Winter Festival

Next year, if I'm not taking classes, I'll be able to go and enjoy as much of the music festival as I want! But this year, I didn't want to make it too hard for Zack who did his best at staying quiet and at walking in the cold. He wasn't feeling super well, so we only listened to Julia and Kelden's songs (and whoever competed against them + the comments) and walked the least possible. On the first day we got a ride from Keld who dropped us after the dental hygienist.

We hurried so much that we arrived before Julia's class. They sang about pizza and Terri (whose daughters were in another competing school) and I were very hungry by the end!

For the way back, we walked to the school where Keld picked us up as he was getting Kelden for his piano lesson. We did the same today (although this time we walked there first). Kelden started with a pique-nique song. Again, about food!

Julia's song was adapted from a famous La Fontaine's fable. (Yes, there was food in that one too, but only cheese).

After that, Zack and I got out but had I known, I would have tried to stay a bit longer: Mme Gisèle (who Zack might have next year- 50% chance, there will be only two junior kindergarten teachers) was coming soon after.

I hope they won :) Both Julia and Kelden did, but I find it very sad for the ones who don't win.
And here is one last video: Julia skiing.

Keld wants to bring Kelden next week. I'm not so sure..

Happy Birthday Grandpa Bruce !

We had cake yesterday for Grandpa Bruce's birthday.

The kids had a day off, just for him ;)

Thank you !

Family Day

We had a fun-filled Family Day yesterday. In the morning we went to Cedar Meadows to feed the animals. It was great, a bit cold but we were dressed appropriately and we knew there would be hot chocolate afterwards!

In the afternoon, we went sliding with the ward (with the brave members of the ward I should say).

Julia had been asking to go sliding, but with Kelden's leg...so she was really happy and Zack really enjoyed racing his grandpa.

Of course, Kelden didn't slide. He stayed with Aunt Tina and Special at the Church, where we joined them for games and supper.

I was talking to another French-speaking member and so I was going on and on and on and Keld got bored...He asked if he could go outside. I didn't see why not. Even after he told me his plan. I just kept talking. Cadie was nice enough to send me the videos of what happened while I was talking away...

 

Happy Birthday Uncle Dave !!

Uncle Dave likes skiing so the cake is representing a perfect ski day: a nice steep and very snowy mountain, blue sky and sun...Julia drew Dave and put him on the cake.

 

I'm not sure the following picture of the birthday boy will be very visible, but I'll try! It is in one of my favorite countries :)

Joyeux Anniversaire Uncle Dave !

Happy Birthday Jordan !

Well, we didn't need a Cookie Hookie Day today, although we probably would have taken a sick day and might do so tomorrow if buses are not cancelled again because of the cold, to make Jordie's cake. Julia said he liked everything pirates and so here's what we did:

I'm not sure the piano makes us sing better, but maybe with practice...

Happy birthday Jordan !

A Week with the Cousins

We were lucky this past week to have Bruce and Evan with us, and Linda after school. I was quite impressed by Bruce who was very good with our non-sharing Zack. He did try to teach him that sharing is more fun, but Zack has fun all day on his own, without sharing, so...

Evan really loves trains. And sleeping.

Bruce really likes playing outside.

But, of course, since it was very cold, we mostly stayed inside.

Lunch was free.

Supper, they had to earn.

OK, they didn't have to, they just love to help.
Once the other three were back from school, it was even more fun, after homework that is.

It's nice to hear Linda speak French :)

Julia is calling this next picture "best buddies"



I tried to take a group picture..this is the best I could get.

 

I think they all had fun. We're all ready for more Timmins cousins :)