Spring Rescue

It is important to mark the beginning of Spring with an event. So when the neighbour's new kitten climbs a tree it's time to call in the fire department. I've always enjoyed what a small town has to offer and this is one more thing to add to the list. A volunteer fire department that takes all calls seriously.

And when a ladder and plenty of help is unable to accomplish the task..

..well bring in the LADDER truck.

One kitten rescued.

Adam and Audrey

This past month (March..ahem), found everyone enjoying the last of the snowy days in different ways. Audrey was ready for the snow to be GONE and so she spent many days snug inside working on a variety of projects.

Oscar received a one of a kind needle felted cat toy...

and Doris was given a new bed.

Adam waited patiently..well..not sooo patiently for his parcel to arrive. New snowboard wax. That couldn't possibly be a cat on the table. Not in my house. Not on my table. Yikes.

Can you believe that one of the most important snowboarding lessons is to learn how to iron. What a perk!

And so one more winter has come and gone. Thoroughly enjoyed but hardly documented. Ah well, spring is a time for new beginnings.

Hibernation

I'm not really sure where the past month has gone. There seems to be so much activity an yet so little made it to my camera.

Joseph loves being home, spending time working on whatever catches his interest on that day. For Joe this could mean lego battles, adventure novels... or even a little math.



Any day can be a science day. In fact, when you have the option to do what you want when you want all day everyday can be the right time for a little experimenting.

When you are on a roll you gotta just keep going.

I'm happy to be able to stay home because... it does look rather cold out there.

Not everyone is interested in staying inside when the snow is piling up and the wind is blowing, and when Adam calls for a photographer... well what's a Mom to do?

Snowboarding. Apparently, five (..yep 5) times a week to Martock is not quite enough and so the backyard must be converted into a board park.

There are soooo many tricks to be practiced and perfected that there are simply not enough hours in the day and so..

...lights must be set up so that the riding can continue well into the evening.

This week required much creating for a birthday. Even when you're 40, party favours are fun.

Everyone was in on the creating. Joseph spent part of each day planning, preparing and filming a movie. The possibilities are endless when it comes to lego...and star wars...and battles.

Audrey perhaps dealing with a little horse withdrawal.

Finally, my weekly frustration. I mean challenge, really, honest. I notice that, once again, a week has gone by without a picture of Adam. That may be because that would require him to be home for more than food. He has been taking advantage of so much fabulous snow and a babysitting job!

Finding Routine

Routine means snowboarding, swimming, skating, more snowboarding (must remember to take my camera) with a little math and reading thrown in for good measure. Of course, there has been stuff to make as well. Because what is a week without making stuff?

The best creations are those things that are needed and will get plenty of use.

Besides making things...plants are growing around here. Joseph's bean plant has real live beans! I love seeing them in the kitchen in January.

This stunning Amaryllis with FOUR blooms on one stalk and a second stalk growing. I have never had an Amaryllis. Why is that? They are a treat in the window with the snow piling up outside.

Back to Everyday

Today we are supposed to be back in our pre-holiday routine. I don't think that is going to happen. I'm not sure why. Instead we'll take this day to regroup...or figure out what regroup means.

Maybe everyday should just be about enjoying what is aroud us.

A New Year

The way to bring in a new year...spend time with friends at home...or set up home and enjoy an afternoon out where the magic of the day can't be hidden.

Happy New year!