Spring break farrell style

Last week was spring break which can not come soon enough for teachers or students. Right after school we headed to Michigan to see Michael and Amy. The drive was a little longer than anticipated, party because of rainy conditions almost the entire way but enjoyable. We took the kids to eat at Lambert's Cafe on the way up and the boys lived trying to catch rolls. They tried to hold their hands up even if they did not need one. We enjoyed homemade pizza with Michael, frozen Lake Michigan (literally, we walked out onto it), Chicago style pizza, Willis tower, Millenial Park, Chicago mix popcorn, and outlet shopping. We made a day trip to Chicago while the kids were in school but took Claire with us. Willis tower was crazy, currently the tallest observation deck in the Western Hemisphere; the observation deck is on the 104th floor. Upon arriving back, dinner was prepared and Amy had made Ginny a Texas sheet cake to celebrate her upcoming birthday. We had s wonderful time and so much enjoy their family. Upon returning back to Bartlett, we dove into home improvements and are still working on them but out home is looking much better and we are totally making it ours. 

Happy birthday Jake and Ginny!

March 23rd and 24th are both special dats for me. The 23rd is the day that my eternal companion began his mortal journey. Every year I am more in love with this man and thankful to his parents for bringing him into this world. Happy birthday Jake! The 24th is the day I became a mother. Happy birthday 13th Ginny! Ginny is finally a teenager in her words but it makes me a little sad that she's growing up so quickly. We are extremely proud of her and the lady she is becoming. Some of her favorites right now are: concert band (she plays the flute), pistachios, clothes, and Minnie Mouse. 

Snow days

Tennessee has enjoyed some winter weather, leading to 4 days out school one day and most likely two this week. This week was the first time that we have had sine avid not just sleet or ice. Measuring the yard was over 5 inches if snow and there is at least 1/2 inch if ice under the snow. Jake loves the snow, unlike me, and he left yesterday for Salt Lake City to ski with his brothers. He was so excited to go but I'm sure he'd like to be here today to play in the sons with our little sweethearts. Speaking of our sweets, Ginny made concert band and has been inducted to the junior national honor society, Aubree has been inducted into Beta club, Will is quite the little reader now, and Christopher can wear size 4t clothes now (yes, he will be 5 this year but he's a small little fella).  Life for the Farrell household is good!