Three Cheers for Spring Break!

After a long, long week, the exam block is over and spring is finally here. I am so relieved and ready to start my week-long rest. I was telling the Hubby that even though I did a lot of crying and complaining this week about school, I have so much to be thankful for...In particular, we are all praying for the people of Japan. The Red Cross is constantly taking donations for Japan and other victims of natural disasters. At times we feel helpless being so far away, but click here if you would like to join their efforts through donation.

On Friday, we went to Detroit for Nate's family's annual Saint Patrick's Day party. Everyone gets in their Kelly green and chows down on corned beef - Nate's Uncle's recipe is delicious - and cabbage (Nate's first party appearance pictured).

And Yesterday, we went to visit with my Grammy and later that night, we went out with Nate's older sibs. It sucks because we have so many people in Detroit we want to see, but there is never enough time. But it was nice to catch up with some of the family we hadn't seen since New Year's. Although Indy is only 5 hours from Detroit, it still seems so far sometimes - especially as grandparents get older and we want them to see the little one. Now that we are in our new place, I want to host some family parties myself, so we can get visitors down to Indy a lot more...

I always have ambitious plans for my breaks, and this one isn't any different.

My tentative things to do list:
1. Rest
2. Potty train pumpkin
3. Finish unpacking and decorating (as best I can on a budget)
4. Finalize my plans for the summer
5, Catch up with some girlfriends in Indy
6. Cook an exotic dinner every night (LOL)

Now I just need some time with HGTV and a plan of attack...

Be Blessed!