A bit of January

Our days have fallen into a nice rhythm this new year.  Our weekdays are full of school and an additional activity each day like piano, gymnastics, bible study, co-op, etc.  On Sean's mid-week day off we try to do a fun family activity.  In the last couple of weeks we've gone the three s's........... skating, sledding and swimming.

In anticipation of the boys starting school next year (gasp!) I've been trying a few little tweaks to our schedule.  It's been going well and the kids have surprised me with their responses.  Mikayla has gone a little above what I had planned and has been getting up at 6 to start school.  I just wish she would  make sure I've had at least one cup of coffee first!!

Friends as close as sisters.

In co-op we've been learning about the body.  

This week we went on a tour of the fire hall.  Alex and Jordan were so excited.  We went on a tour of a fire hall over a year ago.  The fire hall we toured this time was bigger and the boys knew a little more what to expect.  It seemed their hands were up every few seconds asking questions.  Everyone came back to our house for a fun, busy lunch.

{front and center}

A good friend of mine texted on Wednesday morning and told me that she was going to watch the kids so Sean and I could go on a date.  

We had a great time going out for coffee and to the dump. (true story)  My friend lives on an acreage and they have goats, chickens and rabbits.  The kids said it was "the best play date ever!"  She's offered to watch them regularly for us.  Looking forward to it.  

{the sky heading to pick the kids up}