We’re off to Calistoga for Spring Break! And, there is not a single vending machine that Holmes passes by without a check for coins. Often two checks, just in case. He made $1.21 today!

But first! And because I can’t forget; remembering back two weekends ago to our last ski weekend of the season!

We had great weather and great runs! While it all melted down the hill:)

Holmes really loved this season and improved so much. Knowing it was our last weekend, he kept a ball of snow in his mitten at all times for snacking (snow might be his favorite food group).

I really loved this season too:)

We explored a few new-to-us restaurants on the way to and from Snoqualmie this year. With a name like Famous Kitchen, we had to try it as our finale taste adventure!

Holmes has decided ties are his ‘thing.’

Meryl is loving Swim Club at the WAC. It’s a non-competitive swim team with a mixed aged group of kids. She’s building her stamina trying to catch up to the older kids! And, I keep talking to people during Holmes’ swim lessons…someday I’ll get a picture of him in the pool:)

We looove going to Spinasse for dinner. A pasta window for the win and deliciousness at the table.

After dinner, we caught the blooming cherry blossoms at the University of Washington at dusk. It’s been gorgeously sunny, with rain pending, we had to go!

Scholastic books are still a thing! I was delighted about this when Meryl was in first grade, and I’m equally as delighted now that Holmes is in first grade!

The Harry Potter TV series trailer was released today, and we had to watch it. Only, it airs in December. Tease!

Holmes went on a field trip today to the Arboretum and got to taste wood sorrel, which he described as tasting like ‘green blueberries.’

Get it, get it, Meryl!

This is going to be Holmes’ sharing day photo this week. He will be sharing with his class how he practices the virtue of commitment. Go Holmes!

Had to take a picture tonight, it’s the cleanest it will be! Yesterday, it was a full family effort in moving furniture around in Meryl’s bedroom:)