Spring Breakin'

Last week, I came to the startling conclusion that 2023 is the first year since 1974 that I have not had a "spring break."  Spring break does not always mean a vacation...in fact, it never meant that when I was growing up.  But starting as a student back in kindergarten, then as a teacher for 10 years, then as a mom...I've always had a spring break on the calendar.  (On second thought, I didn't have one for the first two years of Grace's life before she started preschool.)

Anyway, I felt like I was missing out a little when both kids had fabulous spring break plans!  Just kidding...I am so happy they both had something fun to do before the final stretch of the semester.  They both ended up in Florida for the first week of March, and I asked them to share a few pictures for the blog.

Jack went to Port St. Joe with his church group from Auburn.  They rented houses along the beach, worked on service projects during the day, and had fun in the evenings.

Jack worked on two projects.  First they replaced the flooring in part of a house.  

They also built a handrail at the entrance of a senior center.  Jack said he enjoyed working hard outside and then taking a nap back at the house.  

Jack with buddies - good friend in the middle and roommate on the right.

Grace headed down to Sarasota with her two roommates and their friend.

A stop at Buccee's is a must for any road trip.

They kayaked, relaxed, went to the beach, and had lots of fun.

What a view!  

Grace's roommate's family generously let the group stay at the grandmother's house on the bay...WOW!  It was so beautiful!

I'm so happy they both had good breaks from school. 

And now I need to plan a beach vacation for Michael and me...ha, ha!