spring break.. that kinda looked like winter

Zane and I spent spring break mostly in Star Valley- it was a good trip and there was good company, good roads, good basketball to watch, and good food. BUT, Star Valley was still covered in snow. Which isn't uncommon or unexpected at that time of year- just annoying since it was our spring break. But I digress..

In honor of March Madness, here's the week's "play-by-play"....

SUNDAY
We arrived in the valley on Sunday night and went straight up to Grandma Delsa and Grandpa Kay's house where a lot of the extended family was still hanging out. It was a good visit and we're glad we stopped by...   (And Happy Birthday to Brenda!)

MONDAY
Zane went snowmobiling with Tyler Gardner and had a blast. That night we went up to Jackson Hole where some of the family enjoyed swimming at the rec. center. We finished off the evening with some delicious icecream from a local shop in Jackson. (And Happy Birthday to James!)

TUESDAY
We had a family dinner up at "Ft. Erickson" (Kyle and Wendy's).. And celebrated Don's birthday- Happy Birthday! Other than that, it was a pretty low-key, relaxing day.

WEDNESDAY
Zane, Kendall, and Kyle went snowmobling.. Chelsi, Beckett and I headed to Idaho Falls for lunch with Kayla and Zachary, and then a little shopping..  Great picture of everyone but me- sorry I blinked!

We ate at the Snake Bite in downtown I.F., and oh my word. It was soo delicious! They seriously have some of the best burgers and salads I've ever had. After lunch, Chelsi and I went to Target (Kayla was so sweet to offer to watch Beckett so he could play with Zachy) and we bought some super cute stuff. Ohhh how I <3 that store! Overall, awesome day- except that something went wrong with Zane's snowmobile- not a wreck or anything that awful. It just isn't working anymore.. And they're not really sure what's wrong with it.. SO, let's just say it's out for the rest of the season..

THURSDAY
Our last day in the valley- We had stayed up in Auburn on Wednesday night, so after we got ready Thursday morning, we headed back down to Afton. Chelsi and I started making Samoa cookie bars (for the recipe, go to http://bakingbites.com/2009/02/homemade-girl-scout-cookies-samoas-bars/ ) when Beckett came toddling out of the bedroom, looking like his pj shirt was a little bit wet.. So Chelsi went to investigate...

He knew what he did ;)

So while she cleaned all the lotion from the carpet, I kept workin on the cookie bars.. And Chelsi finished up and came to join me just in time to add the final, delicious, chocolatey drizzled touches.

A little while later, Zane, Wendy and I went to see Grandma Draney. We had a good visit with her, and I saw what a dairy farm looks like in the spring- muddy. But other than the mud, it was a beautiful day with pleasent temperatures and sunshine.

FRIDAY
We left that morning to head to Casper- we went up through Jackson and across the state that way... And I've got say, I enjoyed that drive much more than the one on I-80! It was beautiful up by the Tetons (although there were low clouds, so we couldn't see the Grand Teton). Then a ways down the road we passed by snow drifts several feet high.. and then maybe an hour down the road, there wasn't any snow in sight and it was in the high 60s! Now that is what I call springtime- sunshine, blue skies, and a light breeze :) When we finally made it to Casper, we checked into our hotel, then went out for some shopping and dinner. We ate at a place called Sanford's, and it came recommended, highly recommended by Kendall and Chelsi. We were not disappointed.

For fans of anything buffalo flavored, this burger was AMAZING....

And we had to finish off the meal with a deep fried oreo sundae!

SATURDAY

We made it home! And there was nothing better than sleeping in my own bed that night. Now, just for a few more pictures...

(This seriously made me nervous... that truck certainly isn't large enough to haul that sled!)

He's a cutie pie!

And although it technically wasn't during "spring break," my birthday was just 2 days after.. and this is what I found when I got home from work- beautiful pink roses, a very sweet card, and delicious truffles.

Thanks babe!