Mad Scientists

We had so much fun for Cal's 7th birthday party.  We did several experiments and made lots of messes.  It was an 80 degree, sunny November day so after outfitting everyone in lab coats and safety goggle, we took the party outside.

Jello Petri Dishes

 Color Change Milk

                                               GAK/slime

 

 Lava Lamps in a Bottle

 Sediment Shakers and Tornados in a Bottle

 Shake your own Ice Cream

I didn't get any photos of the Alka Seltzer Rockets or Mentos Cannons

but they were AWESOME and the kids loved them. 

Several of the cute kiddos have told their parents that they want to be scientists when they grow up.  One kid who went to a Chuck E Cheese party earlier in the day said that Cal's party was way better . . . makes a party-planning momma's heart happy!!! 

Most experiments from http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/

Seriously . . . Seven?!?

I love this boy!

Seven Things About Cal @ 7:

1. He still loves the Beatles.  I think his favorite song may have switched to "Hey Jude".  I hear that one more now than his previous favorite, "Day Tripper".

2.  He still loves baseball.  The baseball trip with his dad, grandpa, uncles, and cousins may have been the highlight of his year.

3.  He still loves Legos.  He went to Legoland this summer and he loved every second.

4.  His sister is his "best friend for life" and she wouldn't have it any other way!

5.  He rocks at math and loves science.  See future blog post for today's science party.  It was a BLAST!

6.  I think he is the friendliest kid I know.

7.  He recently told his class and teacher that he is Jewish.  I think he is really looking forward to those 8 crazy nights. 





Joining us tonight is Cameron from Aurora!

Monday, September 13th:  The best baseball game (even though the Rockies lost) we have ever been too! And we've been to a lot of great games.

Our friends picked Tom and Erica picked a great night. The kids played and went home with 4 baseball cards each and made at least two appearances dancing on the big screen.  Dinger sat next to us.

and then there was this . . .

I think this makes his top 10 list of coolest things he's ever done.  It'll make the Christmas card for sure.

Cam high fived spectators all the way back up the stairs.

Everytime I leave my great camera at home I miss a fantastic shot.  When I lug all my gear, nothing exciting or interesting happens at all!

Here's the story in Cam's words:  Kelly was up on the concourse, they asked her, and she like "OK, but I won't catch anything." Then she's like, "Could my husband do it?" Went out there, a lot nervous, don't want to embarrass myself. The field is thick like a golf fairway. I heard it was spongy, but really its just thick. The girl shot the first one off center and short, it was spinning. I had to sprint to get up to it. Then the second, I figures she'd shoot longer. Nope. Waited to read it and then had to sprint forward as well. Made both catches at my waist, running forward. It was awesome. Cool to be cheered by 34,000 people. I gave high fives back up the row, people shouting, "Way to go Cameron... Nice Catches..." SO COOL.

Thanks Benzons! And thanks Erica for the pictures!

Why My Kids Are the Best

They let me dress them up and take them out to practice my passion. Really, they do this a lot.

It only required a little bribing! A new lego set for Cal and a Zhu Zhu pet room for Cami.

Pics at Aurora Reservoir, Beacon Point, and Southlands.

NOTE: Colorado sky not digitally enhanced. (I love it!)

Happy Birthday Cami

Today my baby turned 4! She would say that she is a "big gurrl" but she'll always be my baby.

She has learned a lot in the last year.

She loves being outside and is the only member of our family who actually enjoys camping.

She loves dogs now. Just a few months back she was the most scared kid I have ever seen.

She has lost her "lazy shoulders". She used to slouch when she didn't get her way.

She is the best little skier and she is braver than I will ever be.

She still loves to cook and she really enjoys helping with cleaning. If I don't let her help clean toilets she is mad at me for days.

Her brother is still her best friend.

She has a Sweet and Sassy little attitude (Sweet and Sassy is her favorite salon). This pic was from her very first hair cut.

She loves tea parties and all things princess, fairy, Barbie or Princess Lea.

Favorite Color: Pink

Favorite Food: Cheese with Chips, Crab Cheese Wontons

Favorite Songs: Single Ladies, Almost There
(from The Princess and the Frog), You Say He Just a Friend, Pants on the Ground

Favorite Friends: Lilly, Savannah, Alex, Mary

Favorite Toy: My puppy and anything fancy

Favorite Shows: My Friends Tigger and Pooh, Olivia, Phineas and Ferb

Favorite Movie: The Princess and the Frog

Favorite Thing to Do: Play with my Mom, Dad, and Cal

We love to play with you too Cami! You are such a sweet, sunshine girl!

Love you, Mom, Dad and Cal

Mrs. Auger

Can you believe this lady retires tomorrow?

After years of "this is my last year" she is finally going to do it. I can't imagine how many kids she has influenced over the years. I distinctly remember things said by my sixth grade teacher.

These kids loved sharing your spotlight.

Congratulations! We love you! Job well done!

Cal's New Best Friend

Yet another "I'll never do that" done this year.

First it was Facebook. I had to join for business marketing reasons.

Now this . . .

We have heard for years how much Cal wanted a dog. He tells us he wanted one "his whole little kid life" and that his dog will sleep right in his bed with him. Cami has always been a little scared of dogs but has recently been coming around to like little ones.

On May 8th, while both kids were at birthday parties I drove down to the Colorado Puppy Rescue adoption event and picked up this guy. Cam and I had picked him out of about 20 puppies online as our favorite but the kids had no idea. Cal was absolutely in shock. He kept saying "This is our dog???" Cami on the other hand was super excited.

After much name discussion we decided on Phineas because he likes to chew on aglets. Check out Phineas and Ferb on Disney Channel if you have no idea what I am talking about. On one episode, Phineas and Ferb put on this whole Aglet Awareness campaign so it was pretty hilarious when Cal turns to me and says, "Mom, he's eating your aglet!"

So far, we have lost one pair of purple mary jane crocs, one aglet, and many hours of sleep but how could we pass on this pure joy?

Seriously, the kids didn't even ask to turn on the tv for a couple of days. More pics and more of what Cami thinks coming when I download my other memory card.