too busy to camp? i think not!

I am finally at home having a little relaxation time after our "Maiden Voyage" with the camper all the way to Hoffmaster State Park! We were so excited for the weekend and to get camping again, but I think that we tried to do way too much in one weekend. I'm happy that we did enjoy a couple great campfires, 2 trips to the park, some good walks, t-ball games, and a lot of laughter because it was a jammed packed weekend! We didn't get there until 6 on Friday night. Then I volunteered yesterday morning for a Relay for Life event and then church this morning and then Brent cooked at church this afternoon while I took the kids to Grand Rapids to see the kids! Brent and I both agreed that we'll be better off waiting until I'm done with work and we don't have any other plans. And next time we'll leave the county of Muskegon! Maybe that will help too!

The pics above.... our family at the campfire and Madelyn after her tubby! Brent couldn't find the brush!

Camping time is HERE!

My sister, brother-in-law, and niece are on a cruise ship right now enjoying all the luxuries! I'm a bit jealous of them, but happy to be in Michigan because we are GOING CAMPING this weekend! Yes, our maiden voyage with the camper all the way out to Hoffmaster State Park! It felt so great to load up the camper last night. It smelled like camping! I love to camp and be outside and so do the kids. I love that our family does this. It's the best family time and so great to be in the nature. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for good weather. Right now we're looking at a lot of rain in the forecast.

One quick little Benjamin quote before I sign out....

Benjamin: "We're going to Grandma and Grandpa's house and I'm going to check on Grandpa. I'm going to blow is ouwie all away!"

So sweet!

Thankful Tuesday....

1-Thankful my father-in-law is okay after passing out at a restaurant and being rushed to the hospital by ambulance on Saturday and spending the entire weekend there. Apparently it was just a crazy side effect to his medication.

2-Thankful that God gives me the endurance and patience to get through the stressful days at work and come home to my little babies who need just as much love and patients as my students do.

3- Thankful for my husband who is such a great father and husband. He is so awesome with the kids and I couldn't ask for a better partner!

4- Thankful for my God!!! He is amazing and loves me for the imperfect person that I am!

5- Thankful that it's 11:30pm and I get to go to bed now!

2 LiTtLe MoNkEyS jUmPiNg On ThE bEd!!

Spring Break '10!

Today I felt like I was in high school when all the kids were leaving for Florida or Mexico or the Keys or a cruise and I was the only one sticking around here! I really don't care....it wouldn't bother me if it didn't feel like EVERYONE around me is leaving! Oh well...have fun you spring breakers! Be safe and don't get too crazy like I did on my college spring break in Panama City! We will be here watching over Ski-Town!

A few of our planned highlights for this week are:
-Haircuts
-labwork
-trip to library
-parks
-a few small house projects
-bike and stroller rides
-time to enjoy NOT WORKING! (maybe I'll read a book?)
-mini-vacation to Traverse City
-Easter Sunday!!!
-I've even debated going and getting spray tanned...that way I can at least look like I've enjoyed some warm weather and beach!

Here's to Spring Break '10! I'm not in Key West, but I do have the greatest little munchkins and husband to share it with!!! Praise God for that!