The proverbial light at the end of the tunnel!

The countdowns are beginning around here - and I am soooo excited. Two days until our big consignment sale at the school (I have 150 items marked and ready to go). A week and a half until the ladies retreat for church that I've been coordinating (that will be one major WHEW when it's over). Three sorority meetings left. Three Awana nights left. Five weeks of BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) . . . but I'm not as happy about that one - wish it went all year. Five weeks of school left, which equates to 25 school days. I feel like we're slowly starting to shed these chains of commitment and we're on our way to being FREE! I'm craving freedom. To go camping. To sit at the pool all day. To sleep in. To play with my kids. To HIDE for the summer! :)

Anyhoo. I have a lot on the calendar between now and then, but at least the end is in sight.

Did y'all have a good Easter? Ours was fantastic - spent too much time in the car (4 travel days, people!), but it was worth it, getting to spend a few days with my sista and her family. It's an interesting milestone in the progression of life when you find yourself spending a holiday with your siblings, but not your parents. We do still spend most holidays with our parents, but this one was different. We felt old. :) We were the adults and our kids were the cousins looking forward to seeing each other. Where do the years go?

We sure do have cute kids, though, don't we?

This is our totally adorable nephew. He doesn't like me. I'm serious. Anytime I tried to hold him he burst into tears. Uggh - broke my heart. Mark, however, is another story. He liked MARK. Why is that?! Mark has earned the nickname "Baby Whisperer" in our family - he has the most uncanny connection with babies and toddlers. They just adore him. Anyway, note to my nephew: listen up little dude, the next time I see you, you had better be over this or you'll kill me!