Spring Break!

We just finished a week-long much-needed Spring Break. We spent the first part of it here in Madison. We visited an indoor playground where Henry rocked some huge slides all by himself (we're talking like hair blowing back in the wind with a look of sheer terror plus joy on his face...I wish I had a picture). We also had a visit from Papa and Helen...they came to spend the night and brought 'Elmo presents' and delicious cheese. Then we headed up to Duluth to look for houses and to celebrate Easter with our LaCore side of the family. I, of course, forgot the camera...so all photo credits go to Auntie Anna.

Henry and Da exploring the shores of our soon-to-be home.

"Follow me, guys!"

Henry struttin' his stuff in Canal Park.

We are so excited to move up there. We found a great place in Lakeside to rent...starting in June. It has a big kitchen and huge picture windows that face the lake. The view of the lake is a bit obstructed by trees, but watching the sunrise on the deck with a cup of coffee will be divine. We also hit up the big Easter Egg Hunt with the family.

H showin' off his mad skills.

Posing cute with cousins.

And big news...Henry took "runner-up" in his first Easter Egg Crack-Off bracket tournament. This is a tradition the LaCore's have been doing for years - it has become one of my favorites.

A shiny new trophy was recently introduced to raise the stakes a bit.

Henry's first match-up against cousin Ade. Auntie is helping out 

here because our cousins have a slight/tremendous fear of cracking 

their eggs in this game. Check out that form! 

Henry hailed victorious his first round of the Crack-Off!

Here's H whoopin' on Michael in his third round. 

Henry lost to Auntie Anna in his final round of the Crack-Off. I'd say that's a pretty good show for his first-ever tournament. Here is a picture of the bracket; Henry's egg was affectionately named "Caillou."

Back to Madison now for Jon's final stretch of school...and to get in some good time with our buddies here...and to START PACKING!