Winter break flew by way too quickly and we are still trying to get back into a normal routine around here! Everyone's been busy and growing. Here are a few highlights:
Luke has joined the local hockey league and now plays in full gear twice a week. He is so excited about it that he invited his teacher and several classmates to watch him play last night! He was thrilled when Mrs. B and one of his classmates actually came to cheer him on! Luke is also learning to read harder books and impresses us with his new skills daily. His goal is to read chapter books by summer. Last weekend, he earned a trip to Jumpin' Joeys for an outstanding report card and for being named Star Student for the 3rd time this year! Luke's newest interest is science. He decided to spend his Christmas money on a chemistry set and has enjoyed mixing up some unique concoctions.
Gabe is busy mastering puzzles, his alphabet, and his counting skills. His vocabulary is amazing for his age and he seems to be taking after Luke in many areas. He still loves dressing up in his costumes and playing games with Luke. He is excited about turning 3 in April and starting preschool next year. The picture below pretty much sums up how he spends his time: Dressed as a ninja turtle, wearing a Band-aid (no injury though), and playing in the bean table.
Kiera keeps growing taller, but is only in the 10th percentile for weight (though I assured her doctor that she eats plenty). She is learning to stand her own ground with the boys and puts up quite a fight if they try to take her toys. Unfortunately, this also transferred over to friends who came to play... She's a people pleaser who loves to help though so we're trying to convince the boys to simply ask for the toys because she will willingly hand them over 90% of the time! Kiera is also on the verge of talking a lot! She repeats new words every time we read books so it's only a matter of time before the squeals, grunts, and cries are replaced by nonstop chatter :). Ah, yes and she spends her time sitting on top of the train table just because she can.
I have been playing with our new camera which turned out to be a late Christmas gift since our other one quit working over break.
