Salman Khan talk at TED 2011 (from ted.com)

If you haven't seen this yet, I have to say it might be one of the coolest things I have ever seen. An amazing resource for anyone and it is even free!

This is the type of thing that makes me so excited about my girls being self-led learners... just how much is available to them, and when they have the desire to learn these things, there is no limit to how far they can go!

Aislinn turns 8!

She's getting big!

The things she can do; the way her brain can wrap around a concept with lighting speed;

the way she can fire back one liners at us, is all just astounding!

Gotta say I love this kid!

Happy Birthday, Ais!

Teeth!

Teeth have been falling out on a regular basis around here, but for Tara, these are the first -- and they both came out on the same night. (We had to encourage the second one

a bit as her adult tooth was squeezing in behind)

Yet another sign that we are leaving another stage of their lives and entering a new one ... daily the girls mature before our eyes. It is so amazing glimpsing the adult in them approaching,

yet a little bit sad at the same time! :(

Going back a bit...

Valentine's cards and gifts... it is a good thing the girls aren't in classes of 20 -- it would never happen!!!

(Idea and pirate template found here)

Curls

The girls had to have curly ponytails for their cheer leading competition, and so spent the Friday evening getting their hair done up in rag curls. -- I forgot to take pictures of the rags still in, and even forgot to take a picture of the curls right after, so this is Tara's hair 2 days later -- (then I made her shower)
The girls have plans to do it again, so when they do I will be sure to get more pics.


In case you haven't seen the technique, you cut an old t-shirt into strips, and then take small sections of damp hair and roll them around a strip of material, tying them at the top in a double knot. Lightly hairspray them if you want, sleep on it and voila!

Creationary

As most people probably know and have seen, Lego has come out with a series of games, including one called Creationary! The girls got it for Christmas, and we have been loving it. Below are some of our favorite creations. A great game for any kid who likes to build!

The months fly by...

So, I have noticed, that once I get out of the habit of doing something, it's really hard to get back into!

Once again, a look back at the past few months...

Christmas pics - a selection...

2010 Gingerbread house

The Science Center - Mythical creatures displayAnd, because we know Aunt Kristel will appreciate this one...

On display at the Science center as well!

And finally, the girls posing in their "Bears" pose at their competition in Niagara Falls!