside the van, but no one actually put it in the van. Thankfully, Chris volunteered to drive Brenson back across town to the lake to retrieve the scooter. It was there waiting for him right where he had left it!

Wednesday started off with track practice (in amazing weather), and then lunch with Grampy and G-Jo. As soon as we finished lunch, the kids and I headed to the Will Rogers Memorial for an afternoon of spring break activities. This day's activities were aviation themed. The kids enjoyed it, and it was all free for them!

Brooke and Brecklyn riding horses in the kids area.

Brooke delivered a speech about Will Rogers and how he died.

We met Rebekah, Hayden, and Avery there for the afternoon. 

The fire department brought out a fire truck for the kids to explore, 

and there was even an Air Evac helicopter they were able to sit in!

Brianna and Brecklyn

Brooke and Brecklyn

We really enjoy having the memorial here in town, and since the twins attended Cowboy Camp there this summer, they think they are the resident experts on the memorial 😂. They loved showing us all around and telling us the interesting facts they know about Will Rogers. 

Brianna, Brecklyn, Brooke, Hayden, Brenson, and Avery

Thursday was St. Patrick's Day! We don't really celebrate this holiday, but we do wear green and have a festive breakfast. This year, we had green milk, Lucky Charms, and green lemon poppy seed muffins. 

Yum? Haha.

After breakfast, we loaded in the van and drove to Tulsa to pick up our friends, the Whittles. Brianna doesn't ride in the front seat yet . . . she only sat there for the photo. 

Once we picked up our friends, we headed to The Gathering Place. It was as busy as I've ever seen it, so we had to park pretty far out and walk quite a ways to get there. We lugged all our stuff for lunch so we could have a picnic!

Then, we let the kids play most of the afternoon. Lia stayed home with Jesse as she wasn't feeling well, and Angie was thankful for the way it worked out since the place was SO busy. I'm always a little nervous about losing a kid there, so I branded all my kids with my phone number on their tummies. 

Brecklyn, Brenson, Brooke, Brianna, Zac, and Neo

Love this friend so much!

I was worn smooth out by the time we got home on Thursday! Then, Bri, G-Jo, and I went to our monthly ladies Digging Deep Bible study.

It stormed early Friday morning and was still raining when we got up to go to track practice. I was kind of hoping it would be canceled, but the rain {mostly} let up in time for us to go. It was a chilly and blustery morning, though! I've been walking the track while the kids practice, and I didn't feel too cold as long as I was moving. 

Gavon and Brianna

Bren (center) playing tag with his group

Since it was a cold, dreary day - and since we had been on the go all week - we enjoyed a movie and popcorn once we got home from track practice. We watched both the 1990s and 1960s version of The Parent Trap. The kids love to set up a tent in the living room and have had one set up all week. Perfect for a movie watching day!

Today, I spent several hours having the kid try on clothes to pack up things that are too small and see what they need for next season. That's always such a job, and I'm glad when it's done! Other than that, we are enjoying the beautiful weather, playing with neighbors, and taking care of some things around the house. Tomorrow is back to our usual routine!