We had quite the eventful Spring Break this last week. It started with our friends from NC, Sam & Amy, staying over for a few nights. It was so good to see them, and their little girl Grace is too cute. She couldn't get enough of our dogs and walked around saying dog (pronounced gog in her language) and doing the sign for them all day long (literally). If I can ever figure out how to upload my videos I will post it, it is so funny! Chef Amy gave me a few new good recipes and gave me some healthier food choices that I am excited to start having in my diet: hummus just to name one, who'd of thought I actually like the stuff. We were sad to see them leave but then Shayne's parents and Grandma came into town. They were here for the entire spring break and we were sad to see them go. I think this is the first time we have been home sick since being here. I knew it would happen eventually. We went to DC for most of the week and saw all the great sites and museums. Then, we came home for a few days to relax and recoup (running around DC is tiring). I felt like Easter didn't really happen this year. I think we were all just too tired to put in any effort but I was a little bummed - I missed all the traditions of the Easter bunny coming with baskets, hunting for eggs and coloring my lips with the candy eggs, and most of all dying eggs. We had a good sacrament service which was nice to reflect on the true reason for Easter - I am so grateful for the sacrifice of our Savior and the atonement.
All in all, it was fun to get away and be with family and friends and....most importantly, to actually have my husband back for a whole week. Can't wait til June when he has another break!
We took the "scenic route" to DC but it didn't end up being very scenic seeing as everything was still brown. Along the way we shopped at some outlets and tried probably 3 different times to find the DC temple. We saw it from the freeway and snapped a pic but couldn't find the darn thing ever. Once home we showed Shayne's family around Columbus - the temple, Shayne's dental school etc. His parents are some of the only people we know that genuinely love White Castle. They were sad they didn't make it there, but we weren't complaining!
14 comments:
Looks like you had a great Easter weekend. I am sorry you are feeling homesick, luckily it will only last a few days! We miss you guys!
Your trip looked like it was a lot of fun. Is Shayne really indian? I know what you mean about not really having an Easter. I am excited to see you!
How fun!!! I have always wanted to do the DC trip and after 5 years of living in Ohio we still have it on our to do list.....
So when are we going to do lunch?
I am glad to hear that you had such a fun trip. It does sound exhausting but FUN!! So I need to call you on my way home either today or tomorrow so that we can catch up. So have you decided that you are going to Utah for your bday to hang out with your coolest friend in the whole wide world??? COME ON!! Luv ya and talk to you soon.
It was great to see you guys! Thanks for letting us crash in your house. And Grace still talks about your dogs!
I looks like you guys had a lot of fun and a good trip! I'm jealous!
Ok now I have to give mom and Grandma crap because they have not been out to my house to see me in 2 years and I only live 20 min. away. They have been out to your place twice in the past year. OK were is my phone LOL
Shawnya
It looks like you guys had a great time I loved dc there is so much to see there
Yeah, Spring Break is always over way too fast! I know what ya mean about having your husband for a week...I never have a hubby during the weekdays, so it was a nice change! (even though he still had to work)! I agree that Spring needs to come and stay! Are you guys comin home for summer at all?
What a fun spring break! Aren't visitors the best? I love having people come into town now that we aren't in Utah. Thanks for the great slideshow!
I am glad you guys had a good time in D.C.!
It looks and sounds like you had a great break.I am glad you got to see some fam.My brother lives in D.C. and keeps telling us we need to come visit.On your hummus thing I was not a hummus person but we just had the best hummus ever on our trip at this restaurant I ate sooo much even the girls loved it. I wanted to take a box home so I guess if you get good Hummus it is great.
I love having fun places close enough around to visit and get out of Ohio. Glad your family came to visit again and that you were able to introduce them to Casa Fiesta--so yummy!
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