Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Spring Break at Serenbe

Donald and I took Emily for a trip to Serenbe for Spring Break. It's one of our favorite places to visit - so close to home, and yet an entire world away! I think this was the most fun trip we've ever taken there. We went on a hay ride and fed all of the animals in the morning. Emily and the other kids even got to gather the eggs that the Farmhouse cooked for breakfast that day! She spent some quality time chasing the goats and rabbits around their pens, climbed the fabulous tree house, did some great leaf rubbings, and even went for an ill-fated canoe ride with Donald. I (luckily) stayed on shore for that one. All in all, a wonderful "stay-cation" full of incredible food, beautiful sights, and loads of fun. Enjoy the pictures!
Excited to be cozied up in her bed at the Guest House

Wonderful new gardens patterned after their labyrinth - think I can do this at the White House?

Oreo the baby goat who thinks he's a dog



Going for a ride in the leaky boat - This was before the canoe ride and the impromptu swim.

Smores time at the bonfire

It was pure luck that I took this picture of the bonfire sparks - not real photographic skills.  Cool, though, right?

Early morning feeding the horses

Having so much fun with all of her new friends!

Hope you enjoyed the breakfast frittata!

Mr. Robert caught her a chicken.

Getting friendly with a bunny

Love this tree house!

Trampoline time

She's got mad skills!

Getting ready to head home

Sunday, April 08, 2012

Happy Easter!

This Easter seemed a little more rushed than most (not sure why) and I didn't get as many pictures as I usually do.  We hosted Easter at the White House, which may be one reason why I didn't stay behind the camera too much. I was too busy rushing around doing other things!  We were sad that CiCi was too sick to join us but excited that Bobby, Liz, Amy, and Lane made the trip for Easter lunch.  Emily sticks like glue to Adam whenever he is around and it's been nice to have him here for a visit.  Hope your Easter was full of family and Reese's chocolate eggs!
Heading off to church in Palmetto


Fun with water guns - Donald showed her how to shoot people in the crotch.  Classic.


In between squirt gun escapades

Loving up on Adam before he heads back home to walk the dog
Posing with Ringo and John for Auntie Yam

Sweet picture at church.  Thanks, Yam!