Smoke from western edge of the continent (BC) made for a surreal setting in the middle (MB).

Smoke from western edge of the continent (BC) made for a surreal setting in the middle (MB). Thankfully it cleared up the next day.

Liam took it upon himself to put his clothes away in his new closet himself...

Liam took it upon himself to put his clothes away in his new closet himself...

A couple days ago:

A couple days ago:
Liam is excited and yells, "Oh boy!"
Elle follows up with an equally excited, "Oh girl!"

Watching Planet Earth with Elle, is notably different than with the boys.

Watching Planet Earth with Elle, is notably different than with the boys. First animal is introduced, Elle, "can I pet it?" Next animal is introduced, Elle, "can I pet it?" Next animal...

First +30 degree day of the season. Kids drinking hot chocolate because they insist they're cold.

Nothing like a good book on a spring day.

Nothing like a good book on a spring day.

Elle excitedly, "Mum, look what I found!" Places object in Sara's hand.

Elle excitedly, "Mum, look what I found!" Places object in Sara's hand.

Sara curious, "Oh?"

Elle just as excited, "Mum, look what I found in my nose!"

Sara no longer curious, "Oh."

Elle has gotten really good at drawing lately.

Elle has gotten really good at drawing lately.

I just discovered that Liam can now write his name without assistance...

I just discovered that Liam can now write his name without assistance...