Nature Walk

We had Granny and Granddad to visit today and we went to a local conservation area. We saw our provincial flower (trilium):

And went for a lovely walk in the woods:

Finally, Ben lost his hat in the pond, so Granny had to do a bit of fishing!!

Kiwanis

We tried something new this year, entering the Kiwanis Speech Arts Festival, along with some other students from Jubal Cottage School. Emmi and Tim each memorized a poem (from a syllabus) and had to recite it in front of the adjudicator, and the rest of their class. Tim went last week, and Emmmi was today. Both children did well, and we are very proud of them! They also received some good feedback. Here they are with their certificates.

Seed Update

I kept meaning to write a post about starting some seeds - suffice it to say we started some! And some have been popping up. They are on a small table in Emily's room, and get examined every day. And if overwatering is bad for starting seeds, then we may be in trouble! We started some sunflower and nasturiums. So stay tuned for photos and more updates!

Automechanics 101

As the warmer weather seems to be here, Daddy thought it was time to take the winter tires off the van. So he recruited a pit crew!

Tim got to try out the impact wrench.

Emily helped by washing tires.

The weather was lovely, and there was a wonderful spirit of working together!

Sugaring Off

We enjoyed a time in the sugar bush recently, and here are some pictures to prove it!

We had a wagon ride out to the sugar bush. Adding to our enjoyment was being with some of our friends!


Then we toured the bush and saw how maple sap is gathered.


We learned about pioneer methods for making syrup before touring the modern evaporator.



We also enjoyed some pancakes! Grandma came too which was an extra blessing for us!

Playing in the Snow

We've been enjoying the recent snow here! Friends of ours had a "Play in the Snow Day" not long ago (fortunately not the past weekend!) and here are some pictures from it.

A Big Surprise!

The children spent some time upstairs today, playing together in a great way. From time to time one would come down and tell me they were preparing a big surprise for Daddy and me! Wow!! It was hard not to go up and peak!!

Finally they were ready! And here is what I found:
On the door:



And inside: