Spring Break

My sister Becky came into town for spring break and so we have been busy playing the whole time!

First stop was Monsters vs. Aliens, the kids loved it and the 3D version was pretty cool.

Next we were off to the zoo. My kids had been there but my sisters hadn't, they had a fun time. Of course we had to hit the outlets on the way home!

The kids got to pet the sting rays, they even fed them fish and shrimp. I was surprised Carsyn and Nixon actually held the dead fish in their hands. Not me!!!!

Queen Carsyn being pulled by two strong kids.

The little ones turned into tigers when we were leaving the zoo.

We also went to the lake again. The water was cold! I tried to ski and didn't get up, Becky got up on the first try! Here is Blake in the cold water!

My nephew Tyler getting ready to ski.

We had a picnic and Easter egg hunt at the park with my family. We played kickball too, it was fun for the kids and the adults.

My sister Shelby and my niece Ashlyn.

Carsyn and Nixon showing off their eggs, love the plastic bags! Every year Brad throws away the kids Easter baskets because he doesn't like to store them in our cupboards or the garage. So my kids always have the plastic bags until Easter morning when the Easter bunny brings them new baskets. Poor kids, but Brad's garage sure is clean.

Some of the grandkids with Grandma.

I forgot to take pictures of my kids on Easter morning, I snuck a picture of Nixon right before he changed into his other clothes. I'll have to have them all dress up again and take a fake Easter picture. (Picture to follow soon.)

Then off to the Race family Easter party.

Brad's mom has a cool backyard with lots of places to hide Easter eggs.

Here are Nixon, Caden and Gavin after finding the eggs. Notice the plastic bags again.

I love this picture of my nephew Kenneth and (a friend of the family) Sergio. Kenneth is so cute and is growing up sooooo fast!

The kids enjoying their candy and money, (thanks Poppy!)

We also made a day trip to Ventura and had a fun time for a couple of hours. The weather was nice but the water was freezing to me!!

The kids digging for sand crabs.

On the ride back to town the kids tried to get the truck drivers to honk at them, I think we got about 13 truckers to honk, the kids thought it was so fun.

We have had a ton of fun. These days have been long, but it sure makes bed time easy when the kids are so tired!! Now the kids will be back at school, so I can finally clean my house!