Spring Break

Well, last week was Spring Break here at the college where we are working/living. We had planned a family vacation to Florida during the week. . . a chance to get a way together, go to the beach again with stop and the way there and back to see some dear friends in AL.

However, the week before spring break, Darrin was playing basketball and came down wrong on his foot. . . . . after many ice packs, x-rays, a doctor visit, lots of ibuprofen and a walking brace, we came to realize that a 20 hour trip (each way) in the car wasn't really very realistic for us anymore.

So we sent sad e-mails to the friends we had hoped to see, and then tried to find something closer to home to do for a couple days. The compromise was a few days at a local lake. Only a couple hours in the car. . . . and only a couple days away. But so much better than nothing!!

Here is a pic of the house where we stayed (the middle one). It was early for lake season and so we were the only ones around this little area. The other houses were empty over the weekend so we felt like we had our own private get-a-way spot. (I am sure the atmosphere is a little different in July!!)

In front of the house, was our own privat boat slip which we all used to fish off of!! It was great for sitting out and getting some sun too. (The first two days were hot with sun --80 on Monday! But after that it got colder and colder and on Wednesday, we were bundled up to go outside!)
Darrin and the boys fishing off the deck!
Zach had some good faces to go along with his catches:
My favorite:
Austin enjoying the early morning sun:
Darrin trying to make the best of it. . . .
Wyatt has some small catches, but was quite proud as you can see!!
Chloe enjoys fishing as much as her brothers!

We came home on Wednesday night so we could rest up a few more days at the house. Darrin is finally able to get a real shoe over his foot, but it still hurts a lot. Hoping he is feeling better soon! Hope you are all well!!