Max turned 12 in September...he planned his own birthday party, which was so fantastic. I must admit, I am a little tired of planning birthday parties...I think we have moved onto a new phase of the "low-key" birthday......
The boys hung out, played video games, watched a movie, ran around at the park, ate lots of food, and had a great time!
Here is Max involved in his last walkathon......here he is with his buddies in Kindergarten...I don't think he let go of their hands for the entire walk!
Here is Bruno and his classmates....hard to believe Bruno is in grade 5 too!
Smile Bruno!
The theme this summer was water: swimming in Cabos San Lucas..
Walking along the beaches
Paddle boarding on the Sunshine Coast
Hanging out at Kits Pool
We were surrounded by blue everywhere!!! We had the best summer....
Happy to be back at school for grades 7 and 5!
A relaxing summer was had by all...we are looking forward to the fall. I will be updating photos soon from our fantastic summer adventures!
The boys on Bruno's 10th Birthday.....Happy Birthday my son!
This has been the busiest year of my life. NO time for reflection, no time for thinking...just running after everyone...and not looking after me.
So, we are heading south to Mexico next week- in order to turn things around and slow it all down. In order to be with the boys. Our summer is almost here, and I am off for two months. I can't wait to revisit my life and get focused for the fall. It is going to be a big year for all of us, as Max heads into grade 7! A new chapter awaits...
At the biodiversity museum on a family field trip, UBC
Jumping around on the bike racks
Run, Bruno, Run!
Walking down Main Mall at UBC
Climbing trees in front of the library
Brothers together!
All dressed up for their cousin's First Communion
Stripes are the best!
Playing with the iPhone!!!
Max getting ready for the relay at the Vancouver College Track Meet
Go Max, go!
Sports Day Relay!
Whistler Spring Skiing Camp....playing on the hill
Ready to Ski!
Walking the trails with Dad!
Having fun on the May long weekend....
I must tell you about the best resource I have just discovered:
Please visit Byrdseed which is fantastic "place dedicated to differentiating instruction for high-level learners." As the creator Ian states, "This is a place to learn new ideas, share what you know, and grow as an educator. "
Wow! Ian has not only created a wonderful website, but he has developed fantastic videos for professional development. Some of his titles include: Conflict in Writing, Math Games, Morality, Ethics in the Young Elementary Classroom, and A Framework to Create. Please visit Bryseedtv for more information. There are some free videos, but to get full access there is a fee of about $50-70 dollars a year. I think this is a great deal. What I love so much about his site is that he is a truly gifted and talented teacher who can put it all together in a visually appealing and meaningful way...Ian takes it to the next level! I now have my summer professional development plan underway!
