Unfrozen

 

 

The sun has arrived here in Calgary.  The winter, while enjoyable, was long and at times cold.  I will admit that living somewhere where there is a distinct difference in the seasons makes one appreciate them even more.  Our family is happy to welcome back the sun and warmth and all things green.  Manly that means we are spending lots and lots of time outside. 

 

The older four boys participated in a soccer program this spring. (For our Arizona family and friends, I still find it funny that "spring soccer" means May and June...we actually were rained out for a good number of our practices)

 

The boys had a blast and Elena was thrilled to be clapping for her brothers while she played on the grass.

William is one determined little guy.  If you got in his path, Watch Out!

Ethan was a little more timid but was awesome playing goalie.

Jeffrey loves to run, and is just like his dad, a thinking athlete

Seth enjoyed the competition and was the most talkative kid on the field.

 

We planted a little urban garden in May and also prepped out apple tree for the growing season.  The kids are enjoying watering them every day, looking for tomatoes, cabbage, peppers, squash, cucumbers and onions.  The herbs are boring( they say). 

 

 

They have also been fascinated by the process of a tree blossoming, then losing the flowers, only to find babies apples the next week.  It has been a true joy to watch them discover nature in this way.

 

As much as we love apple, do miss these blossoms.  They were gorgeous!



 







As the warm weather arrived, I have made it a goal to talk the kids to the park once a day.  Now I know this seems like a small thing.  With my health challenges this year, this was for me a big deal.  So far, I have made it! And along the way, have learned a few things:

 

This little girl LIKES  the swing

It's a classroom? A play group? Nope just our kids:-)

Despite the age differences, the kids play well together.  I am very grateful

My boys want to be strong.  He was climbing up this over and over to "make string muscles".

This guy is going to be tall...He's already at my chin...How in the world can be BABY be this big already?!

Even little girls get to have fun at the park- says the big brother

No mom, we're not too big.  The stuff is just too small.

This guy is SO ready for kindergarten in the fall.

And this one THINKS he is going too.  He's going to be sad come September



And I am not the only mama taking her kiddos to the park these days.

 



The sun is out and we are enjoying it.  NO questions asked.