beginning of Spring Break

Spring Break has begun...
Started off with dinner and drinks with friends at The Bridge.  Boys were happy at the Y for Parents Night Out, swimming and watching a movie with the amazing staff.
Saturday we went on a long bike ride, looked at the turtles and geese and watched a couple innings of Marist Baseball.  Jackson and JJ love their new bikes.  Jackson can finally keep up with the rest of us and not be frustrated...well for the majority of the trip. 
JJ and Jackson decided to perform some science experiments, all went well until baking soda and vinegar were overflowing on the kitchen counter and the floor.  Yep, the mom voice came out. The boys got to put clean dishes away and put dirty dishes in the dishwasher as their penance for not being careful scientists.

small version of the volcano we hope to build

cleaning the kitchen after the Mt Anderson explosion

Sunday Jackson, Cooper and I unloaded the playground chips, wheelbarrow by wheelbarrow.  Such great helpers I have.  Birthday party at Chuck E Cheese for a classmate of Jackson's, playing in the backyard, and the first barbecue of the season!  

bark chips and boys

boys with marshmallow shooters :)

Coop and Jax

yummy homemade hamburgers...kudos to the Chef!

We close our weekend with making our own trail mix.  Nothing to fancy, choices in bowls and our own bags.  All ready for an adventure tomorrow...can't wait for our staycation!

making our yummy trail mix

Happy Spring Break Everyone!