Spring Break San Antonio

We flew the kids to San Antonio for 5 nights and met Isaac's parents and siblings at the JW Marriott. The resort had water slides and lots of green space for the kids to run around.

We've learned that our toddlers do best in the air when they are strapped in their car seats. I'll never forget the flight to Mexico when I had to use all of my physical force and mental strength to manage settie boy when he was 2. Jane Lauren was not easy on these flights, but she wasn't too tough. I give her a 5 out of 10. Set won Most Improved this year with a 10 out of 10. Proud of him. 

 She's a cutie, but very much TWO. 

She was all over baby cousin Rosie. Took all of the things out of her diaper bag and handed them to her over and over. So helpful.

set and charlie each ate about 3 cheeseburgers a day. 

so much fun with cousins 

we had a birthday dinner for isaac's brother cameron. 

 

We went to sea world on Sunday and it was so nice! And somehow crowd free! No lines and the weather was perfect.

We also went to the zoo one day. The coolest thing there was the hippo exhibit. One of the hippos would be in the water and one was out of the water.

Great quality family time. Thankful. 

Several other fun Little Rock families were staying at the same hotel, and we met at a Mexican restaurant one brave night. 

They gave us a complimentary photo, ha. 

Set keeps asking when we are going back to San Antonio and JL keeps asking to go back to the beach. She and I had a special love for the faux beach. 10 out of 10. 

we spent the last days of spring break sleeping in and playing games and anything and everything outside.

 wonder where we will be next year

Spring break 2016

Spring break is great, but in my current reality it's not really much of a break. I want to remember that truth in about 5 years. We have enjoyed sleeping in til 8 each morning, and no homework or having to pack lunches. I cherish the extra time with the big kids. But, it also makes me appreciate school:)

We spent our week doing local fun stuff. We celebrated my dad's bday. We went to Tumble n play and the indoor pool, went to see the SEC college gymnastics event, library, zoo, playground, tennis courts, and spent lots of time playing the the backyard. Started planting a few things in our garden. And we also went to our new condo in hot springs on lake Hamilton. We can walk just a few feet to get to Isaac's parents condo, so that has been a really fun treat.

While in hot springs we went to see the mid America science museum. I remember going on a field trip here in grade school. Wow has it changed! Very fun for my kiddos. 

Charlie caught a fish without any help. Isaac was helping set with his pole, and Charlie shouts to Isaac that he had caught and reeled one in. Impressive. 

Settie boy. Likes throwing the balls all the way down the hills and into the water. And throwing rocks. Thankfully he is as loving as he is mischievous. 

Annette has a major mothering nature and I love it 

JL says 'kak, kak, kak'!!! At the quacking ducks 

Ready to start with the Easter celebrations tomorrow! Thinking of the gift of a New life and new beginnings. Need His new mercies every single morning.