Spring break has sprung!!

Today is the first official day of Spring Break '09, and, true to recent tradition, it is a cold and cloudy day!!!
Of course, we will be in today anyway because Daniel is still recovering from pneumonia, ear infection and a possible bout of strep throat (they couldn't get the swab down the poor baby's throat! Ah, the joys of going to the doctor's office with a child who is terrified of said doctor).
Our plans for spring break include spring cleaning the house, getting the yard prepped for planting and ready for spring activities, and a few day-trip adventures with MeMe and Cousin Patty, respectively.
Spring cleaning will be easier with mom's little helper on hand.
Tomorrow morning, we will have breakfast with our good, good friend who has moved away from us, and her husband, who is now a good friend too. She is in town to sing at our pastor's eldest daughter's wedding, which we will also attend.
Monday evening we have plans to have dinner at the ranch with Rachel and Kevin. She has some kids (baby goats, not kid kids) and the boys are looking forward to meeting them. I am looking forward to spending time with Rachel and Kevin. It's been a while . . .
Other than that, the agenda is to get the kids well so we do not have to keep battling these illnesses every several weeks or so, which is literally what has been happening.
The boys got home from school yesterday ready for the break. Here they are, celebrating getting to play a game on the Wii on a Thursday night -- a rare treat! Usually, video games are only enjoyed on Saturdays in our house.
Last night, we had family dinner here. Grandpa made a delish Italian pot roast with egg noodles and corn on the cob. He's amazing, that grandpa! Christian joined us. We got to touch base and catch up on what is happening in her life. We have been missing her at our family table. It was good to have you, Christian.
Daniel, ever on a quest to get into the great outdoors, settled for playing with Tigger through the window.
Today, plans include a pottery wheel, a special lunch with dad for Josiah, and The Return of the King.
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As I finish writing this entry, I look up, out the double doors that look into the courtyard, and what do I see? It is snowing!! Big, white flakes, falling. Happy Spring Break.