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Spring Break!


At the park. The dogs sliding was Maddy's idea but Daddy was happy to accommodate.
 It's Spring Break this week! It has been nice to not have to prepare for class and the weather has been perfect for being outside. Even before this week, we've just been enjoying the Spring weather. We put our garden in on March 2nd. I think this is the first time we've actually got our garden in at the right time. Usually we end up planting way to late and then we don't make anything.
Playing a game on Mommy's phone.
 I started a photography class last week. It is a continuing education class at the community college and is 8 weeks long. The teacher seems to be good so far. I think I will learn a lot from him. A friend from church is taking the class as well, so it is an added bonus to get to take the class with her.
Waiting for the shark feeding.
 Yesterday, Aaron and Tam took their allotted day off for Spring Break week. We met Rachel at the Dallas World Aquarium (after accidentally ending up at the aquarium at Fair Park (oops!)). We spent about 2 hours touring the place. It was packed and very claustrophobic in many areas, BUT Maddy had a great time and was especially fascinated by some of the frogs they had there. We also got to see them feed the sharks. SCARY! After we finished we ate lunch at the Corner Bakery in the West End and we got to sit out on the patio. Really a perfect morning.

At the aquarium.

Taking advantage of the great weather and eating outside.



The only downside to all this is that Spring allergies are kicking in right on schedule so that has put a slight damper on all the activities for me lately.
March Madness will be here soon! 

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bee said…
Looks like you have been having fun as usual. Wish I could be there too.
March 16, 2012 at 9:44 PM
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