It's War! Spring Break '09 Part 3

Thursday marked the much anticipated arrival of the Daddys.  And n'ere a moment too soon, I might add!  Rob really needed to work on his "bow tying on the fly" skills and the extra practice really paid off.

Tim was kind enough to teach our son how to shoot a water gun.

And Mac was kind enough to turn around and commence shooting Martha.  (Don't worry, her Dad had been smart enough to teach her to shoot first - so she held her own).

The Ortegas stopped by for some beaching fun that afternoon.  Here are Rob and Suzette planning Ann Louise's Eggstravaganza set for the following day.

This is Rob's God daughter Francie.  She found Mac's tricycle and had a big time on the porch. Love me some Francie.

Susu was able to round up Ann Louise and Madison for an afternoon project.  They made chocolate covered cherry mice complete with sliced almond ears.  The girls were proud.  I ate too many mice.  

I realize that I am dragging out these Spring Break posts, but there were so many pictures (and so few since) that I thought it might be best to break them into a few smaller posts.  And we haven't even gotten to Easter!!!

Can't Catch Me! Spring Break '09 Part 2

Wednesday started out with a bang - hooray, beach weather had arrived!  All three kids stampeded out to the pool and beach as soon as I opened the door.  

Then - as if in a dream, my children spontaneously began to play with each other ... on purpose!

This game of tag/keep away/run away from your little brother lasted for half the morning.

And just when Mac couldn't keep up any longer - we had a friend infusion - Yee Haw!

The Kaufman's arrived (here it comes ladies and gentlemen) with a splash!  (I know, I have some mad skilz with phrase spinning).

Will and Madison showcased their finest canon balls.  Betcha can't guess who won!  (Here's a hint, his name rhymes with "ill" and he can also do some mean Tae Kwon Do moves on the fly.)

Not being a big splash man, himself, Mac took this opportunity to work on his tan.  Lookin' good Mac Daddy.

Speaking of Mac Daddys ... Mac has now decided to become Martha's "Baby Daddy."  Seriously, the boy has NEVER, and I'm not exaggerating here, NEVER voluntarily shared his trains with anyone.  Ever.  This is love folks.  She then allowed him to take care of her baby doll - hence the new nickname for the Doodle-Man.

Again, Barclay hit the bathtub for her post pool warm up.

And again, she was joined by the rest of the crew.  

Peace out.

Spring Break '09 Part 1

For Spring Break 2009 we rented a house for the week on Fort Morgan Road (thanks to Boot and Susu) and had our own pool and beach out front - it was the perfect spring break location!

After a nice Palm Sunday nap, Mac and I left to meet Rob and the girls at the beach.  He was still feeling pretty sleepy, but I promised him that he had a whole week with his sisters ahead of him - so he was happy with that news!

As I unpacked Mac's bags, he unpacked his trains.  You can never have too many trains.  (Also, for anyone with train obsessed boys, I highly recommend this traveling Thomas the train table that converts into a carrying case.)

Day one started out a bit breezy - so the girls got creative and threw their pants on under their swim skirts.  Definitely feeling cute!

Ann Louise came over from Ono Island for a swim with us on Monday.  It was freezing in that pool - but they were not to be deterred from getting their spring break on.

Barclay tried to hang in there with the big kids but she was FREEZING.  So she headed straight for the warm bath tub.

And was soon joined by Ann Louise and Madison!

Day 2 was sunny but a bit too cold for the beach or the pool - so we put on our shades and headed to the outlets.  Susu and Mommy were proud of our three shoppers - they lasted longer than expected, thanks to an on-site play ground, a merry-go-round and some 75 cent kiddie rides along the way.  Mom took some pics from the mall so hopefully I can get some downloaded from her.