Fire in the hole!

We had the opportunity to visit an open house at the local fire station. Of course the children had a good time and learned what fire and ambulance trucks look like. They played some games, got snacks and balloons, and met many firemen.

As you can see from Luke's hat, we have high hopes for him. Not that I want to put unrealistic expectations on him but he's a smart kid, and so far Hannah still wants to be a tight-rope walker. Not much of a retirement for us with that income.

What toilet paper?

Notice how all of the toilet paper is in the bowl and none of it is on the roll? We are potty training a little boy, no further explanation necessary.

Little frogger

It has been a while since I took this picture, also since we have blogged. I guess you could say that we have been busy with usually spring outside work and recovering from our unfortunate microwave malfunction. I believe the house is beginning to smell like normal again and I am thankful for that.

Anyway, this was taken at a local park and the kids had a lot of fun watching these frogs in the pond and on land. There had to be almost a dozen of them in this tiny pond. Because the kids are older this year, they are taking notice of more things. Spring has been very exciting for them as they have watched each new plant come up and bloom. They have really enjoying exploring the bugs and worms in the back yard and even made a little ant house a few weeks ago. They remind me to slow down a little and take a look around me.

Luke has really enjoyed playing in the dirt of our new garden. All of us helped stake out and till up a new plot for a vegetable garden. Luke and Hannah had a dirt fight one day (as all good children will) much to my dismay. It is a good experience for them and tomorrow we shall plant our tomatoes, peppers and pumpkins.

Hannah is doing well with school. Her reading is improving and she is gaining self confidence. She also learning to add and measure; she really seems to like math. She has memorized two very simple piano pieces and is proud of that. Her gymnastic show is in a few weeks. She has been practising very hard to get her cartwheels down and mostly lands on her feet. She will be moved up 2 classes in the fall and loves it. She still has her heart set on being a tight-rope walker and she knows that her gymnastics will only help her achieve that goal.