Da Plane, Da Plane!

Life with the boys is not slow paced and calm... its these rare occasions now a days that we can do something relaxing and enjoyable as a family. I certainly didn't want to miss the chance (even if it meant skipping grading this Sunday Funday). We went out to one of our favorite family spots - gravely point to watch the planes and boats - and of course some great pics too!

Take Me Away: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week 2013!

I know this isn't really about my 2 little Nichols, but it is definitely what i've been busy with for the past few weeks. I am so happy to have met a great group of moms at Logan's preschool and together we make cool things happen. This week was a great example.
Theme: Take Me Away. 
Overview: In appreciation of all the love our teachers and staff show our children, we dedicated a week to giving back with a trip around the world!!! We started the week at "Check-in" where they picked up Tickets to India, France, Hawaii and Italy, and were served an in-flight meal. Each day brought new treats. 


We finished with a lunch from each destination and "baggage claim" where the teachers got souvenirs from the destinations (spices from India, Champagne from France, Bags from Hawaii and Wine from Italy), gifts from the families (Lots of great stuff donated), a passport filled with loving notes and $50 TARGET GIFT CARDS!!!

Here are some pics from the week!

Happy Easter Egg

As Poppop Vince always said, "Happy Easter Egg to all!"
This year, instead of heading to PA/NJ for Good Friday, we staying here in VA and had visitors from CT (i just has a little too much fun using state abbreviations :) )
Saturday was fun at the SUMC Spring Festival and Easter Egg Hunt. And Sunday, Easter, we had our own Easter Egg Hunt and enjoyed the Fun baskets that the Easter Bunny left.
I went a little Carrot Crazy with dinner - check out my creations!