Yes, the Olympics are just around the corner...and the current snowboard star's knees are starting to shake. They just got word of this guy...new to the snowboard scene...and taking it by a storm.
Monday, December 16, 2013
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Friday, December 6, 2013
December Holidays - Part 1
I'm on a roll, better not stop me know. Happy Nikolaus Day! Another German Tradition.
Since there are so many Germans in Michigan, Nikolaus makes a special stop here. Last night, Benjamin put his boot outside the front door. This morning, there were golden coins on the floor in the foyer. "Gold!" said Benjamin, he learned at school that Nikolaus would leave gold. The gold coins lead out the door to a boot full of treats. "Cool" said Benjamin. When he realized that the gold was in reality, chocolate coins, he asked where the real gold was.
Later, I took him to school & Nikolaus had been there and filled his House Shoes inside his locker. His eyes lit up and he said "Nikolaus is Nuts!"
I stayed to watch their Nikolaus event. They sang songs in German, recited a poem, then Nikolaus gave each of them a present.
Since there are so many Germans in Michigan, Nikolaus makes a special stop here. Last night, Benjamin put his boot outside the front door. This morning, there were golden coins on the floor in the foyer. "Gold!" said Benjamin, he learned at school that Nikolaus would leave gold. The gold coins lead out the door to a boot full of treats. "Cool" said Benjamin. When he realized that the gold was in reality, chocolate coins, he asked where the real gold was.
Later, I took him to school & Nikolaus had been there and filled his House Shoes inside his locker. His eyes lit up and he said "Nikolaus is Nuts!"
I stayed to watch their Nikolaus event. They sang songs in German, recited a poem, then Nikolaus gave each of them a present.
November Holidays - part 3
Yes, I know you are waiting on the holiday that we think about when we think of November in America. THANKSGIVING!
We traveled south for 11 days of friends & family...and Benjamin's first real Thanksgiving.
Here are a few snapshots. Benjamin really enjoyed hanging out with his cousins. Unfortunately, since visits in the past have been short with long gaps between them, Benjamin struggles with names. Throughout our time with them, he would ask me "What's her name again?" and refer to Elijah as "that Boy." Hope we can change that with having visits more often.
We traveled south for 11 days of friends & family...and Benjamin's first real Thanksgiving.
Here are a few snapshots. Benjamin really enjoyed hanging out with his cousins. Unfortunately, since visits in the past have been short with long gaps between them, Benjamin struggles with names. Throughout our time with them, he would ask me "What's her name again?" and refer to Elijah as "that Boy." Hope we can change that with having visits more often.
November Holidays - Part 2
In Germany, kids celebrate St.Martin's Day by walking in a town parade while singing songs & carrying homemade lanterns. Here is Benjamin & friend with the lanterns they made in school.
The story of St. Martin captured Benjamin's attention. Benjamin & Rene sang the songs & acted out the story several times. I wish I could post the videos, but the files are to large.
St. Martin was riding on a horse on a cold winters day. He came across a homeless man that was freezing. He got down off his horse and used his sword to cut his coat/cloak in half, giving the homeless man some thing to keep him warm.
The story of St. Martin captured Benjamin's attention. Benjamin & Rene sang the songs & acted out the story several times. I wish I could post the videos, but the files are to large.
St. Martin was riding on a horse on a cold winters day. He came across a homeless man that was freezing. He got down off his horse and used his sword to cut his coat/cloak in half, giving the homeless man some thing to keep him warm.
November Holidays - Part #1
In November, our friends in India celebrated their biggest holiday of the year... Diwali.
To celebrate Diwali on this side of the world, we made Rangoli Designs with colored sand & templates.
To celebrate Diwali on this side of the world, we made Rangoli Designs with colored sand & templates.
Thursday, November 21, 2013
That's my boy
Yesterday, when I picked Benjamin up from school, I asked him: Do you want to go to the library or go home and rake leaves? He answered "I want to go home and do crafts." My heart smiled...he is the perfect child.
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