An Afternoon of Science

I took the girls back to the science centre today. They had a De Vinci exhibit that was really interesting but unfortunately we were not allowed to take pictures. It had many examples of his ideas and inventions. He was a genius. I didn't know that he had made drawings of many modern machines such as cars, artillary tanks, machine guns as well as flying machines. They also had a breakdown of some of the special features of the Mona Lisa.

Very educational and I was surprised how much the kids were interested. We also went to an exhibit called body works. We didn't too much time at it last time. At the back, there was this big section on reproduction. I had to chuckle because they had warning signs. Vanessa got into this video game where the object of the game was to guide the sperm all the way to the egg. She totally does not understand the real concept of it but put it in a video game and she was hooked. I had to basically drag her away from it. Lots of fun.

Heather also got to see how long the human intestines are.

The creepiest thing had to be the aging machine. It showed you what you could look like when you are older. Heather's was at age 70 and Vanessa's was age 60. Scary looking if you ask me.

At the end of our visit, the girls each bought an unopened geode so hopefully they will get a chance to crack it open tomorrow and see what is inside.

Movie Night in the Forest

Finally getting dark enough to have a moonlight movie night in the forest. The girls had friends come over to stay and watch a movie out in the backyard. I made cotton candy and of course popcorn. "Puss in Boots" was the feature film.

Swamp Dog

That Jigs has done it again. He has no common sense when it comes to playing with other dogs. His girl friend from next door came over to play and Jigs had to be the big show off and went splat in the swamp. Bath time!!!

Thinking Egg, Thinking Egg, is the Mantra

We are so anxious for the first egg to come that we have decided to help the ladies out and show them how it is done. About a month ago, we closed off the nesting boxes because some of them got in the habit of sleeping and pooping in the nesting boxes instead of sleeping on the roost. As it is getting closer to the time that the older ones should start laying we decided tonight to open them up again and show them what's suppose to go in there. Golf Balls!!! Well at least they won't go bad and they will have an idea about what's going to be popping out soon enough. What comes to mind is the mantra, "Thinking Bee! Thinking Bee!" from the "B Movie" when the bees had to remember to pollinate the flowers and act like a bees again after winning their lawsuit against the humans for the rights to their honey. So in this case, we are getting the hens to be "Thinking Egg! Thinking Egg!!!" It will be an exciting day when the first egg appears, that's for sure.

Lake Fun

At the local lake enjoying the sun, a swim and a barbeque. Heather had kayaking so we made an evening of it.

Vanessa is in heaven with her hotdog. Yum

I love Mom and Dad, it says. Awwww

Ribbit!

Vanessa loves the yard and what she finds hanging around. This is her latest find. There are actually two that live in our pond along with a few hundred tadpoles at various stages throughout the year.

A Day at Port Townsend

I found a Victorian Parlour Set that I had been looking over a year for. It was on the Olympic Penninsula in Washington State. The girls and I made a day of it to go down and pick it up. We had to drive a couple hours and then take a ferry over to the town. What a fun place to walk around and look at the amazing old Victorian buildings. I had no idea that this place was like this. We stopped at a few places along the way and got buzzed by some fighter jets from the nearby naval base. I wish we had more time to look around and stay for a bit. Another trip will be necessary.

Oak Harbour

Ferry from Coupeville to Port Townsend

Stairs are really low in height so the ladies would not show their ankles walking up the stairs

The Post Office

The Court House

Whitbey Island Naval Base



Glacial Debris Bluffs

The Parlour Set

Beach Day!!!

Todd and I decided to take Vanessa to the beach. It has been over a decade since going to this ocean beach. Vanessa enjoyed the salt water for a change and collecting shells. Beautiful day and wonderful beach with a lot of action on the water.

Tough Day

Cannonball!!!!!

Vanessa had a lot of fun in her class but I think she had more fun when it was all over. Watch the short video clips and you will understand.

Carousel and Lego Fun

Since Heather was off to Disneyland, I decided to take Vanessa to a couple of fun things the day Heather left. The first Lego store in the country opened and so we went to go see that. Vanessa got to pick out one thing and decided on the the new Monster Fighters Ghost Train which has pieces that glows in the dark. Pretty cool. We then stopped off at a carousel and had a couple rides. She had a lot of fun.

Heather's First Big Trip Away

Heather went to Disneyland with her highland dance group. She had to keep track of her own passport, meals and money for all six days that she was away. She was really nervous but did very well. She was in good hands too, which helps. She came back with a suitcase full of stuffed animals and 37 dollars to her name. I was surprised that she only took 17 photos over those six days but I am sure she will increase that as she gets older. She danced once in Disneyland and once at California Adventure. She also took a dance workshop on expression in Disneyland. They were kept quite busy and took in a lot of the rides. Vanessa missed Heather and counted down the days she was coming back. Vanessa got her own special day.

At the airport

At Radiator Springs