Spring Break!

Who says Spring Break is just for students and teachers?  All of our typical weekday activities were cancelled this week, so Hannah and I got creative and did some exciting things around town.  Monday we went to story time at the library.  It's at the exact same time as Kindermusik usually is.  Tuesday we went on a mommy-daughter road trip an hour south to meet up with some MOPS friends for berry picking.  I set my expectations low and strapped on a back pack and off we went.  I was excited that Hannah got the hang of what we were doing and started to pick her own berries.  She hasn't eaten a single one, but I've enjoyed the fruits of our labor!

She gave herself a berry facial.

There were some farm animal that Hannah and her friends got to see.  (Note:  Hannah has a recent obsession with washcloths and napkins.  Hard to get excited about goats and friends when you have a napkin!)

Hmm...what does this napkin taste like?

OK, I'll look, but don't take my napkin!

Wednesday we waited all afternoon for a repairman :(.  Thursday we took a meal to a friend in Norcross and stopped by Historic Norcross and the train-themed park.  We didn't plan on the park so I neglected to bring my camera.  Friday was Catch Air, an amazing indoor play place!  We were there before the doors opened, so we had a nice time exploring with low traffic.  

We were both overwhelmed with the size of the place, so Hannah headed over to old faithful...the rocking horse.

 

Disappearing into the Toddler Bounce House

Hannah loved playing on the mini gym.  She was a good little treadmill-er.

Hmmm...how many calories have I burned?

Working out is serious business!

Elliptical!

It's more fun to ride the elliptical!

Today all three of us headed to the zoo!  Hannah enjoyed her time more than see has before.  She's become a lot more interested in the animals.  She particularly enjoyed the rhinos, pandas, elephants, birds, and petting zoo!

 

Spring Flowers!

Our annual spring pictures at the church.  Out of the Bumbo seat this year, but difficult to snap those photos when she’s on the move.  

 

3-0!

Yep, that’s right, the big 3-0!  I’m always showered with love from friends and family and especially my husband.  Daniel has a knack for making me feel special.  He always celebrates “The Week of Angela” and does something special every day that week.  The above picture is one of his demonstrations of love...there is one thing he appreciates about me written on each of the 30 post it notes.  What a great thing to find in our bathroom early one morning!  From breakfast in bed to an early arrival home and a Daniel-made bar b q dinner, my actual birthday was perfect from A to Z!  I got a lot of Hannah hugs, too!

God’s taken me on a wild ride this decade…college graduation, moving to Atlanta where I knew not a soul, starting career #1 at Hewitt, meeting Daniel, marrying him after only dating 6 months (3 of which were long distance!) and being engaged for 8, moving to LA, traveling the U.S. (30 states!), moving back to Atlanta, starting career #2 and teaching 300+ 8^th graders, earning my teaching certification, buying a house, pregnancy and subsequent miscarriage, pregnant again, HANNAH!, job #3…I guess it’s time to be 30!

I give thanks to God for redeeming me from the bad and showering me with His good!

Bump!

I LOVE this video!  On this particular day, Hannah spent her play time going up and down the stairs repeatedly, purse in tow.  Play time was exceptionally long this day as Hannah spent over an hour in her room but never napped.  We had a team of painters outside her window distracting her from her rest.  This was her third time down the stairs; the first and second times she laughed so hard I just had to capture it.  The novelty had worn off a little, but still a great get.  She’s a little delirious, no?

A New 'Do

Hannah's hair has dipped down into to her eyes and I recently used the word "mullet" to describe her hair, so Daniel and I thought it was time for the first cut!  We took her to a kiddie cut place to make an experience out of it--totally to benefit Daniel and I.  Hannah was a real trooper and really has no clue what happened.

Snip Its!

All strapped in!

Hannah greeting the other customers as she makes her way back to the chair.

Before

Miss Grace blew bubbles before she got started.

And she turned on the TV.

Say goodbye to the mullet!

Hannah stayed really still for the few minutes under the scissors.

I read her a book to keep her head still. 

It's a group effort.

All Done!

Hannah got a card to stick in the prize machine

Out popped a ball...

...with a sticker inside!

Look closely and you'll see some dollar bills in the cart. 

Delivering the tip to Miss Grace.

Come back, Hannah!

Striking a pose with the new 'do.

Side view.

Happy girl!