Short Rainbow

Skinny Water Balloons

My son and my nephew wondered what would happen if they took balloons meant for making animals and filled them with water instead. I didn't think it would work, but it did. They had a great time with them.

Big Pink Flower

One of many flowers at my parents' house.

Before Sunrise

Elephant Toothpaste

If you look up this experiment online, it'll tell you that you to use 6% hydrogen peroxide that you buy from a salon supply store. Turns out, 3% also works well enough. I really didn't think it would, but was happy when it did. So was he. 

Photo Fun

 That was his idea for a photo pose. He preferred it to the one I suggested. 

She was much more cooperative. 

Sometimes the Answer is YES!

Remember that tender mercy moment a couple of weeks ago where my husband walked outside and told me he had a job interview? He did well at that interview. He did well at the second interview a week later (yesterday). And less than an hour ago, he received an offer for employment! We are feeling super blessed. Time to celebrate!

Fun

My 13-year-old was creating with chalk on the driveway at twilight last night. 

She inspired me to join in with her. This is her work. Mine isn't pictured here.

I didn't want to come inside afterwards. It was a beautiful evening with a cool, peaceful breeze. 

"Are you going to come in? Or am I going to have to drag you in?" she asked me.

I laughed.

I guess she thought someone might think it looked weird for me to be sitting on a chair (the one she dragged outside and stood on to take pictures) in the middle of the driveway alone in the dark.
I could have sat there for hours.

But I followed her in. 

Next Time the DS Stays Home

 We went to Wheeler Farm today. My favorite part was listening to a guy explain how to spin different kinds of fibers. My daughters liked the animals. My son? "Using my DS." And yes, he is wearing his pajamas.