birthday makings

All the boys were busy making things for Issabelle's birthday.

William needle felted these adorable penguins and playmat. She absolutely loves it. Landon was busy sewing a pillow for her. She likes to use it on the changing table. Being comfortable while getting her diaper changed is a priority:)
Landon also made her a sword and helped Harkin make her a battle ax. She is thrilled to have her own and is in constant use chasing her brothers around so there aren't any clear pictures as of yet.

totally snuggly

Issabelle loves her new robe. It is so cozy she tells me every time she puts it on.

last day of her year

Today is the last day I will have a one year old. She is the silliest one we have - and very stubborn as well. Wants to be so independent just like her brothers. But the joy she has brought to all of us is just wonderful. Everyone is so very excited to celebrate with her tomorrow. Be back with the updates of the day.

extracting DNA

We spent a morning last week doing forensic science activities and then extracting real DNA from a strawberry. It was pretty awesome to actually be able to see it. Landon had a great time. We are continuing our studies this week with a little more research on DNA and building a few models.

sunday smiles

A bit of a January thaw. Our snow has melted away:( But we can still have fun in the mud!

creating this week

Lots of good stuff going on. We started the week with fun cotton balls that were actually the snow coming down. Such a simple activity but the two of them had tons of fun and thought it was so neat to use cotton balls. Nice and soft they said.

Harkin created a cape for an orphan. We are using a new subscription crate that makes things for a charity organization. I wasn't sure how it would go but he got the concept and understood what we were doing. We talked a lot  about it and he helped mail it, so there was plenty of involvement.

Landon was busy making Issabelle a birthday present. She was watching but doesn't realize it is for her.

Today while the big boys were skiing we kept busy making a penguin bowling set and then just tinkering on our own with their cool new pencil cases filled with neat stuff.

We certainly keep busy around here. Everyone hits the pillow hard and tries to get a full nights rest.😃

the first days of 2017

Hard to believe we are 2 weeks into the new year. With nothing much on our calendar we have been spending most days at home. It has been pretty awesome.

Games have been played and invented. Harkin learned how to play backgammon and absolutely loves it! He wants to play every chance he can manage to find an opponent willing to play. He loves when it works out in his favor of course, but is learning you can't always win.

Issabelle and I have had Sunday afternoons to ourselves. They have been quiet, filled with crafting, stickers and snuggle time. Really quite nice.

We started a puzzle and are almost done. We love these- they have so many cool facts on them- definitely a learning experience.

Some tinkering has been going on. Landon made a levitating pencil holder. Learning all about magnets and the poles. He really enjoys his monthly boxes. Very neat activities each time.

Plenty of cold fresh air with some exploring or a bit of driveway ice hockey.

A few day have gotten us out to the mountain and a couple of  performances in Burlington.

That's about it but it is just right for us at the moment.