Been so long, I almost forgot my password

Some long overdue pictures. Makes me realize how quickly my girls are growing up!

Tragic days

What can I say that already hasn't been expressed by so many. I am horrified by the events of the last few days. I feel so very sorry for the people of Boston, the runners and their supporters. I feel outraged that someone would commit such a senseless evil act, not caring who is hurt or killed. I can't get the image of that 8 year old little boy who died minutes after giving his Dad a congratulatory hug for running a Marathon. To me, it's simply not fair. I don't understand how this can happen.

We can say we will move on, not let these people, these terrorists win. Of course we will run again, the races will go on. Yet, things have changed. The innocence is gone again. Oh, they will not win, that is for certain, but our world has changed.

The one shining light in all that horror was that people came through, they helped each other in the worst possible circumstances regardless of their fear. They will continue to help each other no matter what, because that is what good people do!!

So overdue

Barely find time to post these days!!

Had a great March Break this year. I packed the week full of fun things to do, including swimming, skating, a Magic Show, indoor play centre. The girls didn't want to go back to school on Monday, no wonder!

Brennyn has an occupational therapist coming to her school this week (we've been on a waiting list for 18 months). She is there to access B's writing ability, etc. I personally feel that Brennyn's writing skills are on par with the rest of her class, but it's always good to have things checked out!!
We do have to work on her reading skills a bit, but she's still come a long way since last year!
It's hard for her sometimes, especially when she has a sister who reads at a grade 3 level at the start of grade 1 (and who also has a tendency to brag to her little sister about how great she can read, ah siblings).

Speaking of Avery, she has also come a long way with her socialization. She has a couple of little friends this year (considering she never said a word to any of the kids last year, this is amazing). These kids already call on the phone to speak to her (and they are only in grade 1). However, Avery still prefers to play with the boys. They play Minecraft apparently, or soccer at recess (her two favourite things).

March Break

I swear, every year the time passes so much faster. It's already March Break!
Anyway, my parents are arriving this morning to watch the girls for the weekend, while Blair and I hang out in the big city (Toronto). It's a win win for everyone. The girls love being spoiled by grandparents and I am planning on sleeping for two days (throw in a little touring, a lot of food,a lot of reading and even a little shopping). Blair is attending a Science Fiction convention, so he's very excited.

Partyyyyyyy

You only turn 7 once, so why not throw a crazy party with 15 children?? Live and Learn, live and learn.
At least Miss Avery had a blast, and that's the idea. Sports theme party at a local gym, Avery was in heaven!

Happy Year of the Snake!!!!