Horse Back Riding

Just in time before the rain fell, the boys had their first experience riding on a pony at a friend's farm. They did enjoyed seeing so many wonderful animals. When we entered the ranch, the first thing we saw a huge peacock. I did hope to see a peacock with feathers sticking it out. We did make several attempts. It did not work, but at least I took a good shot of a close-up peacock.

Before the boys rode on a pony, they had to learn to brush the pony and clean the hoof off. We did have a wonderful trainer. Dylan was the first one who volunteered to go on a pony. He went on several rounds. Ryan was on the other hand. At first, he did not want to go on a pony because he feared to fall off a pony. I had to bribe him to get him something-- a Blue Puffle (Psst, he will get it one for Easter's anyway.) He did enjoy for a little bit around.

After they finished riding on a pony, they visited several other animals: pigs, goats, rabbits, donkeys, and cats. Many of them was braved enough to feed the animals. In fact, they wanted to work on a farm so they could get a free horse back riding this summer. It was a nice way to end of our Spring Break!

Happy Campers

Have you ever had any indoor camping? Thought it was a perfect way to entertain the boys over their Spring Break. They sure were happy campers!

I could have provide them smores but unfortunately I had to think about Dylan. He is not able to have marshmallow due to having a retainer. But this is a life time memory to do something unique over their break.

Another One

Not too long ago, Ryan lost his first front tooth. Now, he lost his second front tooth. This is a good sign because we don't need to have a dentist to pull it out before June (we were warned if his front teeth didn't come out. This saves us some bucks.)

He was so proud to earn another dollar, so he would be able to purchase more Plush Club Penguin stuff.

Ceiling Cat

This is what we found when we came home.

Children's Museum

Right after we went out for a morning hiking, I took the boys to The New Children Museum in downtown San Diego. I would give a thumb-up if my kids were younger than they are at right now. They did not mind for an hour and a half because it was relatively new, and was their first time.

Dylan pretended that he is one of the Ninjas.

Ryan did pretty good on making a picture out of colorful tapes.

Ryan was gallant enough to try out for rock climbing while Dylan was afraid of height.

Dylan was trying to make the world largest bubble.

Last before we left for home, I thought this was one of the amazing balloon creatures.

What does it look like to you?

This is the first and probably last time I would take my boys to The New Children Museum. They are getting too old to attend this event. I am planning on taking them out to variety place around San Diego over our two week of a Spring Break.

Hiking

On our first day of a Spring Break, the boys and I decided to go out for a hiking in our home area. It was a beautiful day! We started off at 9 A.M to spend more extra activities throughout the day.

Boys were hiking on their way to a neighbor park.

Dylan and Ryan posed for the picture on a bridge.

Dylan volunteered to take a close-up picture of me.

Ryan did pretty much on his own swinging up and down independently.

Dylan enjoyed doing the swirl swinging. Not me! It would make me dizzy!

Since they did not complain going out for a hiking, I decided to take them to a New Children Museum in Downtown San Diego on their first day of a Spring Break.

A Night Before St. Patrick's

I read a story, A Night Before St. Patrick's to students overhead. While I was reading a book, I demonstrated and asked questions.

After the questions, I splited into two writing groups. Each group have their own writing essay.

Lower Level: What kind of cool places could you go, if you were that small?

Higher Level: If you were a Leprechaun, where would you hide your pot of gold?



Once they already started writing a first draft, they will do it as for a homework. NO EXCUSE! Because tomorrow is a Lucky Day for not having a homework. Pretty much of today, students created Leprechaun's trap hats, rainbow mobile, and bead rings with gold coins around their desk.

They all were excited and hoped that they catch Leprechaun in their Leprechaun's hat. My aide and I instead turned our classroom upside down. I get lots of "Oh My God!" responses from the staff. This would be interesting how the students react when they see in the morning. Instead of teaching of writing lesson (that's why I gave them a day before essay homework,) they will be cleaning the mess up for me!