Random

 The older kids and I played a game because they would say "random" a bit too much, and this was supposed to give them some indication of what random really meant. But I think "random" is the new "cool". It is a losing battle.

 Our friend Janet brought our other friends (Tom and Esta) for their first skate. They spent a lot of time falling, especially Tom. He had a good helmet, which was very reassuring because he was convinced he could do it right away and went on the ice hands free!

One quiet evening

 Evelyn helped set the table. She volunteered!

 Jennifer helped cook dinner.

 Daniel wrote a story.

Matthew, Melanie and Nathan played hockey

Usually things aren't so quiet and peaceful just at dinner making time. This time it was. It was worth remembering! (Who wants to remember the whining. The crying. The fighting. And the screaming of tired and hungry children?)