January 2013

January meant Rob had to leave Idaho and go to Washington DC for training.  Before he left we decided to have a mini vacation.  We went to the Mobius Science Center in Spokane, ate at Carl's Jr (with a play area of course), and stayed at the Holiday Inn.  We enjoyed swimming in the pool and then we went to bed.  In the morning, Rob took the shuttle to the airport and I returned to Coeur d'Alene with the boys.  It was nice to have some time together before being separated again.

A lot more snow than we have seen in awhile.  The boys enjoy it, but I wasn't missing it.

We got the boys swimming again.  They have lessons twice a week and I take them once a week just to have fun.

Ryan and I made a "Hey Diddle Diddle" nursery rhyme book.  This is the cover.

 

We talked a little bit about wants and needs.  Probably a good thing to talk about in December before Christmas and birthdays.

The boys REALLY enjoy collage type projects that involve markers, plastic shapes, feathers, and stickers.  I don't find them particularly exciting or beautiful, but they have fun.

We made snowflakes and talked about symmetry.

Experiment! Baking soda and vinegar blew up our balloon!

Justin labeled the steps in his notebook.

 

July 2012 Last Month in Namibia

Our last month in Namibia was one of preparing for the move and enjoying some of our favorite activities for the last times.

Of course Ryan decides to really focus on swimming lessons right before it is time to leave.  He came a long way over the course of his instruction, thanks to the fabulous instructor, Estelle.

He could even jump from the starting block into the deep end.

Our last time at the pool Justin and Ryan spent some time just playing and racing each other.

It was hard to say good-bye to the animals at the petting zoo.  We have many fond memories of the time we spent there over the years.

We will even miss the rascal goats.

Last play date with our friends in Namibia.

For our last play date we had games, special snacks, and even presents.  We were very fortunate to have a nice group to get together with.  I know we will miss the children and their moms!