Monday, June 24, 2013
It's Racing Day
We were a bit plagued by rain storms on racing day(s) this year. Pics are limited, but Meghan had fun running in the rain
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Monday, April 01, 2013
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Great Wolf Lodge
Meghan ended March Break fun with Grammy and Grandpa at Great Wolf Lodge, Traverse City
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Spring Has Sprung
The rain has taken our snow. Meghan went North with her grandparents to find more.
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Saved by Schwindt
Meghan's long awaited turn in net is coming up next weekend. She spent this weekend learning the basics.
Friday, March 08, 2013
Best Toy Ever
Ownership of this box has been widely contested between Meghan and Princess. For the moment, the cat has the law of possession on her side ;)
Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Jungle Sport
This week's gym class was Jungle Sport - lots of climbing, swinging, and zip-lining fun :)
Sunday, March 03, 2013
Saturday, March 02, 2013
Fun in the snow
Last week we were expecting a snow day that just never came to fruition. By Thursday, Meghan was getting antsy and was ready to take one whether everybody else did or not. On that morning, the trees were covered in snow and the whole way to school, she kept saying things to me like "Mom, I don't need to go to school today. Let's go to the park instead. We can take pictures of the trees."
It broke my heart to have to say no. But I did. And when we got to school, I sought out her teacher to find out if there was any way the class could have an outdoor gym or nature walk or something. To my delight, I was greeted by a teacher that was on top of it. She had stopped at the grocery store on her way to school and already had a plan to take advantage of what might be a once-in-a-lifetime sight for her students (we rarely, if ever, get that kind of snowfall in my area. In fact, in my 15 years living in the area, I've never seen it here). Her curriculum dictated that she had to teach procedural writing that morning. So she did. Her students designed procedures for not only building snow sculptures, but also for decorating and displaying them in an enticing way.
Below is Meghan's snow cat sculpture, which she carried out from the forest to place in the school's front garden.
Kudos to Meghan's teacher for creatively working within the system to not only meet the needs of the required curriculum, but also the needs of her students in that moment. Also Kudos to her school's principal for allowing her to take that initiative.
Pretty spectacular sculpture for my 7 year old I think. Great job Meghan :)
It broke my heart to have to say no. But I did. And when we got to school, I sought out her teacher to find out if there was any way the class could have an outdoor gym or nature walk or something. To my delight, I was greeted by a teacher that was on top of it. She had stopped at the grocery store on her way to school and already had a plan to take advantage of what might be a once-in-a-lifetime sight for her students (we rarely, if ever, get that kind of snowfall in my area. In fact, in my 15 years living in the area, I've never seen it here). Her curriculum dictated that she had to teach procedural writing that morning. So she did. Her students designed procedures for not only building snow sculptures, but also for decorating and displaying them in an enticing way.
Below is Meghan's snow cat sculpture, which she carried out from the forest to place in the school's front garden.
Kudos to Meghan's teacher for creatively working within the system to not only meet the needs of the required curriculum, but also the needs of her students in that moment. Also Kudos to her school's principal for allowing her to take that initiative.
Pretty spectacular sculpture for my 7 year old I think. Great job Meghan :)
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Monday, February 18, 2013
Family Day Weekend on the Bruce Peninsula
Meghan meets her new cousin Isabelle (2 weeks old)
Gremm Cottage was Red Pole central
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Sunday, January 08, 2012
Christmas in the Soo
Meghan was a super traveller this time around.
She read books the whole way.
Many thanks to David's family for stocking her up before we left,
and to my family for stocking her up for the drive home.
The highlight of Christmas in the Soo was this dollhouse that my dad made for Meghan. From what I understand, it took three months of working on it every day to get it to this point, and it still wasn't completely finished (needed some wiring help inside, I think). Unfortunately it was too big for us to bring back in the car. So, for now, it's a SSM toy, until Grammy and Grandpa are able to bring it to us in their truck.
Christmas 2011 was one of the best on record for all three of us I think. Thank you so much to all our family and friends for making this year a special one.
Thursday, January 05, 2012
Story Cover
A few of the feedback sites I've posted my book on requested that I create a cover for it. What do you think?
* photo on cover from Dynamite Imagery on FreePhotos.net
http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/view_photog.php?photogid=789
Monday, December 26, 2011
Santa Delivers
Meghan is thrilled to report that once again Santa delivered.
She received the luge sled that she asked for.
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