Boston Day 3-4

The next day was cold, dreary, and rainy. We headed to the Boston Museum of Science. We tried to mix up our time indoors and outside.

Along the way some snow was found. Really it was ice.

We found dinner in Faneuil Hall, and of course Brooke had to have a waffle with nutella and strawberries.

The girls really liked the evening snacks and soda on tap that was offered at our hotel. 

The next day we headed out early for a drive to Salem. Our first stop was The House of  Seven Gables. This house served as the inspiration for Nathaniel Hawthorne's book of the same name. 

Heading up the secret staircase.

After lunch we headed to the Salem Witch Museum.  It's an older museum, but it told the story well. 

Hocus Pocus house.

Salem was somewhere the girls really wanted to visit, and we were glad we could add this onto our trip.

Boston Day 1-2

Our Spring Break this year lined up with Kayla's break since Easter actually fell on the first weekend of the break. We decided to take advantage of the opportunity and take the girls to Boston.  We've all wanted to visit this city

Old North Church

One if by land, two if by sea.

Site of the Boston Massacre.

I love the architecture of early America.

We had to hit a local bakery.

View from our hotel room.

The next morning we headed out to visit the USS Constitution, also known as Old Ironsides. It is the world's oldest commissioned warship that is still afloat and it could still float today if it was taken out of dock.

The weather was pretty miserable for most of our trip.  A nor'easter came through and it was cold, rainy, and icy most of our trip.  We didn't let that stop us.

We did, however, make reservations on the rainiest night at Boda Borg. This was such a fun experience that we all loved.  We didn't escape out of many rooms, but we had fun trying to figure the puzzles out.  Unfortunately Macy twisted her ankle a bit in one of the rooms.  She's such a trooper and pressed through the rest of our week with what we later realized could have been another hairline fracture.

Enjoying the leftovers from the bakery.

Busy March

 We've had a busy month full of fun activities. Brooke competed in her last Battle of the Books competition.  Her team was "Lion, and Tigers, and Books, Oh My!"

We went to Family Weekend at Truett. There was a concert by Sanctus Real and Riley Gaines was the keynote speaker.

Naps were taken, as usual.

The dog was bothered. She tolerates a lot.

Macy was inducted into the National Honor Society.

We baked together, even if one of us doesn't love being in the kitchen.

Brooke completed her Rube-Goldberg project. It was quite the effort since it involved the dog starting the ball down the ramp, but she finally got it to work.

We also celebrated Easter. Spring is on it's way, and Easter is always a reminder of the new life we have because of Jesus' sacrifice. Beyond grateful.

February Happenings

 It's been another slow month around here.  We've played some games and even got Marc to join us.

The Beta Club made some gift boxes for teachers, and I loved the noes that came with mine.

Brooke and Macy had a room clean-out challenge to see who could get rid of the most stuff. In the process, little gems like this old Cubbies vest were found.

I was super impressed by how much they found to trash or donate in their rooms.

On the rare warm day we try to get outside for a bit.

But the dog is still always looking for ways to stay warm.

We did a fun escape room and some cooking together this month. Always time well spent with my people.