Easter & Spring Break

Easter Weekend and Spring Break!

Last Friday we headed to Salt Lake.  We had a play date at the Zoo!

Lindsey and  Molly packed a yummy lunch, complete with sugar cookies.

 We all had such a great day playing in the sun and enjoying 

the antics of everyone...human and animal alike!

 The Carousel  ride is always a highlight and riding the Polar Bear is a treat!

 Good times!

Saturday Morning we headed to Holladay for a waffle breakfast.

 We were NOT disappointed!

Saturday Waffle was Dee-lish!

It seems waffles are all the rage these days and Salt Lake

has it's share of tasty offerings.  We will do our best to sample them all!

 The friendliest guys you should ever find in a food truck/trailer.
(Bonus for the awesome bow-ties!)

Happy to share their story and tasty vittles!

 There is always a line - rain or shine.  They are only open on Saturdays 8-12.

 The menu is ever changing...

 Smiles abound everywhere!

Our choices were:  Caprese, Maple Bacon with Jalapeno Maple Syrup, Lumberjack (Sausage and Gravy) Build your own with Berries, Vanilla Bean Syrup and Coconut Whipped Cream.

Next stop Grandpa Neil and Grandma Joan's Easter Picnic and Egg Hunt!

 Yes, we always roast hot dogs - and they never taste better...but we have a bounty of salads and fresh fruits and veggies as well.  And dessert...and all the Easter treats to go with that!

The line of egg hunters is diminishing over the years...but Owen and Molly brought

fresh enthusiasm and excitement (and so did the rumor of $$ in some eggs!)

Owen could barely pause for a photo before he raced out 

ahead of everyone to fill his basket!

 Checking out their baskets with mom.

Molly found a golden egg with money inside.

Sharing books is a holiday tradition. 

This Easter I chose a book from our kids' (and mine) childhood.

Written in 1939 - it is a treasure.  The illustrations are so adorable.

And the story is about a strong, loving, mommy.

{Highlights via Instagram Photos}

Skyping with our DC family - who had Portland family visiting!

Emily loved having a morning to make crepes.

Saturday night Sushi with some of the grownups and a few lucky cousins!

Easter Sunday was spent with Mark's parents and brother. 

Em and I enjoyed shopping and lunches out during the upcoming week.

We also did some much needed spring cleaning inside and out!

And we now get to enjoy a family weekend together enjoying

our church's General Conference...and great food...and naps.

Happy Easter!  Happy Spring!

Happy Life!