Ontario Science Center

The kids were so excited to see the CN Tower and all the tall buildings. And they got to see a nice big Wind Turbine! Here are some pictures from our day trip to the Ontario Science Center. We won't mention how the drive went ;o)

Hair gone wild!!!

The Boys helping Dad put the skeleton back together

Daddy catching up to Savannah

Our astronauts

Savannah crossing the bridge in the rain forest

Virtual Bobsledding

Testing out the best sliding surfaces

Ready to head home

Here's a video of the kids groovin' to their own music

WE DID IT!!!

Today was beautiful again and we decided that after the boys came home from school (and if they were up to it) we would bike to the Fire Station with food for the needy. As you can see they had the energy and we did it - we actually biked all the way there and back. We stopped at a park on the way home to muster enough energy to get all the way home ;o) The pictures are a bit out of order but it'll have to do.

There is a food drive going on right now. When we brought the food into the station they asked us if we wanted to check out the trucks. My kids were eager to get into the trucks. Savannah felt right at home even. So if you're feeling like you want to get to check out the trucks...stop on by.

We actually made it - Savannah got the easy ride in the bike trailer

Here is my silly boy being a bowling ball while going down the slide

Peek Into Summer

God sure blessed us with some absolutely gorgeous weather today. We began the day with a thunderstorm and a few kids in our bed. I thought we might have yucky weather all day but it turned out to be a beautiful day. With 24 degree weather, Savannah and I met the boys at the bus stop and we headed off to the park. They were thrilled with the impromptu trip. As soon as we got home they even got into shorts and short sleeve shirts. Wow what a day!!!

"Maybe tomorrow boys, maybe tomorrow"

Oh Hoppy Day

Off to the Bus Stop this morning, the weather was rather

warm at 12 degrees!! It felt nice compared to the usual -12

The weather looked kind of rainy so out came the rain coats.

I got one picture of Alex but he was really grumpy and

thought it best not to post it. My little frogs hopped to the

bus stop and had lots of fun so here are a few pictures.

Can't Wait to Scrapbook This Page

I saw a "No More Monkeys Jumping on the Bed" layout and couldn't wait to take the pictures and do a page just like it for Savannah's scrapbook. She got her pj's from us for her birthday and today was her first time wearing them. She loves Curious George. Here are just a few pictures from the bunch I took. Boy did Savannah have fun playing/jumping on her bed. Now just as long as she doesn't do it all the time. I also had to include one from supper of Savannah and daddy.

Daddy's Little Girl

March Break is Coming to an End

This morning Alex and Carsten were playing dress up for a bit. Savannah was being the photographer for the day. Aside from dress up Carsten was busy at his job for "when he grows up"...an illustrator.

Sometimes I forget to enjoy my kids and just let them be kids. This afternoon I came downstairs and found Savannah and Alex having a little lunch party. I snapped some pictures and a few videos. I posted the shortest because most of you probably aren't interested in watching them anyways, but my kids love to watch them and it is a nice way for family from far away to see a glimpse into our lives. Someday maybe I will tape a temper tantrum because life isn't always this good ;o)

Well tomorrow is Alex's first day back to school after March Break and coffee break resumes. Carsten goes back on Wednesday and we're all excited. We miss our regular routine, but we have also enjoyed the time off.

Click...say cheese and Carsten, my author and illustrator

Carsten, my giraffe and Alex, my dragon

Alex and Savannah having a little dinner party

Alex and Savannah saying grace

Day 4 & 5

Day 5 – Another Day Down, Monday to Go

Dad took the day off of work. We chilled around the house. We got a movie to watch and we also got to play some games. We also cleaned up the mess we made, sort of.

The best part of the day was when Carsten and I were sitting at the table. I asked him how we feeling and he said, "I'm so happy...God answered Dad's prayer that I would feel better and He did! I don't have strep throat anymore." It was priceless and so comforting to hear.

Day 4 – Doctor Visit and Play Date with Emily

I came downstairs and found Savannah and Alex like this.

Carsten was getting better and we found out it was a virus and not strep throat, at least that is what the swab test showed. We had a pizza and crazy bread lunch with Emily and her parents. It was nice to visit with friends.

March Break Day 3 - Bowling Party

After much deliberation…the "party" was a go. Carsten’s medicine kicked in and he was feeling pretty good after a nap. We had the opportunity to go bowling late this afternoon. The kids had a great time and can’t wait to go back. This was Savannah’s first real bowling and she did great! She only dropped the ball once on her fingers but she did get a strike too! We got a short video of her in action. After bowling we went to Swiss Chalet for a great supper - cheap night and the Balloon Lady was there. What a March Break party it turned out to be.

Savannah's Video