Workshops!

I've been busy creating these fun workshops for you and your family. Come and join in on the fun!

Kids YOGA

Kid’s yoga is fun for parents and children. In these classes we will focus on breathing exercises, yoga moves, meditation, music and storytelling.  Each class will have a seasonal theme. Classes are 30 minutes and great for all ages.

 Felting workshops

Needle felting is the process of using a barbed needle to tangle wool roving into a strong fibre. It’s addictive, meditative and great to do with others.  Wet felting is the process of using warm water, soap and roving make felt.   It is equally as fun and satisfying .

Kids YOGA and Wet Felting workshop

 

Come join the fun with kids yoga, followed by a light snack and some wet felting.  You and your child will wrap roving of wool around a natural bar of soap and wet felt it.  Kids enjoy playing with water and  soap which makes this a perfect activity!

Your finished product will be a bar of soap in its own face cloth.   Children love to help in this activity.  They will also love bath time that much more!   A felted soap is a great thing to make with your child as gifts for grandparents and teachers.

September 18^th, 2010

09:30- 12:00

All ages welcome

$3o/ includes kids yoga, light snack, supplies to make a felted soap.

More details when you register with Annie  Bananie at anniebdr@gmail.com

The Pumpkin and the Mouse Needle Felting Workshop

 

 Bring The Mouse and The Pumpkin story to life with needle felted props.  Share the art of storytelling with your little ones.  In this workshop you will learn to needle felt a 3 dimensional pumpkin, a mouse and his friends.  We will also discuss the fine points of captivating our small audiences with tales that spark imaginative thought.  

Needle felting is fun and addictive.  With a barbed needle and carded sheep’s wool you can sculpt the wool into any shape. Once you learn the basic technique you can make anything from balls, dolls, vegetables and more!

October 20^th

18:30- 21:00

18:30 – Arrive early and participate in a 20 minute Kundalini yoga class or arrive at 19:00 for a needle felting workshop.

Age: 12 and up (babies in arms welcome)

$40/ includes supplies to make your props, tea, light snack and good conversation.

More details when you register with Annie  Bananie at anniebdr@gmail.com

Kids YOGA and ball felting workshop

 

During yoga class we will have fun doing yoga poses, storytelling and fun  with balls!!! We will have a small snack followed by felting a ball of your own.   The ball you felt can be a play ball, a Christmas ornament or a simple decoration that is beautiful and uplifting.

October 16th

09:30- 12:00

Age: All ages are welcome

$3o/ includes kids yoga, light snack, supplies to make a felted ball.

More details when you register with Annie  Bananie at anniebdr@gmail.com

A Mother's Musings

As a new mother, when my children were but little beings I sometimes wished for the day where they could walk, talk and be more independent.  Now 8 years later my children can walk,talk in complex sentences and don't need me as a young baby/toddler needs his/her mother.  I see there growing bodies and can't believe they once lived inside of me.  How did time get ahead of me?  How does it happen that little babies grow into big children.

I no longer wish for my children to reach the next milestone. I now wish for time to stop.  I cherish those moments where we are cuddled up in sleeping bags and reading books.  I am ecstatic when a spontaneous hug reaches me out of nowhere.  When a gentle kiss on the lips denotes a feeling of innocence and love.

Every moment goes by to become but a memory etched in my heart.   Deepak Chopra says if one breaths long and deep one can prolong life, live in the moment and slow down the progression of time.  As I sit with my children I inhale deeply and exhale completely.   Blessings to all parents around the world. May you breath long and deep.

I waited for the phone call from my sister saying that her contractions had started. I was her doula and waited for the phone to ring with great excitement.  The phone call arrived on July 26th, Avery's due date. About 10 blocks separates my house from my sister's and I raced over.  When I arrived contractions were indeed being felt with not much rest in between. This little girl was coming and coming quick.  The midwife came and we drove through 5 o'clock traffic with ease and grace.  Although I did wonder what the other people in cars were thinking when they saw my sister draped over the back van seat, head hanging down, on all fours as I pushed into her back to alleviate the pain.

We arrived at the hospital humming through each contraction.  When Derek, Mad's (sister) husband arrived on the ward bearing bags the nurses said: "If you are looking for the humming ladies they are down there."  I had a real big belly laugh when I heard that...hehehe...still laughing.



It all went amazingly well with baby Avery born at 07:30 that night, mom did it all naturally.  She was strong. I could feel her strength and courage.  I marveled at the journey little Avery did coming down the birthing canal. It really is a miracle from conception to birth.


Welcome to this spinning planet little Avery.  I love you!

The sun kisses our skin.  Our smiles radiate light as we play and enjoy our summer days.  We are having a great summer!  The weather has been great for adventuring to wading pools and splash pads.  Last week at the Beech Street pool it was super hero day. Around here super heroes are popular. On any given day kids are running around with capes fluttering behind as they save the world from peril.   So super hero day at the pool was lived with passion and much fun!

  I love living in a city that offers so many programs for kids and families. We are truly blessed.  I often remind myself of how lucky I am to have all that I need.  I am in need of nothing and am grateful for what I have and that includes my friends, family and all the little ones that grace my life.  Thank you!

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Lazy summer days, warm sun rays,  cool breezes and good friends.  We've been kissed by summer and loving it. There is not much time to blog these days as we spend our moments outside in the great outdoors far from the computer.  I hope you are enjoying the warmth and sunshine :)

Much Love to you...

Zoe and Owen

 

Painting up a Storm

It is a pleasure to watch children play with colour!  Children love experimenting with paint.  Their paint brush becomes their magic wand and their imaginations is their canvas It's amazing how long the child will concentrate on something when he/she is thoroughly invested in what she/he is doing.

Here are some painting projects we've been working on. Painting outdoors is great!

I hope you are enjoying your summer :)  We've been living in the outdoors, gathering with friends and loving life.
Much love,
ME