Well I have to say it didn’t take reflection to realize that THIS January was a much easier month for the adults and disappointing for the kids. Of course, I am talking about the weather, no Arctic chill, but also not much in the way of truly useful (for play) substantial snow! At least getting to “Jesus School” on Sundays was much easier on the family. Frigid rides in the van in the early morning is never a blast.
But I get ahead of myself – We ran in the new year (well partied until the evening) with Renee’s family and friends at her folks’ hobby farm. There was kids to play with, amazing snacks to munch on and entertaining adult company. Absolutely no complaints here! Though we did not make midnight. It may be another year or two before Miss Echo can handle being out and about and HAPPY at midnight.
Jeffrey!
Our first weekend AFTER New Years was of course Home Depot… Echo starts up after August if you believe it! If you have NOT checked into this free activity (on both sides of the border no less) please do! Ages for this one are suggested 5-12. Such cute little sleds!
Sleds!
We had visitors in our new year… notably Cousin Robbie who is always willing for a quick game with the kids before settling down to playing adults only.
Enjoyed our gingerbread houses as decoration well past season…
Crafted and drew for fun and all…
And found the time to learn something about the world through Little Passports!
SPAIN
And a Wild Kratts!
Under the Frozen Pond!
I think 2015 was well begun with creativity on all sides!
by Emanuel
Cross stitch by Gavin for his God Mommy back home!
With January also came our revisit of all things China and Chinese New Year. You can see our China resource page for this year’s studies HERE. I am going to have to think this through to really find a way to make a whole new unit for next year!!!
We had origami…
And costume time…
And a book completion for our littlest learner!
And FIVE perfect sets of teeth!
Swimming continues to entertain all!
Definitely a different winter from last year when we had mountains of snow followed by biting cold!!
Yup fast forward through January… onto February… but first… check out the picture over flow HERE for this month with more silly goodness.