Jamie and Kyler came over to help us dye Easter Eggs. I liked to drop them into the cups and throw them because they look like balls so Mom helped me. We died 48 eggs for our hunt the next day.

Cousins Dustyn and Kaidyn came over for Spring Break. It was a windy week but we played at the park, went swimming and had fun hanging out. Dustyn worked on a school project and attended a kite making class. It was a fun week for all.

No horse. I guess I'll rope the giraffe!

Caetlyn and Patrick came over to play. Andrew was certain he could fit in the Cozy Coupe with Caetlyn. I think she's trying to push him out the car door. What a cute couple already arguing about who gets to drive.

Saint Patrick's School Irish games were lots of fun. While Daddy was helping referee the 3 on 3 basketball, mommy and I hit the rides. The neighbor girls, Abigail and Elizabeth took me on some fun rides. Abby and I rode in a hot air balloon and Elizabeth took my on my first roller coaster ride. My favorite was the fishies that went round and round!

This family vacation was a nice change of pace. No cell phones, no computers and lots of time with family and friends. Andrew's godmother Pat and her two kids Raylene (13) and Craig (6) joined us on this Carribbean adventure. Mark decided to hang behind, but we're all pretty sure he regrets making that decision. We shipped out from San Juan, PR and visited several islands. On Saint Thomas we rode the gondolla to the top of the hill and took in the beautiful panoramic views. We saw a parrott show on top and did a little shopping. On Dominica, Craig and Amanda went river tubing. It wasn't real adventurous but was a relaxing float through the rainforest with a few little rapids here and there. Andrew stayed behind and swam at the pool with Raylene. Craig and I truly appreciated having a 13 year old along. Next we were off to Barbados where we decided to hit the beach and take in some sun. Even with SPF 45 Craig and I managed to burn, but just a little. Saint Lucia offered up a Pirate Extraveganza enjoyed by Craig, Pat, Raylene and Little Craig while Andrew and I had a lazy morning doing a little shopping. The adventure was at Saint Kitts where Amanda and Raylene went ziplining through the rainforest. It was an exhilerating adventure and we both can't wait to go again. Our last stop on Saint Maarten was another day spent in the sand. We collected sea shells for little Craig to take back to his classmates and swam in the ocean one last time. Finally, we were back in San Juan and ventured up to one of the old forts where we did some exploring before calling it a day and heading back to the hotel to prepare for a long flight home the next day. We were all tired on the way home but I guess that just proves how much fun we had while we were away.

Bon Voyage in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Andrew loved the towel animals left for him each night.

Andrew had a blast playing with Little Craig's bucket and beach toys. His first trip to the ocean was a success. Carlisle Bay on Barbados proved to be a wonderful beach for some fun in the sun.Riding the waves with Daddy was so much fun.

Saint Kitts Zipline Adventure