"High Like Soup-Man!"

He tells me when he wants me to push him high!!!

Wordless Wednesday: Comparisons

MAS Spring Performance

Ava's last performance was a first for MAS. They put on their first musical, Alice in Wonderland. It was amazing to watch and very entertaining. It was obvious how hard the teachers and students worked this semester. Ava's class was the flowers and the Queens of Hearts, incorporating tap, jazz and ballet. We are so sad to be leaving this school, but have high hopes for Griffin to join in another year.

Easter 2012 Continued

At Gigi and Poppy's while Uncle Aaron was visiting.

Easter Morning 2012

Playing Catch-up here.... The Easter Bunny was pretty generous this year and gave the kids a bucket and shovel filled with colored pens, writing tablets, bubble necklaces, bunny ears, a DVD and some candy. From the moment they woke up, they were ready for the big hunt to begin. We went over the rules and made sure to tell Ava that the easy to see eggs were intentionally placed so that Griffin could find some, as we know how good she is at finding eggs. She agreed :) Griffin, however, has it in his blood to enjoy the thrill and challenge of a good 'ol Easter egg hunt and found even the hardest of eggs. After we figured out how good he was, each and every egg was fair game!

Scarborough Faire Renaissance Festival

Last month we went for the opening weekend of Scarborough Faire, an annual Renaissance Festival that's held locally. It was quite the experience. We were all enamoured with the way the people were in character the entire time and just what a way of life it is for them. It's neat that they have found a way to interact with like-minded individuals and follow their passion of devoting their lifestyle to a certain era. It was enormous in size, acres upon acres, and had everything from jousting to architecture emulating buildings past,and simple machinery inventions (think swing) to accents and situational dialogue. Ava didn't quite know how to respond to them when they'd talk to her with an English accent. She was crowned May Pole Queen, however, and enjoyed that. Griffin loved the petting zoo and talks about it still. There was a goat that sounded similar to a cow and he just couldn't process how a goat could moo.....by George, I think I've found the idea for the next great children's book! We attempted to ride an elephant, but Griffin was having none of it, so he and Ryan didn't ride.

Hospital Bound (not really)

These two are Kuh-ray-zee! Enjoying water time in the relatively hot temps, just anticipating summer (and all its injuries), Aves and Griff decided to take some plunges. I'll say.

DIY Silly Putty.....SO MUCH FUN!

Found this on Pinterest and it was easy and so fun! Ava really enjoyed making it and once Griffin woke up, they both (okay, WE ALL) had tons of fun with this sensory play activity.

What are Big Sisters For?