Friday, March 22, 2013

Saskia goes to school

Our little girl is getting so big! Saskia started pre-school two weeks ago, but she has been looking forward to it since we visited the school a couple of months ago! There was no doubt that Saskia was ready for school. She's been with me a couple of times when I've volunteered in Kiefer's kindergarten class and I always had a terrible time getting her to leave with me when it was time to go. She wanted to stay at school like her big brother. The transition from daycare to pre-school was a smooth one. Her teachers, Holly, Kristin and Emily, say she is very easy. She's so happy and just chatters all the way home and at dinner time. 





Saturday, February 16, 2013

Wintertime fun

It's been a rather snowy winter and while snow isn't so much fun for adults (shoveling, driving dangers), it is great fun for kids. Kiefer and Saskia love to help shovel. On February 9th we got a LOT of snow--20+ inches (51 cm). Saskia didn't find it too much fun, though, because she couldn't walk through it! Kiefer happily helped following me and Roel with his shovel.


The kids have enjoyed sledding


















and igloo building

 
















and Kiefer even got to try out cross country skiing!