Updates

of a few events the girls have been involved in that I haven't blogged about.

Monday Nov. 19 - A visit to the fire station.

We visited a local fire station with our Early Learners group ( I forgot my camera), and had a great time chatting with Firefighter Ryan and Firefighter Donny. They talked with the kids about when and how to phone 911, discussed escape plans from their homes, and showed them all the gear they wear. They then took us out into the garage area, where the kids got to sit in the fire trucks, and view the equipment including an infrared camera. Awesome field trip and one that is worth repeating as they get older!

Sept -Nov - Swimming lessons

The girls just finished their fall session of swimming lessons. Tara's first time, and Aislinn taking Sunfish. Both girls will redo their level, Tara needing to develop her comfort level with putting her head underwater, and Aislinn just needs to get a bit bigger and stronger. (She was quite a bit smaller than the rest of her class). Both girls had a great time and the instructors were fabulous. It's a great way to get them some exercise in the winter too, so we will be putting them in the next session again regardless.

Sept - Dec -Highland dancing

Asilinn has progressed to dancing the Highland Fling, and has learned half of the Swords dance. She seems to really be enjoying her class which includes her and one other girl, and is looking forward to the recital in December.

Sept -Dec - Gymnastics

Gymnastics are still underway, and the girls are having a great time. It is really helping Tara's gross motor skills although she still refuses to do 2 foot jumps off of the equipment. It's been great to see her Independence from Aislinn take off in this class.
Aislinn's group is doing more skills work than I have seen them do yet, and Aislinn's upper body strength is slowly improving. (We are hoping her climb into her bunk bed is helping too!)

November - Local Children's museum

We recently picked up a year family pass which gives us access to some local museums, and one in particular the girls have quite taken too. They have costumes to wear, a sand table with hidden dinasoar bones, a restaurant set up, a fish tank, fossils to look at, a display case full of mounted birds and small mammals and so much more. We are looking forward to exploring it more when we have quiet afternoons this winter.

October -Rock and Gem show

On a quiet weekend, we took advantage of a free Rock and Gem show being held at a local university, and spent a couple hours exploring the rock exhibits. The girls had a chance to pan for gold and chatted with some very friendly vendors who were happy to share their knowledge with them. They each got a twoonie and were able to choose a specimen to take home.

October - Halloween concert

We spent a morning attending a concert with Halloween music as the means of introducing kids to the different instruments and sounds of the orchestra. The music and approach was a bit much for Tara, but it was an interesting experience as we don't often have much exposure to music of that kind.