I've been meaning to capture the moments that make motherhood so special and although there are many videos and photos which will account for the first 15 months of Tavish's life there are no journals or scrapbooks. So, this blog will document the tid-bits and tales of the moments that make a mother proud, happy and generally enthused about this ride that is motherhood. This has been created for me but I invite you to read, share and enjoy this collection of moments too.
Both Tavish and Keva excitedly partook in Hip Hop classes throughout the school year. Tavish had become interested in this option through his "movement class" at school and noticing how well his buddy, Cooper, was dancing. Turned out, there were 3 girls in the class as well that he knew well in addition to Cooper. Keva was ready to hip and hop from the get-go.
Hip Keva Hopping
Hip Tavish
Keva and her crew of ninjas
Tavish's freestyle move
Tavish & Cooper
Proud Crowd
More Proud Crowd
*photos taken by a professional during the show, hence the watermark
MOMENT: The Show Goes On
The year end show on May 27th, Keva's last day as a 4 year old, was thrilling and impressive. These two have all the smooth moves out there on the dance floor! Enjoy.
Tavish was motivated to make a little money and provide some pancakes for the neighbourhood ... so, his idea for the pancake sale was born.
MOMENT: Pancake Pleaser!
We took the opportunity to turn his idea into a business lesson: made a list of ingredients for purchase, a list of supplies needed, a break down of responsibilities, made a float (for the kid-cash register), and got to work! Everyone had a small hand in helping, but it really was Tavish's project that was a well-attended success. Pancakes for all!
All sorts of adventures spring up at this time of year...
Silly Season
Spring Snuggles
Wonderful Waterfall
Preparing to Paddle
Paddling Pros
'Tis the Season
Mommy's Date to Symphony
Grocery Getter
Sunscree Samper
Always Hockey. Always.
MOMENTS: Spring Start the Season
There are so many fun things to do around these parts, certainly busting out the ol' bicycle wheels to get rolling again! Keva is in a transition year, mostly striding on her Strider, but moving on to a few news wheels too. The whole Coady crew are out in full force playing outside whenever the weather permits! Some hiking (to a waterfall, no less!), lots of biking, and a bit of paddling too. Baseball season starts up and the gardens show their readiness to grow. Spring is the perfect season to start adventuring!
Grit: courage and resolve, strength in character. This is Keva. All setbacks are set aside. She gets it done and rises above. This spring, while Keva and Mommy were waundering back from a baseball practice, we came up with Keva's mantra. There was no intent, it was not planned, it just ... transpired.
I am Keva! I am strong and able, especially when I try!
We see it every day life with Keva. Her positive attitude and jovial nature will take her far in life...
We took Daddy out for his birthday with Grandpa Mike. The place served the best burgers. The best. Then, we served some dessert at home and sang Daddy a birthday song. Happy birthday, Daddy.
What a great weekend! Tavish set up an egg hunt for Mommy, Daddy, and Keva to get the festivities started. We were off to a neighbourhood park in the rain for an egg hunt that yeilded some yummy treats. We shared an evening with the Putt clan and, of course, the Easter Bunny visited and left some colourful eggs for the kids to find.
MOMENT: Hopping for Eggs
Rain didn't stop us and neither did the Easter Bunny's tricky hiding strategies! These kids are egg-finding pros!
