It’s a spring break week and we have a lot of play dates planned. Today we are playing with kids cousins.

We have friends coming over to play with us and this is what I prepared.

Grilled cheese sandwich with bacon

Rosemary grilled chicken with green salad

Shane had fun with 3 boys and Chloe was busying being an excellent host playing and taking care of two little girls.  

The nice and beautiful morning snow turned into a wild gust of snow, sleet, wind, and icy rain towards the afternoon, but that didn’t stop the kids from playing outside. Chloe also cleaned the snow in the front porch and came inside frozen. She’s defrosting in the bath and told me not to tell Shane so she can have a nice and relaxing time alone. 🙂

My favorite piece of furniture in the house is this built in cabinet in my bathroom.

We woke up with giant snowballs coming down from the sky. I’ve never seen such big chucks of snow falling before. Yay, snow day!

I made broccoli cheddar quiche for breakfast and Chloe and I made apple crisp for mid morning snack. Thank you God for the day off. 🙂

My sweet Chloe, who loves to read got new glasses.

I can stare at her face for hours. How did I get so lucky…

I made spicy tuna rolls for dinner and we ate it in front of TV, watching a movie. Not something I normally let them do, but it’s just me and the kids and it’s Sunday, so I thought why not… 

For dessert, Ms. Chloe baked red velvet cookies.

When it was done, she parked herself with her book and she was in her own world.

Shane also joined in. So proud of him for reading a lot these days too. He’s gotten into reading Rick Riordan’s The Heroes of Olympus Series and really enjoying it.

A perfect afternoon.

We’re enjoying being at home today just hanging out..making mess in the basement. 🙂 We’ve been getting over jet leg and transitioning  to our regular routine this week since the vacation has been rough. Yesterday was still busy with kids sports/activities, a birthday party, errands, etc and today Andrew’s leaving for a business trip for a few days so we’re just chilling at home after church. 

Chloe’s little spa nook. 

Before Andrew left, they played ping pong in the basement. Andrew striking a pose for the camera…lol.

Our walls are so bare…You can see I don’t really spend much time here. Nothing’s hung on the walls in the basement.

I have been wanting to refresh this area for a while and I’m happy I finally pulled the trigger. I’m in love with this rug…

Serena & Lily Chandelier, Lulu & Georgia Rug, William Sonomas Table

Andrew got flowers for me and Chloe. 

He got me an orchid. I don’t know how many orchid didn’t survive under my care.. hope this one lives for a long time.

Chloe put her flowers in her vanity. So pretty.