Springing Ahead!

We're having lots of fun this spring so far. How nice is it living in Florida when you can get out and enjoy the parks and great weather even in February and early March?! We had an awesome play date at the Clark House playground in Orange Park on President's Day. Some dads came, too which was a nice touch.

Clark House playground

We've had a few more work out play dates, too! Our last meeting in February was perfectly timed for planting season. Victoria Register-Freeman came to talk to us about gardening with our kids. She gave us tips on easy items to grow (radishes and lettuce) and the importance of teaching our children where our food comes from. Here is the season planting list to get you motivated to start planting!

 

 

We celebrated the start of Lent with our annual fundraiser Shrove Tuesday. We had all you can eat pancakes, bacon and sausage. The children worked on neat Mardi Gras crafts and we even had a bonfire for the palms. Oh and we raised $100 more than last year...not bad at all!

Our celebrity pancake flipper!

 

A family pack of tickets to Disney Jr. Live was given to a lucky winner who helped volunteer for Shrove Tuesday. Congratulations, Gina! If you missed it, don't worry...we'll give away a pack of tickets to Disney on Ice at our next meeting! 

 

Showing off our Sophia I amulets at Disney Jr. Live at the Times-Union Center for Performing Arts

 

 Annie Pajcic was our speaker at our first meeting in March. She gave an awesome talk on her walk with faith and being a mom of 4! We were so lucky to have such a local celebrity take a morning off to spend with us. The week continued with an amazing girls night at Stephanie's house. We had 2 massage therapists and 2 pedicurists rotating through out the night, delicious treats (including Godiva chocolates!), wine, chick flicks, amazing moms pals and a beautiful sunset! Just, wow! We are so blessed to have such a supportive group of moms!

Waiting on a turn for a pedicure or massage while enjoying the sunset at our March Girls Night