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Easter Weekend?

Our Easter weekend was anything but traditional.  We had a interesting weekend full of learning experiences.  First lets talk about mountains.  See in the valley it is a tad warmer so when you travel up it tends to get cooler.  Yes, I knew this in my mind. To experience it was a totally different story.  We decided Saturday to go to Mante Sano State Park for a picnic lunch. Elevation 1,600 feet. It was cloudy in the valley but was supposed to clear, it never did and actually got colder.  We could see our breath in the air by the time we left the park.  We had a good time and will go back when it is warmer.  
Saturday night around 6 PM I went to Cracker Barrel to do some one stop Easter Bunny shopping.  Never have I been so late on my Easter Bunny duties.  The kids didn't even realize it was the eve of the Easter Bunny until bed time.  Moving changes the priorities of life! All the girls expected (yes they expect something from the bunny) was Webkinz.  They need another Webkinz like a hole in the head. We have so many, but two more was easy and Cracker Barrel is within minutes of the house.   So, we added Sweetie Bell the canary and Dory the purple goldfish to our massive collection of Webkinz.  They also got more Webkinz clothes (40% off) and Nathan got a gun from the bunny.  Celebration of the resurrection of our savior with a gun?  He loves it and thinks the Easter bunny is the best (that would be me so I think it is great). No candy because well, who needs the Easter Bunny when they have Nana, Yea Yea and Aunt Marie sending packages?    

We colored eggs on the kitchen floor (two of the kids in underwear) in solo plastic cups on Easter morning. We went to Calvary Chapel Saint Petersburg via the webcast.  Although I really am looking forward to finding a church family here it is nice to see and hear Danny and the band.  

We went for a long country drive in North Alabama, almost to Tennessee due to my direction errors.  I'm not kidding, five to ten miles from the state line.  All was good but I knew it was getting too country when we finally decided to use the GPS.  Mostly getting a feel for the area and possible cities we can live in.   It is very pretty here and can't wait for the weather to be just a bit clearer so I can get some great pictures.    

Oh, and if you need and Auburn or Alabama gear, I'm your girl!  I'm in Crimson Tide country with a splash of Auburn orange here and there. Couldn't help but think of some Florida girls with Alabama ties this weekend.  Miss you all and hope everyone had a wonderful Easter!   

Comments

Melody said…
Great to hear about your adventures! Even when it is foggy and cold, there is still something about that mountain air!
April 13, 2009 at 1:26 PM
The Fo'Zaglia's said…
I soooo understand. Things do and will continue to change once you move away from home. It's "A Whole New World".
April 14, 2009 at 12:19 PM
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