Spring Break 2014

Fun times!  They didn't know Mommy was about to lose it.

 What a great spring break we had this year!  Dalton went to Carrington for camp for 3 days, and then on Wednesday the kids and I headed to NC.  We had a wonderful time spending 4 days with Mom, Diane, Dad, and Joanne. 
On Thursday and in keeping with our recent animal-loving theme, I came up with the bright idea to go visit Lazy 5 Ranch, a rather well known drive through petting zoo of sorts, located in Mooresville.  My sister, who knows me quite well, discouraged this idea.  She warned me..."Jenny, you better be prepared.  Those animals walk right up to your car."  I should have seen the warning signs when Mom, who was scheduled to work that day, decided to work from her phone to accompany us, "just in case you need me."  Well....in an effort to fully disclose what happened to me that fateful day, I present to you the following photograph:

#trainwreck

 Yes, I am screaming and sobbing in this picture.  Please see below for further explanation.

 Despite the warnings, somehow I didn't understand that the animals literally bombarded your car and tried to climb in it.  It was all a little too much, ensuing in one of the biggest nervous breakdowns I have had in my adult life.   9 months pregnant and in grad school?  Nothing on Lazy 5 Ranch.

 Fortunately, the kids loved it.  And, that is really all that matters!  (I can tell myself that now). 

Even I have to admit, these little baby pigs really were super cute!!

 All of that said, it really was such a fun day and adventure.  The children loved it (D a little more than A, who is probably going to be more like her Mama!), and Mom and Diane and I had some of the best laughs we have probably ever had!

The weather was fantastic while in NC!  One afternoon, we went to Tanglewood and let the kids play.  They loved it!

Whee!

Mimi is a great swing pusher!

Hi sweetface!

That's a sweet one, too!

Sadly, I didn't get any pictures at Diane's or with Dad and Joanne, but we had a wonderful time there and with them too.  Overall it was a great and much needed break!!