Busy, busy, busy!!!

Been fighting a cold, severe reflux and chasing after little ones this last couple of weeks. Not sure where the time went actually. We have been busy, so here is a bit of a photo dump from the last couple of weeks.

Fathers day was the last day with G and GD and the weather was fine so we were able to head to the park for a ride and play. Monkey loved racing GD and He-Man.

 Miss Boo is a daredevil at the playground always heading for the highest scariest slide.

We had two hail storms in one day. It was a it of a shock, but the kids thought is was hugely exciting.

In the weekend we ventured out to Resource Rescue a place I wish we had had when I was teaching in NZ. It is huge and has such an amazing array of stuff. We grabbed a bunch of stuff, some of which Ill be transforming and posting about later but the rest was for Monkeys Makedo Robot kit. It was one of the amazing gifts he got for his birthday a kit with reusable connectors and some stickers so you can use junk around the house to build your own robot. Makes for an incredible discussion about recycling and reusing. These are going to be added to my list of possible gifts to give at parties.

He was so proud of the outcome, and we have lots of extra stuff to use in other activities later on.
Miss Boo has been learning a word a day it seems and has become even more determined and sure of herself. Its beautiful to watch.
Monkey has suddenly started to write. He hasnt really been interested too much in writing actual letters but surprised me on Wednesday and decided to write the words hot and dot on the blackboard. sounding them out as he went. Then he also decided to practice his writing so he could write his own letter to Santa this year. I cant believe this development. It is wonderful to see his enthusiasm for writing.

We made a very gentle trip to the zoo on Thursday as Miss Boo has been obsessed with the animal toys lately and loves identifying them. Especially the Giraffe and Tiger, but she hasnt seem them for real since she was too young to remember. The weather was perfect and after Miss Boos nap we headed out packed lunches and all. I had forgotten what it was like to meet random generosity from strangers but when we got there we not only found a parking in the shade near to the entrance but the previous tenant  gave us his parking docket so I didnt have to pay for our parking.

Balancing practice

"Gaff, Gaff"

Check out the t-shirt from "One Infinite Loop"

Practicing his orangutang fine motor skills. 

First ice-block!

Finally Id like you meet the current non-baby related bane of my existence - the tree hanging over our fence. It is a prolific leaf dropper and I am rapidly running out of places to sweep them!!! I am planning to cut it back but want to wait and see how much shade it provides in summer. 

Newest Trick!!! 

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!