Valentine's Day beach trip

We had a five day weekend trip to the beach just after Valentine's Day. The weather was pleasant and sunny for most of the trip.

Of course, we had to school, but Elijah enjoyed the sunny window seat for reading.

We took super long trips on the beach. The first day, Solomon went with us. He picked up sticks and ate the sand, which played great havoc on his digestive system for the next two days. So much so, that we left him at home for the other beach walks.

Dumb, dumb, sand eater...

The second walk we got to enjoy a show by close swimming dolphins.

Of course, we had our annual Valentine's Scavenger Hunt. New place led to new clues that often stumped the kiddos.

 in the end...candy!!

The kids learned ping-pong. We had a family tournament with Dad being the winner. (of course)

The winner will do anything for a laugh...

It was a relaxing time and, for me, a promising time that spring is around the corner!!!

Layne turns 5!

She's growing so quickly, always being an old soul, her age is catching up with her personality. We celebrated Layne's 5th birthday with a " Descendants" party at her house.

I made a "Mal" cake

She had several friends come and her mom put "fairy hair" on each guest.

They had a "photo booth" opportunity.

Lyra thought it was tasty

John's mom and my parents were there.

Her other Grandmother was there

Her Aunts and Uncles all came to celebrate Miss Layne

Here she is taking a picture of her friends.

Evie loves, loves, loves her cousin!

I got to spend time with all of my beautiful grand daughters.

Good family time, good friend time....just plain old good time!

She got a new member of the family...a black bunny named Onyx.

I love this young lady and am so very thankful to have her as my grand daughter.

Greensboro Science Center

I have often heard great things about the Greensboro Science Center, and with Anna living so close, we decided to meet and experience it together.

Lots of neat hands on things to do and see....
underwater viewing

cool "in the middle of it" viewing

touching a sting ray (his barb had been removed)

It was too cold for a lot of the animals, but this peacock didn't mind strutting his stuff!

Wave, Layne and Elijah loved petting the goats.

It was boo chilly, but we thoroughly enjoyed seeing the exhibits, and I loved seeing Anna and the girls! I'm so thankful they live close enough for us to do this together!