Our trip to North Carolina fell over our grandchildren’s spring break, so they were off school the ten days we were there. It was a special time, especially celebrating Easter with them, but it was an ordinary time too.
We didn’t do anything spectacular, it was nice just hanging out. We did visit Whitewater Center, a national training center for whitewater rafting, paddle boarding, kayaking, rock climbing and mountain bike riding.
Whitewater Center was very interesting place, and the kids had fun tackling an obstacle course geared towards children.
We always explore the nature preserve that is close to their home, and this time we used walkie talkies that we brought along from Minnesota. That was a hit.
Before we left home, we asked the kids if there was anything they wanted us to bring from Minnesota and Ezra immediately said, “a snowball.” Although he was thinking the real thing, we brought a dozen soft, cotton-ball style snowballs and had a surprise snowball fight one warm and sunny afternoon!
Another time Zoey and I sat on the back veranda and made paper-cut-out pictures. It was fun to sit and create something out of nothing. We both enjoyed it, and I think I want to continue doing more of that.
I just need to give myself permission to sit down and do it by myself…either use color crayons or colored pencils, cut out paper, or use markers, try drawing…just being creative. It was fun, relaxing and fed my soul, and I hope to do more of it.
That was a fun blog seeing photos of your week with your kiddos! Everyone looks happy! Your creation on the frig is very cool! I like the Whitewater Center and obstacle course!
The kiddos are happy! 😉
I love seeing these pix of you and Gary with Ezra and Zoe. My, how they are growing. What fun activities you did with them. I like that you didn’t feel you had to “go” places, that simply being together playing and creating were important and enough.
It was enough, just to be with them. I’m grateful for the time we could be together.
What a fun and memorable trip for everyone!
Love your ideas!
Thanks Darci.
It was fun and memorable!
It really is in the ordinary moments that magic can happen. To find joy in the ordinary is a gift with constant rewards. These are the times your grandkids will remember and cherish, Valerie!