Thursday, April 22, 2021

Easter 2021

We had a fun Easter weekend! 
We had a great family celebration at Bill and Maureen's on Saturday, and then Sunday was more relaxed with church and a brunch with Bill, Maureen, Matt and his friends.  Though, going to mass at 8:30 on Easter morning was something I might try to avoid in the future:).  The kids were excited to see what the Easter bunny brought, so we headed downstairs around 7:30, and then were rushing to get everyone ready for mass at 8:30! We've(I've) been super spoiled this last year with slow mornings, and it's hard for us all to be ready and out the door at 8:15! 




Easter at Bill and Maureen's





Easter Morning!







The Easter Bunny brought the kids small plastic balls, and they used them to play dodgeball downstairs! 
Grace was determined that we would have Easter decorations, so she printed out a sign and we at least had a few decorations around the house:). 




 

Friday, April 9, 2021

Palm Springs

I don't think we've ever appreciated a trip to Palm Springs as much as we did last week! It was a combination of so many things that made it great; the fact that we hadn't been in three years, that the kids are all older (which made travel smoother), beautiful weather, time with my parents, chance to see some of Pat's family, and  Pat and I able to get away for a night.  It was a combination of so many things that made it an amazing week!! 


Pat and I did Priceline one night and stayed at a Marriot resort in Indian Wells.  It was so fun to get away, and then it was fun to have the kids come over to the pool in the morning for something different. 
It's funny how our hike up the mountain near my parents' was SO much easier since three years ago! Even Leo was able to do it! 


We had fun going to a clinic from Coach Jim.  In between Coach Jim helping us with our skills, Leo would go out and hit a few balls! Or try to hit a few balls:). 
 






The kids walked/scooted to the resort every other day, which was a great way to exert energy! 



The kids got to get ice cream at the resort, and we took some pics because it was so pretty! 



Leo loved hanging out in his spot while the other kids swam! 
Grace always came up with fun games for the kids to play in the pool! 
Lots of games with Grandma. . 
and Grandpa:). 

It was really fun to have Pat's aunt and uncle over and his cousin and family for dinner and swimming one afternoon! 
My mom and I  grabbed Starbucks and sat at resort one morning.  Their flowers were especially beautiful this year
The kids were such awesome travelers!! 
 My travel buddies:).  They were fun to travel with! Especially on the way there, where they were SO excited to look out the window during take-off and landing!