Haunted Science Lab!

We heard about this haunted science lab at Edmonds CC from some of Q's classmates and his teacher and we thought we'd check it out on Friday after Literary Dress Up Day. It was awesome! The kids were both really happy to be there (didn't hurt that Q's classmates ended up there at the same time and there wasn't a big crowd), and we all learned a lot. Not that my kids need to be told twice that science is fun, but really wow! it was!

 There was an alien crime scene, a whole lesson on solids and liquids (Q had it in his class too!) which included balloons inflating on their own, tasting flash frozen marshmallows, exploding balloons and more:

 There was also dancing fire, a tornado, goo making, wind demonstrations, rockets blasting off, more explosions, and even a candy rocket!

We had a great time and I'm so thrilled we had the chance to go!

Handsome Little Man

 Here is Q's school picture, I think he is sure one handsome fella in this shot!

Just for kicks I played with it just a little, 

 

I think I like the color one better though cause he's such a cute blondie!

Literary Character Day

 

At Q's school as a pseudo Halloween event they have a "Literary Character Dress Up Day". This year we stretched that concept a tiny bit by being "characters" from the book, A Kids Guide to Birding written by Q's school mate Lorenzo. I was a volunteer at school that day, so I came dressed up too!

Halloween Carnival Stop

Hazel and I took a bit of our busy day to stop by a fun Halloween Carnival hosted by the Rocks' church. We had fun snacking, decorating pumpkins, riding the pony, and visiting!

Hamlin Haunt

The kids and I decided to hit the Hamlin Haunt again this year. Since I was nervous about ruining costumes/parts were not done, we found alternate attire and did a photo shoot before heading out, Theo wanted to join in too!

 

 In case you wondered I was a pilot on a "froggy day" ;) in Todd's space camp outfit.

 Q wanted to be a vampire, so I did his makeup and H was Snow White.

The Haunt was popular, full of carnival type games,

 singing, marshmallows around the campfire,

 and lit by all these candles.

I'm glad we went and I think the only thing missing was a good scare in the haunted woods...maybe I can arrange that next year!

Twin Falls with Nami and Danpa

 In honor of Danpa, and as per our tradition of hiking for his birthday, this year we went to Twin Falls. It's a close, not too challenging hike considering Dad's still sensitve knee and the kids, it seemed a good bet. Fortunately our rain free fall continued and gave us an incredible s perfect 70 degree day! 

Look at how photogenic my family was! Thanks guys!

Orca of the Week!

Q got chosen to be the Orca of the week at school! It's a random drawing and he was excited to be the 2nd kiddo chosen. We had the day off on Friday so we used it to show Orca around town. Buckle up Orca!

 First, it was a visit to the Aquarium, which seemed fitting.

 While there, Q especailly got really into taking photos with my camera: 

Then we headed over to the Science Center for a little chill time watching an Imax, "To the Arctic" in 3D, also fitting for an orca to see!

 Of course we had play time there too, and then dinner at the Seattle Center "Armory"! 

On Saturday Orca chilled while Q played soccer, and then we had a calm night with lots of playtime outside and a backyard campfire. 

Sunday, Orca swam in a chalk sea, read books with us, performed in a puppet show, went for a trip to Picnic Point (partly to gather story stones for the "estimation bucket" that's part of Q's Orca of the week job), and we even sang him Happy UnBirthday!

It's been really fun having Orca, aka "Orcy" here to entertain!