Just like Matilda

Mackaylan loves the movie Matilda, and has talked about getting her own library card since seeing the movie. So... on Monday we made that dream come true. We went to the library and she "applied" for her own card. We checked out quite a few books (and 2 movies) to keep us busy over Spring Break. It was a wonderful way to spend the morning.

Under the Sea.....

Last night we celebrated Mackaylan's birthday with family and some of our friends that we consider family! Mackaylan chose the theme- The Little Mermaid- and I tried my best to make it as thematic as possible.

For dinner we enjoyed a Low Country Boil complete with shrimp and sausage. We always eat that in the summer when we are at the beach so I thought it would be a perfect meal to serve to a large crowd- and it kept with the theme!

The kids enjoyed playing outside,

taking a "pull" at the pinata,

watching a live reinactment of The Little Mermaid by Mackaylan (Ariel), Grams (Sebastian), and Pop-O (Prince Eric),

opening presents,

and eating cake and icecream.

Speaking of cake.... take a look at this creation. My loving, creative, fun, Martha-Stewart-type-of-friend Dawn whipped this up. Isn't she beautiful? Mackaylan was in awe (as were the rest of the kids and adults at the party!)

This was definitely a party to remember! Happy early Birthday, Mackaylan! :)

Menu Plan Monday

Since this week is Spring Break, I have no excuse for not putting dinner on the table each night. Between work, school, church, and life, I have not cooked very much this school year. I am hoping if I can make out a plan this week and stick to it, I will realize how helpful this process is and will continue once I return back to work.

Monday- Chicken & Cheese Crescent Chimichangas
Tuesday- Low Country Boil w/ dinner rolls
Wednesday- Pulled Pork Sandwiches w/ chips
Thursday- Baked Buffalo Chicken Salad
Friday- Rehersal Dinner for my cousin's wedding
Saturday- Wedding!
Sunday- Easter

What's on your menu this week?

Saturday Snapshots!

Saturday we spent the afternoon in Morganton, NC for Mickey's 4th race of the season. He didn't finish as well as he would have liked, but enjoyed the track and had a blast nonetheless! Here are a few pics from our day......


Don't I have the most handsome husband ever?

Pop-O, Grams, KK and Mickey before the race.

Mickey- #425

Racing toward the finish line.

Spring Break

It is officially the start of Spring Break! I am so excited about having a full week off from work and school. This week I am going on a week-long "staycation!" We will be catching up on some much needed R&R with family and friends (with a little spring cleaning mixed in every now and then.) This afternoon Mackaylan and I are going to create a calendar of all of the fun things we want to do over the next few days. I promise to post throughout the week to let you know what all we are up to!