It's been a long while since I've given you anything on just Tucker. The little man is not so little anymore! He's off the charts for his height, according to the doctor. So, maybe we've got another Grampy on our hands? Anyway, here's some photos and video that show how he's changed from January to today. Enjoy! (AND COMMENT, PLEASE!)
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Friday, May 30, 2008
Saturday, May 24, 2008
The Coolest Party Evah!
FOR REALS! (I think I read too much Perez Hilton)
We started the day tying t-shirts and soaking them in vinegar water to dye later. Then, we ate lunch (burgers, dogs, veggies, chips, strawberry salad).
After the kids ate and ran for a bit, we did our first experiment: Exploding Coke! The kids weren't sure what would happen when the Mentos dropped into the coke, so they were pretty surprised to see it come shooting out of the bottle. It even hit the trees above us on our first try. Tries #2 and 3 weren't as good, but they still worked.
Then, we talked about using nature items for dyes. I had boiled red cabbage to make dye and also dandelion (yellow) and lily of the valley (green) but they didn't work too well. The vinegar mordant we used reacted with the cabbage to make a lovely purple color (the cabbage water is actually blue when you boil it). I had some RIT dye here that we used for those that wanted dark green shirts. The kids really seemed to enjoy that.
Then, we had SLIME TIME! We made our own slime with water, glue and "magic potion" (borax water) to make some really cool slime stuff.
Then Tim instigated a water fight and the kids took turns spraying everyone with the hose and dumping cups of water on each other.
There was also a station where they could guess if something was going to sink or swim.
Riley, Juliana, TJ and Eric seemed to enjoy that the most.
Then we planted RED HOT POKERS for the kids to plant outside at home when they grow.
Then we had cake and ice cream. Honestly, I think this was the coolest birthday cake I have EVER made. The grossest, too! It turned out so awesome. Well worth the time I invested in that this morning!!
After that they played for a bit before we opened presents (where there was a small balloon fight!) and more outdoor play.
All in all, it was a fun day.....now Tim asked how I'm going to top this for next time.....I just don't know the answer to that one, yet.
(Link to last year's party)
We started the day tying t-shirts and soaking them in vinegar water to dye later. Then, we ate lunch (burgers, dogs, veggies, chips, strawberry salad).
After the kids ate and ran for a bit, we did our first experiment: Exploding Coke! The kids weren't sure what would happen when the Mentos dropped into the coke, so they were pretty surprised to see it come shooting out of the bottle. It even hit the trees above us on our first try. Tries #2 and 3 weren't as good, but they still worked.
Then, we talked about using nature items for dyes. I had boiled red cabbage to make dye and also dandelion (yellow) and lily of the valley (green) but they didn't work too well. The vinegar mordant we used reacted with the cabbage to make a lovely purple color (the cabbage water is actually blue when you boil it). I had some RIT dye here that we used for those that wanted dark green shirts. The kids really seemed to enjoy that.
Then, we had SLIME TIME! We made our own slime with water, glue and "magic potion" (borax water) to make some really cool slime stuff.
Then Tim instigated a water fight and the kids took turns spraying everyone with the hose and dumping cups of water on each other.
There was also a station where they could guess if something was going to sink or swim.
Riley, Juliana, TJ and Eric seemed to enjoy that the most.
Then we planted RED HOT POKERS for the kids to plant outside at home when they grow.
Then we had cake and ice cream. Honestly, I think this was the coolest birthday cake I have EVER made. The grossest, too! It turned out so awesome. Well worth the time I invested in that this morning!!
All in all, it was a fun day.....now Tim asked how I'm going to top this for next time.....I just don't know the answer to that one, yet.
(Link to last year's party)
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Blog? What blog?
I have a blog? For real?
Sorry about that....been busy planning a splendiferous party for my darling Rugby. He asked for a science theme this year and my friend Kelly teaches science, so she's been helping me plan out the event. Lots of cool pictures will be had, I'm sure.
I did have a little mishap with that today. I got the kids white t-shirts that I made iron on name badges that said "Professor _______" and had a cool picture of a beaker with oozing potion. Washed them to get the ickys out and the transfers washed off. It was terrible. I called the company that makes the labels and they are sending replacements, but I won't have them for the party soooooooooooo, we're going to tie dye them instead. I'm sure it'll be fine, but I was so disappointed. Here's what they looked like before the washer was naughty:
Here's the sign for the mailbox:
Here's their science journals to record their experiment results:
Here were the invites:
(Happy, Kel?)
Sorry about that....been busy planning a splendiferous party for my darling Rugby. He asked for a science theme this year and my friend Kelly teaches science, so she's been helping me plan out the event. Lots of cool pictures will be had, I'm sure.
I did have a little mishap with that today. I got the kids white t-shirts that I made iron on name badges that said "Professor _______" and had a cool picture of a beaker with oozing potion. Washed them to get the ickys out and the transfers washed off. It was terrible. I called the company that makes the labels and they are sending replacements, but I won't have them for the party soooooooooooo, we're going to tie dye them instead. I'm sure it'll be fine, but I was so disappointed. Here's what they looked like before the washer was naughty:
Here's the sign for the mailbox:
Here's their science journals to record their experiment results:
Here were the invites:
(Happy, Kel?)
Friday, May 16, 2008
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Lazy
Hi all.
We're back. I have OODLES of pictures. We had so much fun! (Uncle makes the BEST wine!!) I'm too lazy to post pictures now, I haven't been sleeping well lately because Tucker is sick, so when he's better I hope to have more pictures and posting to do!
While you wait, read this book: WITH by Donald Harington. Great book, even if parts are scary for a parent to read. Enjoy and see you soon!
We're back. I have OODLES of pictures. We had so much fun! (Uncle makes the BEST wine!!) I'm too lazy to post pictures now, I haven't been sleeping well lately because Tucker is sick, so when he's better I hope to have more pictures and posting to do!
While you wait, read this book: WITH by Donald Harington. Great book, even if parts are scary for a parent to read. Enjoy and see you soon!
Sunday, May 11, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUE!
My Sister-in-law Sue is turning the big 3-0 today!
From the time I met her, she's* welcomed me warmly to the family and made me feel like I belonged. I can't begin to describe how wonderful that has been!
You can see her personality bubble up out of her smile and make everyone around her smile.
So, HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUE!
Sorry I don't have any fun stories to share, I'm sure the other sisters will have some.........
*Not just Sue, but the whole family....it's just that this post is all about Sue!
**Forgive me, I only have pix from her graduation last spring. Check out her sisters blogs for more pictures!! Lisa, Steph, and Christine
From the time I met her, she's* welcomed me warmly to the family and made me feel like I belonged. I can't begin to describe how wonderful that has been! 
You can see her personality bubble up out of her smile and make everyone around her smile.
So, HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUE!
Sorry I don't have any fun stories to share, I'm sure the other sisters will have some.........
*Not just Sue, but the whole family....it's just that this post is all about Sue!
**Forgive me, I only have pix from her graduation last spring. Check out her sisters blogs for more pictures!! Lisa, Steph, and Christine
Friday, May 09, 2008
Monday, May 05, 2008
New Posts
There's a new one up at Jess Bosman Photography and there's one scheduled for 7pm tonight for Cafe Jessica.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
The Great Outdoors
The weekend was predicted to be crap, but we were pleasantly surprised! It was almost 60 on Saturday and almost 70 on Sunday. It was a beautiful weekend.
Saturday morning, we went to a couple rummages. I got the boys a beanbag chair with a footstool for $1, we need to add some packing peanuts or something to the chair, but it's in great condition. TJ loves it! R&R do, too, but I think JoJo has laid the official claim to it.
Saturday afternoon, TJ was digging in the dirt where I had planted some veggies. Needless to say Momma wasn't happy. So, I knew that there was a bag of blue sand I got for Tim's class in the back of the car (he ended up using something else, so it wasn't opened.) So I made a make-shift sandbox for TJ: A Redneck Sand Sled!
While I was doing that, R&R were demonstrating that they don't need a rope to have fun and give their mother a heart attack:
Then, they found out about the sand sled. I think they enjoyed it more than TJ!
Maybe not....
Saturday morning, we went to a couple rummages. I got the boys a beanbag chair with a footstool for $1, we need to add some packing peanuts or something to the chair, but it's in great condition. TJ loves it! R&R do, too, but I think JoJo has laid the official claim to it.
Saturday afternoon, TJ was digging in the dirt where I had planted some veggies. Needless to say Momma wasn't happy. So, I knew that there was a bag of blue sand I got for Tim's class in the back of the car (he ended up using something else, so it wasn't opened.) So I made a make-shift sandbox for TJ: A Redneck Sand Sled!
While I was doing that, R&R were demonstrating that they don't need a rope to have fun and give their mother a heart attack:
Then, they found out about the sand sled. I think they enjoyed it more than TJ!
Maybe not....
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