Un-Mixing

 

 

 Sometimes it’s better if Harvey doesn’t see how I keep Erik busy…

 

  I delayed this lesson a couple of times because it had a lot prep and took a while to complete.  We finally got to it today and it was a lot of fun.  Last time we experimented with mixing different liquids like oil/water and milk/water… Today we un-mixed different things.  Some were easy, like Legos and rocks and some were more difficult to figure out, like salt and sand.

 

 

 

 Ryan thought of cutting small holes in the bag for the sand to fall out, leaving only the rocks.  It worked, but it was slow.  We switched to the basket which was much faster.  We have lots of experience ‘unmixing’ sand and debris!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We even separated colors!

Visiting

  Last night we had special guests.  Harvey’s fake brother and SIL came for dinner.  They are missionaries on the other side of the world and are here for a visit.  It’s been a long time since we have seen them and it was great to catch up.  Ryan took the money and postcards they brought him to show and tell today. 

 

This is about the farthest Ryan ever got from his auntie the whole night.

 

At one point Ryan left and come back with his baby book to show her…thankfully she has saintly patience!

We’re Back

Well, we didn’t go anywhere, other than Target but I took a little break from the camera and the blog. That means I have no Thanksgiving pictures. How can it be?

We made these cool leaves last week. It’s been hard to fit in fun arts/crafts things with Ryan gone all day T/Th. We have a lot of reading and such to get done on the other days. I found a great blog with really fun art activities and this was one of them. Her leaves are fantastic. This was a good first shot. We colored Elmer’s glue for the border and used water colors for the rest. Erik’s is on top. He loves art as much as Ryan does.

Here's the link:

http://pinkandgreenmama.blogspot.com/

“Erik, look tough!”

Ryan asked me to take a photo of his skid mark. Nice pants!

Leaves

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

One Little Indian

 Ryan’s class had a Thanksgiving party and invited the parents.  When I arrived Ryan escorted me to my seat.  We ate and played some games.  It was fun.

 

 

 

Tape Man

  That’s his official title at the boxing station.  I’m surprised he hasn’t asked for a tape gun for Christmas.  If you are moving any time soon, he’s your guy!  We have had a great time this week packing the larger boxes with the Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.  After making boxes for the last few years, it’s really great to be part of the next step.  All of these boxes, close to 5,000, will go to another local church who will then send them to L.A. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“1” is Fun!