Pyramids, Pharaohs and The Bishops: Can't Beat the Weather

Ahh, the beginning of March. Nothing says "Welcome to Spring", quite like the high 20's calling you to the swimming pool. While I could never have fathomed saying that 3 years ago, today, it is a reality for us now.

We spent this past weekend lounging by the pool, soaking up some sun, and for Hubby, an entertaining round of Texas Scramble Golf with some other teachers from the school. It was a much needed relaxing weekend for the Bishop's.

The kids thoroughly enjoyed having the chance to play, all day, by the pool. Princess jumped right in and seldom left the cool waters. Dimples enjoyed the kiddie pool just as much as Princess did, "the big pool". It has amazed me to watch them in the water. Princess has picked up the basics of swimming with ease. She has not taken swimming lessons like most children her age (in Egypt, swimming lessons start at 5 years), yet, she swims better than most 4 year old children. Dimples just likes to float, and it is adorable.

Princess also learned how to use a hula-hoop this weekend which was extremely entertaining to watch. She took the instruction very seriously and would follow the steps exactly as directed to her. She is a very adaptable little one.

All in all, it was a great time away and a sunny oasis...that was only 10 minutes away. My parents used to take us to a hotel for the weekend when we were younger, and now, as a parent, I understand why. It is such a fun little get away that requires very little planning. It was just what we needed to get us through the rest of March and into Spring Break when we go to visit King Tut.

School continues to be a very busy place for us, but, school would be boring if we were not busy. Only 2 more weeks of MUN, then, everything slows down...then, with only 2 weeks left until Spring Break, we will be set to enjoy the time off together as a family. But, for now, enjoy our weekend pictures. Notice how much the kiddos are growing!