We had a great time on July 4th. Nicholas and I talked about the United States of America, the flag, and the Pledge of Allegiance. We did some patriotic arts and crafts as well. Stuart was off work so he and Nicholas were running around playing. At one point, Nicholas had two toys that he was pretending were his boat oars that he was using to paddle his pretend boat. Stuart pointed out to him that the two oars were different from each other - one had a solid surface, like a shovel, and the other one was more open, like a rake. He asked Nicholas which oar would be better at moving the boat through the water. We got out a container of water to let Nicholas figure out the answer for himself by running his hand through the water with his fingers closed and then again with them open. He decided that his hand was more effective when his fingers were closed.
Stuart soon lost control of his classroom and got splashed with water by his student!
Fellowship Church always puts on a great event. It started at 6:00 out in the parking lot which was filled with 15 inflatable structures such as bounces houses, water slides, obstacle courses, and even an inflatable climbing wall! They also had hot dogs, hamburgers, snow cones, and ice cream. At 8:00 we all went inside for a great concert by the worship team. Nicholas was very excited about the concert because he usually doesn't get to go into "Mommy and Daddy Church" with us. We happened to sit next to Lisa Whelchel (Blair Warner from The Facts of Life TV show) and her husband, Steve. I just recently finished reading Lisa's book called, So You're Thinking About Homeschooling, so it was neat to be able to talk with them for a while. The concert was awesome and it wrapped up about 9:15. We all headed outside for the firework show by the lake.
On Thursday we went to Circle of Sciences with some of our friends from Montessori Episcopal School (MES) where Nicholas goes to preschool. Circle of Sciences is an incredible learning center for math and science and it's located right here in Flower Mound. We enjoyed getting to learn about and touch many interesting and unique animals.
We saw a prairie dog and learned that they love to eat carrots. They have such soft fur!
We saw the biggest walking stick ever! We weren't allowed to touch him though. He had already lost one leg before we ever got there so I think the rule was made in his best interest!
We got to touch a cute little hedgehog and learned that he is prickly!
We learned about mice and watched one run through a maze!
Look at this friendly bird hanging out on Nicholas' feet. He was especially fun because he talked. We watched him fly back to his cage!
We also got to touch a corn snake!
Some other neat animals we saw included a three-toed box turtle, a chinchilla, frogs, toads, an iguana, a tarantula, sugar glider, and many more!
Unfortunately it had been raining pretty heavily so we only got to spend time with the indoor animals. We hope to go back soon so we can visit with the outdoor animals. We aren't sure what's out there but we know there was a horse, cow and lots of chickens!
On Friday, we went to Paradise Pond with some friends from the PTA. It is an indoor play area at a church in Grapevine. They have a huge climbing structure, bounce house, tons of costumes for girls and boys, a pretend grocery, a train table, climbing wall, building block area, video games, etc.
Here is an unusual picture of the Incredible Hulk directing traffic!
After Paradise Pond we all went to lunch at Willhoite's in Grapevine. They have a great lunch buffet and kids eat free :) Afterwards we went to an outdoor park called Casey's Clubhouse. This playground was built in 1998 in memory of a child who had been confined to a wheelchair. It includes a two story play structure that is 100% wheelchair accessible, learning stations, and even water-spouting dolphins - bring your swimsuits! We enjoyed freeze pops (Thank you, Mrs. Deb!) and went home for Nicholas to crash for nap time.
There is just so much to do and so little time to do it all - but we are doing our best to get the most out of this summer time fun!
June 27, 2007
We spent the morning at Pump It Up! which is an indoor play area that has 8 inflatables such as bounce houses, obstacle courses, slides, and even one that has basketball goals in it! It was a great way to get some exercise since it has been too rainy here to go to a park.
Reese Williams' Birthday Party!!
We had so much fun at our friend Reese's birthday party. He just turned 4 years old! Nicholas loved the float tube that they had and was overjoyed when he realized that each child was getting one of their own as a party favor to take home!
Look at the pirate cake that Reese's mom made! Isn't it incedible?! Ahoy, matey!
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