Withrow Spring, Arkansas: Spring Break

Friday, March 19th - Saturday, March 27th, 2010

So, I'm a little behind the eight ball here, but, well, it happens. You've heard the expression, "Better late than never," right? Well, I tend to sort of wallow in that mentality. My intentions are always there, I just tend to roll through life sort of turtle-like (as my family will attest). I see this as a positive attribute....others may not share that sentiment. Anyhow, these are the photos from our Spring Break, where we met up with Chandra's clan and Grandpa & Grandma, as well us Uncle Trent & cousin Conner.

We knew going in we may have some unfavorable weather. Well, the two inches they were calling for turned into 8"-9" or so. And then there was the rain. And more rain. And then a little more rain. And then Friday was gorgeous! (uhh yeah, as in the following Friday...the day before we pulled out.) But hey, that's okay, it was an enjoyable trip even with all that, one we will always remember. It was a bit more work but I genuinely enjoyed the majority of it. (Okay, yes, I had a couple of maddening moments where I seriously questioned my mental health. Brian couldn't make the trip, so I was there with 5 kids in very cold temps and lots of dripping, soaking wet clothes, shoes, hats, gloves, socks and jackets.)

(As usual, you will see the detail better if you click on the photos)

The Campground looked beautiful covered in the unexpected snowfall

"Spring Wonder"

Portable DVD players entertained the little ones

"I just want my mom..."

"Drying Out"

Only Bryson could actually sit a pair of boots

to dry directly under where the snow on the

camper would later run-off. The ten inches of

snow melting on top had to go somewhere.

"Pals"

The whole (under-aged) crew

My kids with Grandpa & Grandma

Morning sun peaking through our campsite

Grandpa helping Bryson up?

"Misty Mirror"

Small falls along the side of the road

I am unaware precisely which impersonation this would be.

Now it's Caden's turn to stand in the hollowed-out tree stump

Before we hiked the ledge along the rocky riverbank