Easter

What is Easter all about? Is it bunnies, eggs or the Cross? It is interesting that todays holidays are so diverted from their origin. Celebrating Easter is all about Christ dying for our sins and resurructing 3 days later. How did bunnies and eggs ever come into the picture? We did enjoy having an egg hunt with Sofia, but we made sure to mention over and over the real reason that we celebrate easter.
Christ rose!

The Carnival

We took Sofia to the carnival on good friday, and she was quite interested in all the tall rides. she seemed especially intrigued by the ferris wheel! The carnival has a whole new meaning when you have children. I can't wait till she is old enough to go on some rides. (wait a miniute, they are incredibly expensive... I guess I can wait).

it's a bugs life!

It is so neat to see Sofia learn about bugs and tiny things...
Karl is such a good teacher and loves to show her how to take note and enjoy the little things in life.

at the park...

Mascara

Sofia usually watches me get ready in the mornings. She drags the stool from the bathroom into our room and plays with various things on our dresser. She sometimes asks me for "mascara" or "deoterant", and I humor her by pretending to put some on her delicate lashes and underarms. So it is no surprise to me that one day I found her in our room, trying desperately to get some mascara on her eyes, just like mommy! I scolded her through smiles and tried to be stern, but I couldn't help but find this little 'mini-me', copy-cat a bit flattering!

Deep Lake, Westsyde

Have you ever been to Deep Lake, Westsyde? Well this day we set out to hike there, only we never did quite make it... I hadn't hiked there in 3 or so years and I didn't remember that it was a steep hike. Maybe not so steep for someone more than 3 feet tall, but for a 2 and 3 year old, I am sure that it seemed like Mt. Everest! They were quite the troopers and I was so impressed as I watched Sofia eagerly hike up the grade. (back pack and all) I won't tell you that It was practically empty... She did real good! As we enjoyed the beautiful sunshine and scenery, I was so thankful that I was able to enjoy these precious moments with my child. What better way to bond with the little one that show her the amazing beauty that God created in nature.

Art Class

Last wednesday, we went to our final art class. It was a great experience and really introduced Sofia to her creative side. Here she met a cute little red-head, Anika. Together with her mom, we enjoyed a sushi lunch to celebrate it's completion.