Making the Most of Winter

There wasn't much winter here this year ... but that didn't deter us from making the most of every flake of snow we could accumulate!

MOMENTS: Friends and Fun in the Snow

 We pulled out the snowshoes for a shallow snow journey after some minor snow sledding at the Brickworks. We played in parks in the cold. We came in to warm up with friends. We played hockey outside. We just bundled up and made use of what we were given ... a road trip to Ottawa did help with our quest for snow too!

Winter in Waubashene

My friend and colleague graciously offered up her 'cottage' north of the city so our family could access some winter fun. We brought friends and fun was had by parents and children alike!

Tav & Zach

Keevs & Parks

MOMENT: Winter Funderland

Peggy, Jer, Zach, and Parker joined us for a weekend full of winter activities and socializing. While the Moms and the Littles went for a walk, played with snowballs, and napped, the Dads and the Bigs went downhill skiing. We played in the yard with a zip line, busted out the snowshoes, threw snowballs, played at the snowy park with a sled, and went skating. A fun winter weekend indeed.

Playing House

Keva and I got to using her dollhouse in the basement. She pulled out the common cast of characters and let her art imitate our life...

MOMENT: Our Very Fine House

Keva moved the characters around and let me know just how things go and you know, she pretty much had it all right on!

"Daddy is making breakfast when Caeli comes in the morning"
*note: Mommy, Tavish, Keva at the table
* Daddy working in the kitchen
* Caeli coming in the front door

"Caeli is waiting for Tav to come downstairs"

"Caeli and Tav wait for me to do a pee"
*note: Keva is on the toilet
Tavish and Caeli wait outside

Door Markers

We got up to a morning of crafting ... now the kids are always up.

MOMENT: Ship-Shape

We traced their bodies. They were decorated. Now they greet you outside their bedrooms, even when they aren't there!

Mighty Moe's

Caeli's Mom, "Moe" runs a small home-run pre-school that Caeli and Keva visited from time to time last school year. This school year, Moe had regular play days with Keva - two times a week! Keva loves her Moe!

Keva & Moe's last day: February 4th

MOMENT: Made the Move

The arrangement was perfect and Keva flourished while she played with the younger kids there. Then, transition time came ... Keva was off to Mighty Kids pre-school with a bigger group size and more kids her age.

First day at Mighty Kids - Feb 8

Getting ready to go in...

She found the Doctor kit right away...

...then took care of a baby.

Grandpa's big 7-0 Party

Can't have a big age without a big celebration!

Ready to celebrate Grandpa Mike

That cake looks familiar...

MOMENT: 70 and Feeling Fine

Keva's face of flour showed that the cake masterpiece was indeed homemade, home designed, and home decorated by some loving grandchildren akin to their Grandpa Mike. There was a family feast, some gifts, and balloons too. Happy birthday, Grandpa Mike!

Lyrics According to Keva

Some traditional lyrics have had some updating. Thought you'd might like to be in-the-know...

Alphabet According to Keva:

A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H-I-J-Keva-LMNO-P-Q-R-S-T-U-V-W-X-Y-Zed!

Ballgame According to Keva:

Take me out to the ballgame!
Take me out of the fridge!