Easter 2015

We didn't really do anything out of the ordinary for Easter this year. We just stuck with the traditional egg dying with cousins. The only thing a little different this year were the home made chocolate marshmallow eggs. ( I actually cheated a bit and just melted store bought marshmallows in the microwave. I also skipped the oil covered spoon, and just put water and butter on my hands). I remembered that my mom used to make these for Easter, or did once when I was a kid. They turned out pretty good. One thing that I would do differently is use milk chocolate to cover the eggs and coloured chocolate to drizzle on top. I actually ended up sucking up the chocolate into a syringe and drizzling the chocolate over top. It gave me more of the end result I had pictured in my head. 

 

Play

     In our monthly Mom's meeting this year we have been exploring the Importance of Play ,and the impact it has on our children. There are different types of play that help children develope in different ways. Here is an article on free play or risky play. It is quite interesting.

We have also talked about how beneficial getting out in Nature is.

   We have tried to incorporate these two elements in our homeschooling this year. I have found it really helps with my kids attitudes and willingness to work inside when they know that they get to go outside later. The more time my kids spend outside the less time they spend sitting in front of SCREEN. This is the best benefit of it all to me. We love going outside and exercising our brains.

Free play

A little bit of RISKY play

Kub Kar Rally 2015

It's that time of year again. KUB KAR RALLY.

The Reese car was the fastest one this year.

Mr. G cheering on his brother.

MR. W's car was in the TOP 4 Race off this year. He was pretty excited about that. 

Mr. W watching the races very intently with his Pack.

Miss M's selfy  

Asperagus Valentine

Not your typical Valentine's Day post, but for our special dinner we ate: 

Whole wheat pasta with a homemade spaghetti sauce, topped with fried Asperagus, Zucchini, and Mushrooms. Mmmmm!

Mr. W wanted proof that he tried ASPARAGUS. Much to my surprise Mr. G requested it again the following day.

Learning to Skate

This was Mr.G's first time on skates. He was doing quite well by himself, but was really thankful a friend lent him a skating buddy. By the looks of their faces I think we may have to look into a more extensive skating program next year. Who knows, maybe even some Pond Hockey might be in there future.

BASKETBALL, BASKETBALL AND MORE BASKETBALL. 

Mr G. is going BUG EYED from all the BASKETBALL, but supporting family members is a very important life skill. It is one that all the kids will hopefully pass on to their own families one day. The best part was at the end of the SEASON when MR. B's team took FIRST PLACE in their division.

Snow Cave's are the best. That and BIG brothers.