We were lower in numbers (people wise) due to illness… seriously February seems to be the month for colds/flus/general ick feeling. BUT we rallied with those who could make it (some of which were not at 100% – myself included) and we had ourselves a cookie party and then some! In fact, I can safely say I am cookied out! 

I personally made sugar cookies with the kids, and then we took the left over icing from the birthday party the weekend before and put it in a bowl for people to help themselves. Ken made his chocolate balls everyone seems to love, though he was baking while we partied. I took the veggies I had in my fridge including some cauliflower (he) Chris picked up for me in the city (such a sweety) and had a veggie plate to offset the sweet. We made coffee and used some of our Kenyan tea (lovely and strong loose tea that worked perfectly in the tea pot Karyn gave me – thank you Esther!!) as our drink offerings. 

We had a few people who could not make it due to sickness, Kristen and Fydo, Esther… though Karyn braved her near voiceless state and joined in on the fun. Lauralee and Victoria brought their homemade offerings and some cartons of juice. Chocolate orange cookies from Lauralee and chocolate chip or raisin cookies from Victoria. Sean picked up chocolate chip and monster cookies from the store with a case of cream soda (which is an unusual pop to make it into this house and apparently a nice change from our norm!). We also had Chris, Chris and Mae (remember the other bridesmaid from the wedding? She is featured in Fat Sheep’s blog of the same time as Fat Sheep’s date!). They came with gingerbread men, peanut butter cookies and shortbread cookies… oh and A&W Rootbeer, diet of the same and the familiar case of Coke. Quite the offerings for a party!

And the leftovers… some took cookies home but the lion share remained here. I now have a variety in the freezer and some containers on the counter and some VERY pleased children. In the summer we are planning to have a Veggie and Fruit party and try having everyone bring a vegetable or a fruit and a drink and see what we end up with (or maybe even MAKE drinks from what we have… how adventurous can we get??). 

There were some belated birthday presents for the boys including movies! We are now in possession of TWO Cyberchase DVDs as well as a Charlie and Lola (volume 7). Amazingly enough one of the math ones included FRACTIONS! Timely huh?

After seeing everyone off, tidying up the cookies (and freezing a portion of course) it was beyond bedtime and the end of our very busy Sunday. Next Sunday it is back to Sunday school for the kids. And maybe all of us going for once… I really want to know where February has gone! 

Family Day Monday was a much quieter affair. Our morning was slow with Ken and myself being sick… BUT in the afternoon, sick or not, Ken took the 3 boys to the MAG for their special Inuit Cultural event. There was Bannock bread, throat singing, games and more. The only thing the boys did NOT take part in was the craft due to crowds and wait time. 

We had Kathy stop by on her way home from the city. So I got in a brief visit and send a package of cookies on with her. These more frequent visits with Kathy are another reminder, on the days that are less bright, that moving to this city was a GOOD choice. While the home we are in is just that bit too small the town isn’t. I am just hoping that after Echo’s surgery we can finally find a way to really get to know the other homeschooling families around us.

Ending our day was rather quiet too. Emanuel was sent to his room for a time out and ended up napping.

And after Zander got out of HIS time out, the other 4 spent some fun time in the sunshine in the livingroom. 

Now I am working on future plans for our schooling, Christmas presents and other random things. All of our Valentines Day and Chinese New Year decorations are stored away and the buckets holding the Easter pieces are ready to be brought out. Now the boys have shown an interest in St. Patrick’s day so books have been requested from the library and I am hunting down some crafts and worksheets.