The children got to take a look at the lines coming from the trees, buckets in most big operations are not used anymore. After the tour they enjoyed a yummy pancake breakfast! Amazing weather again :)
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Maple Syrup Tour!
Today we took part in a Maple Syrup Tour! We were lucky to have gone today as the syrup industry has been hit hard with the temperatures we've experienced here in Ontario and we may not have seen the reducing if we waited any longer! The tour guide told us most companies will be happy to meet 50% of their usual harvest given the weather. So it's a tough year for those in the business!
The children got to take a look at the lines coming from the trees, buckets in most big operations are not used anymore. After the tour they enjoyed a yummy pancake breakfast! Amazing weather again :)
The children got to take a look at the lines coming from the trees, buckets in most big operations are not used anymore. After the tour they enjoyed a yummy pancake breakfast! Amazing weather again :)
Spring Fling!
A homeschooler in the area has a lovely piece of land that she invited us all over to enjoy. The children loved walking through the forest, using the fallen tree bridge, playing on straw bales and feeding the horses! The weather was outstanding and it was so nice to be outdoors!
Book Making - Habourfront Centre
Our friend Carol organized a really fun trip at the Harbourfront Centre! The children got to take part in creating wild and crazy creatures seen below, using different artistic techniques.
In the afternoon they made accordion books, very easy to make with a lovely result!
No pictures of Little Miss as she was sick that day and wasn't able to take part :(
In the afternoon they made accordion books, very easy to make with a lovely result!
No pictures of Little Miss as she was sick that day and wasn't able to take part :(
Journey North
Here are a couple pictures of 2 weeks ago and last week :) We now have our mystery classes divided into their quadrants :)
2 weeks ago
Last week!
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Iditarod 2012
This Saturday the 2012 Iditarod Dog Sled Race Started off in Anchorage, Alaska. We will be doing a few fun activities this week to celebrate the once a year race.
This year the mushers are following the North Trail. They alternate between the North and South yearly. More info can be found here at the new website: http://iditarod.com/
Our friends over at You're Not Lost, You're Here have a great listing of things to do during the race: http://jkcck.blogspot.com/2012/03/eiditarod-2012-is-almost-here.html
We are going to track our mushers using charts and our brand new map given to us by our friends!
Our Mushers:
Rohn Buser - Mr. Monkey's pick
Karin Henderickson - Little Miss' Pick
Hank Debruin - from Ontario Yay! - Mine
We are also going to make these for an artsy type thing, using the word Alaska: http://www.thatartistwoman.org/2012/02/how-to-make-acrostic-book.html
Our new map, much better than the white garbage bag I had last year LOL
This year the mushers are following the North Trail. They alternate between the North and South yearly. More info can be found here at the new website: http://iditarod.com/
Our friends over at You're Not Lost, You're Here have a great listing of things to do during the race: http://jkcck.blogspot.com/2012/03/eiditarod-2012-is-almost-here.html
We are going to track our mushers using charts and our brand new map given to us by our friends!
Our Mushers:
Rohn Buser - Mr. Monkey's pick
Karin Henderickson - Little Miss' Pick
Hank Debruin - from Ontario Yay! - Mine
We are also going to make these for an artsy type thing, using the word Alaska: http://www.thatartistwoman.org/2012/02/how-to-make-acrostic-book.html
Our new map, much better than the white garbage bag I had last year LOL
Saturday, March 3, 2012
'A' Final Champs! What a game :)
Today was the playoff day for the boys hockey team. They all played so well together all year and they won their final game in a shoot out. It was such an exciting game. I think when I look back on things it will be those moments (small as they may seem), that stand out. To feel the togetherness of the parents and children during that finale was wonderful! We were very fortunate to be surrounded by families who just wanted their kiddos to be happy and cheered them on rain or shine.
Here are some pictures of the party afterwards. I had to do them with my iPad as I forgot my camera :s And seriously any pictures during the game would have been blurry as I was jumping like a crazed woman most of the game :)
Mr. Thumbs Up (on the left) is Mr. Monkeys defensive partner, they make an awesome team! They both scored goals today which made it all the sweeter for them both!
Super excited!
Here are some pictures of the party afterwards. I had to do them with my iPad as I forgot my camera :s And seriously any pictures during the game would have been blurry as I was jumping like a crazed woman most of the game :)
Mr. Thumbs Up (on the left) is Mr. Monkeys defensive partner, they make an awesome team! They both scored goals today which made it all the sweeter for them both!
Super excited!
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