Today after school the boys helped with the yard work. Do you think they will still think this is fun in a couple of years?
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Helpers
Today after school the boys helped with the yard work. Do you think they will still think this is fun in a couple of years?
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
Adventures in Seattle
As soon as Alex's belt test was completed, we drove to Gma and Grandpa's house in Federal Way. The we continued to Seattle to spend the day with Auntie Nichole. Our first stop of the day was the Pacific Science Center. The boys love to explore and push every button. The music room became quite a bit louder once they discovered it!
After inspecting some Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches, we discovered a docent holding one. Alex and Zachary bravely petted it.
Then they climbed on a caterpillar.
The butterflies in the butterfly garden were very friendly.
The Gemini Capsule was another favorite.
Even though it was wet and cold outside, we couldn't escape the water experiments.
Argh! A space alien!
Our next adventure was a ride on the monorail! Alex and Zachary were able to ride in the front seat, and the driver let them each have a turn honking the horn!
We headed up to the top of the Space Needle. On the ride up, it looked like we had found a break in the weather. Of course, once we were at the top, the wind picked up and blew in some more rain clouds. I think we walked around the outside deck once before the wind became too strong. Inside, the boys had fun with the interactive displays, and having a snack.
Auntie Nichole took us to a sushi place with a conveyor belt for the sushi treats. Alex and Zachary really enjoyed picking their dishes off of the belt!
After inspecting some Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches, we discovered a docent holding one. Alex and Zachary bravely petted it.
Then they climbed on a caterpillar.
The butterflies in the butterfly garden were very friendly.
The Gemini Capsule was another favorite.
Even though it was wet and cold outside, we couldn't escape the water experiments.
Argh! A space alien!
Our next adventure was a ride on the monorail! Alex and Zachary were able to ride in the front seat, and the driver let them each have a turn honking the horn!
We headed up to the top of the Space Needle. On the ride up, it looked like we had found a break in the weather. Of course, once we were at the top, the wind picked up and blew in some more rain clouds. I think we walked around the outside deck once before the wind became too strong. Inside, the boys had fun with the interactive displays, and having a snack.
Auntie Nichole took us to a sushi place with a conveyor belt for the sushi treats. Alex and Zachary really enjoyed picking their dishes off of the belt!
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Belt Test
Alex has been practicing for his yellow belt test in Kung Fu. Today was the big day! After a bit more group practice, Alex had a chance to show his sifu (instructor) what he has learned. He did a great job with his routine and displaying the various stances. The last test was to break a board with a kick!
Alex was very proud and excited that he got to keep his board!
The next weekend the results were posted.
Here's Alex receiving his new yellow belt, and some advice and congratulations from the sifus.
The November belt class. Alex and his sifus.
We are so proud of all your hard work Alex!
Alex was very proud and excited that he got to keep his board!The next weekend the results were posted.
Here's Alex receiving his new yellow belt, and some advice and congratulations from the sifus.
The November belt class. Alex and his sifus.
We are so proud of all your hard work Alex!
Thursday, November 17, 2011
School Program
Alex and Zachary and their school friends did a great job of singing and entertaining the parents at the Thanksgiving luncheon. The tables were decorated with arts and crafts that the kids made in class. At Children's Church, the kids were asked to name a blessing. Alex named trains, and Zachary chose water.
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