April 06, 2015

Spring Fever.

Yesterday was Easter and the more Easter Sundays that pass, the more I think it is my favorite holiday. When I was little, Easter was a big deal. It meant a new dress, sunrise service, egg hunts with my sister and cousins and a big family lunch after church. I try to keep some of those traditions with my kids. I still really believe in wearing "your Easter outfit". And it's even better when those Easter outfits match. Brett thinks we've outgrown the kids matching thing, but it makes me smile to see them dressed like this. 


We attended the early service at our church. What a blessing to belong to a wonderful church community with such a rich history in Charleston. The egg hunt was held in the oldest graveyard in the city. So many tourists visit this graveyard in the spring and yesterday the church yard was full of kids running around with baskets looking for eggs. 






 Yesterday also brought us to the end of a wonderful Spring Break. For the first time in a long time all four kiddos had the same week off school. That's the one bad thing about 4 kids in 3 different schools - breaks do not always coincide. The final days of school before the official week break was super busy. Chapel has been playing lacrosse with Mt. Pleasant Recreation. At least two games per week combined with a practice or two.


She also had a day off that week for Parent Teacher conference. I am so proud of her progress this past year. Fifth grade starts middle school at Ashley Hall and it has been a year of firsts: lockers, changing classes, etc. She has really grown over the year. She looks so grown up here with her purse and Starbucks. 


That same day Jude had a class egg hunt. Chapel and I volunteered to help hide the eggs for his class.  He has adjusted to his new school and made some great friends. I love his teacher!


The following night was Buist Family Night at Sky Zone. Conor's friend that lives in our neighborhood went with us and they had the best time jumping. Who knew? Why have I not taken my kids there before?? So easy and fun.


The next day I was the secret reader for Conor's class. Eli used his Honor Roll pass to stay home that day. It was a good choice since it was the Friday before break and not a big day to miss. He tagged along with me and ended up being more of the secret reader than me! He read two books to Conor's class. It was entertaining to see him reading to a group of first graders. He even stopped periodically to quiz them on what he was reading.


The week of spring break was spent on the Grand Strand. It was a working vacation. We had to do our annual prep work for the rental beach house in Garden City. The kids entertained themselves while we worked.


We enjoyed dinner at the Gulf Stream Cafe. So pretty to watch the sunset on the inlet.


The kids were so patient while we worked, we took a day off and went to Ripley's and spent the night at Broadway at The Beach. It was fun being a tourist in our hometown. 



The pirate ship was a favorite. I used to ride this as kid! The kids rode it over and over.


Jude got to build a car - finally...


And then it was time to pack up and head back home. 


What a wonderful week with family and friends. 

XOXO
Jodi