Treaty stone

Limerick was known as the Treaty City. This is the site where they signed the famous treaty ending the siege. It was basically over religion, too. St Mary's was built in 1168 and is still used. It is a
really neat church.

We visited the Milk Market and saw the Masonic temple, too. We walked 3 miles back to the hotel and the kids did not whine or complain. :) I had to take a sign of the potato market parking.

Ireland

For the February half term we tagged along with Tom to his conference in Limerick. (No, the children did not learn any!) But we had a great stay in the Strand Hotel along the River Shannon. It was a great trip.

Double Assembly Jan 2010

Joe and Anastasia were both presenting at Assembly. Tom was in town and we were proud of them both.

Joe described his wind up toy that he made, while Ana told about her writing. Joe was a playground helper today and Anastasia received an award for most improvement reading and writing. She is now reading which is amazing.

Her teacher said that it finally just clicked.

Jan 17th - Anastasia is 5!!

We started off with french toast casserole with the party candle. We headed to church, had a nerf gun war with our visiting friend, Emily, went to church, the pub and had roast, and topped this off with birthday cake. We finished our big day by playing Mario again. Everyone is really improving!

Jungle Mania Party

Anastasia invited a few girlfriend's and we met at the local jump place. They had a great time. (we were even able to salvage the cupcakes, there was a minor incident where they fell). Anastasia had a great time with friends and family.

January Birthday weekend celebration

The kids finally went back to school and we are all having a great visit with Nana. Anastasia is sporting her new hair cut. WE decorated cup cakes for class and her friend's part and the cake for her actual family party.

Tom made it back this weekend and Anastasia is excited to celebrate her 5th birthday --all weekend.

Joe is having fun with Super Mario and Nana is pretty good at it, but she spends some time in the bubble. And Tom just ate Joe's player, oops.

Still snowing

We have pretty much been in the house and to the Beeches for the past 4 days. Friends of ours came over today, they were in a fender bender. Lisa who we took to the panto the other day was in a wreck, so, I think that we may simply stay put.

So, we have been painting nails, playing in the snow, building forts, playing wii and just hanging out. We are to be off until Tuesday as there is to be more snow......