People have already been asking me if I’ve enjoyed my Spring Break, now that it’s almost over.
I can say, with all honesty, that it’s been the best one to date!
I got to do everything I’d hoped…
Yarn shopped…clothing shopped…stayed up late and sort-of-slept in…
The best part, though, was spending a few days with Chicky!
Chicky and her roommate, K, drove up to visit on Thursday, walking in the door an hour and a half earlier than originally planned.
Do you have grown children?
If not, you have yet to experience the joy of welcoming one back home.
I’d spent the entire afternoon cooking, and the girls were ready to chow down, beginning with the vegan-friendly Cowboy Caviar…
For dinner, we ate Parmesan Chicken over Lemon Butter Pasta.
I ate my Daniel Fast Black Bean Soup.
For dessert, I’d made another batch of brownies, as well as a double-recipe of Velveteen Cupcakes…
The frosting on those cupcakes is very messy, and I’m a bit ashamed; however, after spending over five hours in the kitchen, I was simply happy that 1) The frosting turned out well and 2) That there was an end to the cooking.
We watched Catching Fire after dinner before turning in for the night.
Friday was a bust as far as venturing out. It poured like crazy here, so I stayed inside.
For dinner, we met some of the people in our Small Group. We went to a Mexican restaurant across the bridge and had a lovely time. It’s a place meant for the tourists, so there was live music.
Chicky told the waitress that it was my birthday the next day, so I was serenaded…in English and Italian. Though I was quite embarrassed, the man who did the singing was so sweet that I had to hug him afterward.
We went home fat and happy.
Today was the real treat, though.
Rooster had to work, and the Mr. took Chicky’s car to the auto shop for much-needed repairs (shout-out to our friend, T, who gave us a super-awesome deal on the repairs!).
Chicky, K, and I headed out for an afternoon of fun.
First, we visited the boutique where I’d purchased the dress and sweater I posted pictures of a few days ago.
The day was simply glorious. I should have taken pictures. We were down at the marina, and it was in the low 70’s…perfect weather.
We walked to a coffee shop nearby, and I treated K to her first Espresso shot. Chicky got regular coffee, and I got hot chocolate. The owner was a sweetheart, and Chicky was reminded of how nice the people in Podunk, USA are…something she misses living down in South Florida.
We stepped next door to a small show where I purchased a bottle of wine. The wine came from a local winery, and on a whim, I asked the girls if they wanted to go wine tasting. They are, after all, of age.
They did, and so we drove across the bridge to the beach.
What fun, although the experience was a bit awkward at first.
Social graces are not my thing, I fear.
We got over our nervousness and simply had a good time.
I bought a few bottles…
Don’t you just love the bottle topper?
By this time, we were starving, so we headed back into town, drove past my school, where I waved at it, and parked the car in front of one of the many stores that lined the street.
We took a leisurely stroll, glancing in the windows and reading the menus at the various restaurants before finally setting on a well-known restaurant in our area…one that I am fond of for its Mediterranean food.
We sat outside and ate…enjoying the people watching we were doing as well as the easy conversation.
By this time, we were quite tired and headed home where Chicky presented me with my birthday gifts from her…
The wine is a Riesling called “Relax.” This was the theme of the entire package of gifts, as you can see from the body scrub, body wash, body mist, and spa socks.
Super Sis sent me this lovely bracelet…
The bracelet was made by a single mom who is part of Trades of Hope. The proceeds go to benefit women who are trying to create a sustainable income for themselves.
Coupon Queen and Grand Pooba sent me a card and a check…much appreciated. 🙂
We then sat down and watched Frozen. I had been singing Do You Want to Build a Snowman ever since Chicky had walked in the door. It was good that she finally got to see the movie!
Spring Break was a total blast.
I did not work, except to answer one SOS email from a parent (a quick response).
I got to see my Chicky and spend some time with Rooster (we met for lunch after his classes ended on Thursday).
I feel rejuvenated and ready to face the next two and a half months left of school.
Most of all, I feel loved after the extra pampering (by myself and by others).
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