May 2016

Summer came early to Calgary, and we had a heat wave at the beginning of May.  A perfect excuse for some sprinkler time!

The kids always tell us to make the water warmer...that's not how it works!

We went to the local Rock Show again this year.  Cara has a lot of fun looking for the perfect ammonites for her collection.  Gwen has a keen eye for the expensive gems.

We've started planning our trip and luckily, Cara learned all about the Maritimes in school this year.

Gwen loves eating outside.

Cara wrote this song for Gwen.  5 and 7 year old humour at its finest.

On Mother's Day, the girls brought breakfast in bed and sprang for some pizza.

Gwen made a beautiful card and Cara wrote this poem for Mom.

The kids have been enjoying Learn To Play Softball.  They have really improved even after a few practices.  The girls were trying to move around to stay warm because it was a cold and windy night.

Here's Gwen lining up at a tee to practice hitting.  They don't even need a tee anymore!

Cara's favourite hockey team the Sharks were doing so well, it really peaked her interest in hockey.  She watched a lot with Dad.  She drew this during the Sharks/Predators series.

During the May long weekend we went to see The Little Mermaid musical at the Storybook Theatre.  The kids were excited (and the parents) and it was really good!

Afterwards we got to meet the cast, including Eric and Ariel....

and even Ursula!

At school, both girls really enjoyed the rollerblading classes.  It ends with a cool disco party.

Gwen and her buddy.  Ice skating lessons really helped them.

Cara taking a break.

Gwen walks to school twice a day most days since she gets out before noon.  She's a trooper.

Even in the rain, most days we still walk.

The kids like saving worms when they come out on the pavement during the rain.

We planted a vegetable garden this year instead of flowers.  We had peas and tomotoes last year, but this year it will be those plus radishes, carrots, beets and more.

We like to check out new playgrounds and found this pirate themed one not too far away.  This bouncy grasshopper had room for three!

Avast!

Cara with her Sharks cheering outfit.  Dad told her when the playoffs started that if the Sharks made it to the finals, he'd buy her a jersey.  The thinking was it would never happen.  Instead, they made it all the way to the finals and we had to pay up.  Cara settled for a real San Jose Sharks hat.