Did you enjoy your Spring Break?

Our trip to Florida was jam packed with activities, but we were also able to relax in between all of the fun events.  We started our trip in Orlando at the Magic Kingdom.  From there we drove south 3 hours to Boynton Beach to spend time with my grandmother.  There we enjoyed the beautiful pools at the country club and the local beaches.  We also had fun on a nature walk looking for alligators and a round of mini golf (I won with 2 holes in one!).  To end our trip we drove back to Orlando for a day at Sea World. While the majority of my family managed to get a cold and the days traveling were long, we all enjoyed the time together.  Now I just need a vacation from my vacation to catch up on all the things I neglected while I was gone!  

What did you do this March?

March came in like a lamb and went out like a lion for our family.  Typically this is one of the longest months of the year for me, but it also tends to be one of the busiest.  Here are some of the highlights:

• March is Reading month started at school and Leah dressed up as the Cat in the Hat.
• We had parent-teacher conferences at school and both girls led their conferences.
• Sickness took over our family and Elizabeth was the sickest. 
• I took my last tennis lesson at Hope College, but am looking forward to starting them again in April.
• I attended a technology conference in Detroit with 4 other teachers from my building.
• Leah and Elizabeth went to Meijer Gardens to see the butterflies with their grandparents.
• Our school celebrated the learning process with an event that included singing and visiting classrooms.
• Elizabeth fell chasing a boy at school and chipped her tooth.
• Leah competed in her 2nd gymnastics meet in Kalamazoo.
• Tim worked the cottage show downtown GR where Leah learned to rock climb.
• Tim and I celebrated 13 years of marriage with dinner out and an iPad 2 purchase.
• We visited the Holland Area Arts Council to see Leah's artwork on display.
• Jazmin turned 11 years old.