Summer: week 7

This final week before summer draws to a close was super busy... orientation for the new guy, the daycare party down at the beach where we said our goodbye to Ethan and Evelyn, walks to the park, much needed rain, and of course all those summer art ideas that we haven't had time to get to!

So given the choice of clay or shaving cream.... well, as you can see.....

this is Rosie's happy face guy

Alma's cat

Now my friend Ben REALLY got into it.... as you can tell by the color of his hair!

The kids had a blast (except for Kai who didn't seem to enjoy the "messy" aspect of this art)

My favorite part about doing shaving cream for art is that when your done.... 

every one smells to clean and fresh!

Summer:week 6 (Sam's birthday)

Time seems to be going by so fast!  

Some days i wish we could slow the clock just a little bit...

My favorite day this week was seeing the excitement and words expressed by my friend Sam. 

When it was time for afternoon snack i said to her "lets go in and get our party hat on and have some birthday cake". Her little eyes opened so wide and she squealed "happy birthday to me"!

I love watching when they kids "get it"!

Happy Big 2 my little friend!

The big 2

Happy Birthday Benoit!

Summer:week 5

What a great first week back!

 I have to say, i love going on holidays, but i really did miss all my little friends!

Usually the first few days back are kinda rough ... its like everyones first day... a little apprehensive, but it was awesome! Sam was the first one here and she came straight to me, gave me a hug, grabbed my hand and said "come play" and dragged me into the playroom!

My favorite day this week was when we got out the play dough for art time. Art usually starts around 9 and i clean it up when everyone is done.... well on this day, the kids spent the whole inside time creating, sharing, and exploring their imaginations at the play dough table! I loved that each person was doing or making something different.

Summer; week 4

One might think that the last day before my holiday begins would be my favorite day of the week (and the fact that it's also cookie Friday), but this week it was Thursday... our adventure to Blue Mountain Park! When i loaded all the kids in the car i wasn't sure where we were going to go, but as i pulled up to the intersection... right to Queens park or left to Blue mountain.... hmmmmm, left it is!

Good choice!

After playing at the playground for a while everyone said they were hot, soooo......

 into the water park we went!

I figured with the heat all the car seats would dry in no time!

 I know its not a flattering photo Rosie, 

but for some reason it makes me laugh every time i look at it!

I love my job!

Kai joins the 4 club

And another one moves up to  the four club!

Happy birthday my friend Kai! 

Hope you have fun with your Ninja turtle guy! 

Sorry I could not make it to your birthday party!

Summer: week 3

Hmmmmmm, only on week three and already i cant pick a best day!

This week was an awesome week. Summer has truly arrived bringing with it warm days filled with new adventures, discoveries and growth! 

Earlier this week Wesley, Kai and Jasper came to watch as I emptied the new package of laundry clips into the bucket.... well that led to making monster claws! Love the imagination that a simple piece of wood can inspire!

My next favorite moment this past week was our beach day!

 Even though it was still windy Sam's hat stayed on this time .... making for a much happier beach day! 

We rescued starfish, clams and some tiny crabs from the scorching sunshine. Rosie and Kai tried to "swim" though the splashing waves while squealing and giggling with glee!

Fridays adventure took us to the Coquitlam river for a play on an empty playground, a walk through the cool trees with the most fantastic filtered sunshine shinning through the leaves , and a discovery of a small trail that led us to the river! We spent our time in the river enjoying the sunshine, splashing, throwing rocks, building a "hot tub", exploring and enjoying those little moments in life that make you want to smile!

Thanks for another awesome week my little friends!