At the end of March, we went to Marco Island for spring break. We flew out on Saturday the 26thand our travel plans went pretty smoothly. We arrived at the condo and after getting groceries and settling in, we were able to enjoy the beach and pool along with seeing the sunset each night. We had consistent warm weather and enjoyed being in the sun after the winter in Indiana. On Tuesday, we had a half day kayaking excursion through the mangroves and we all really enjoyed it. Our guide was great and we were able to see some wildlife (birds, jellyfish, snails). While on the beach, we played bocce, football, keep away, and paddleball. The waves were pretty big, so the girls enjoyed jumping around in those. We enjoyed having dinner out at a few restaurants (Pinchers, Sunset Grill & Salty Dog) and the girls had ice cream several evenings. We played UNO, Old Maid or did a puzzle most evenings after the sunset. As we flew home, there were many cancellations and disruptions that day but we were lucky enough to get home after having only a 90-minute delay.
The remainder of the month was filled with the end of basketball and volleyball seasons and the start of softball, kickball and track. Allison’s Jr. Trojans team played in an end of the season 4 team tournament and won the first game and lost the second game. Allison has been going to some basketball skills training for the middle school girls being offered by Chatard. Sarah’s basketball team played for the championship and won 27-25 in a very exciting game. Allison has started track practice and they are still working to see what events they want her to do. Sarah has started kickball practice and her team is primarily made up of 4th grade girls with a few girls from her grade playing. Both girls have started softball practice and are enjoying meeting new teammates and having a few friends on their team.
Allison got to participate in an annual CKS tradition where some students march in the St. Patrick’s Day parade. Deb and I went out to brunch with the Bultincks and then made our way downtown. The weather was fantastic and we enjoyed meeting up with all of the other parents and walking behind the students in the parade. Afterwards, many of the parents went to the Rathskeller and continued to have a good time. Of course, all good things
must come to an end and at 2:15 we had to head home to pick up the kids.
Sarah’s Things of the Month
Sarah went to a birthday at the Fisher’s Humane Society with her classmates and had a great time. Sarah has shown some very creative skills as she continues to make up games and want to do things “as a family.” She is always wanting to do something with someone which we are proud of, but can be difficult with our schedules and jobs.
Allison’s Thing of the Month
Allison has quickly been turning into a preteen in the last several months. From wanting to be alone in her room to wanting to text her friends, we can see the future. On spring break, she spent lots of time on the beach reading a book and getting a little too “old” for playing in the sand. Of course, once Deb or I got up to play with Sarah, then Allison wanted to be included.
A few more items from this month:
- I spent a few nights up in Wisconsin on a work trip visiting the company we purchased at the beginning of the year.
- We met up with the Watkins and Andersons to watch the final Purdue game of the year in the NCAA tournament. Once again, Deb won our family bracket challenge and retains bragging rights for another year.
- I enjoyed catching up with a basketball coach (Ken Manuel) of mine from 6th grade for a few hours over a cup of coffee.
- I had a great time going out to lunch with 4 people I worked with for 12 years at Hurco. It feels great to still keep in contact with people from previous jobs I’ve had.
- We are doing a work leadership retreat and hiking the Grand Canyon in September. Some of us met up and did a practice hike at Turkey Run in March to see how our training was going.
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