Washington D.C., Day 1

While this progress was happening at home...

Kaylee and I boarded a bus and then a plane with about 150 other 8th graders to spend Spring Break in Washington D.C.

 

 We had to pack all of our things in a carry on bag, they may have been the hardest part of the week, at least for me anyway.

 On the plane in Dallas waiting to take off.

 Bailey, Kaylee, and Maddie

Once we got to D.C. we had to wait for the second plane with the rest of our group to land so we did a little sight seeing and some snacking while the time passed.

 After everyone was finally reunited we got back on the buses and made our way to Medieval Times to enjoy some entertainment and feasting. We had never been so it was very interesting. I cannot say that it would have been on my list of things to do in D.C. but the students seem to enjoy it. I think it helped that we were all very hungry.

 The blue knight who represented our section.

 We toured some of the Kennedy Center

Washington Monument at night

We also got to walk around the Pearl Harbor Memorial.

By the end of the day I think we were all exhausted and ready to check in to the hotel and get some  much needed rest.

Ending February and Beginning March...

 We have all gotten use to a more relaxed schedule around here, or at least Oliver and Wrigley seem to be finding time to relax and catch up on their sleep.

 Just because she looked so cute.

 Several months ago my Mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was caught early and required  surgery and radiation. I surprised her and my dad by showing up for her last radiation treatment. I am so proud of the way my mom handled her diagnosis and treatment. She leaned on the Lord, accepted things from others when offered (which is hard for someone who is usually doing the giving), and tackled it head on.  Dad was there by her side the whole way with constant support and encouragement. They are a great team!

 I just love these two!

 The Lord could not have given me better parents or examples of Him on Earth.

 After the final treatment we went to have brunch then tackled some shopping at Spice and Magnolia. It was a great way to spend the day being appreciative for life and times like these.

The tile is going in on the master bath remodel and I am loving all of my choices which is a good thing since I can't  really turn back now. Well not without a lot of extra cost.

 Sometimes you just need some roses to brighten you day.

 One of our Friday treat spots...Nikki's Swirl Shoppe.

 A little view of Abilene from my Cancer Services board meeting one day.

We even managed to fit in an ACU girls basketball game one evening.

 
Just a few silly pictures of Campbell because she is a goofball and I love her.