Bill Nye, the Science Guy

"Bill Nye, the Science Guy...

Science rules...

Inertia is a property of matter...

T-minus seven seconds...

Bill Nye, the Science Guy."





We just finished up an intense 8 week course of Science School. Each Thursday we headed to the Museum of Nature and Science to learn about about 'big and small things' for 90 minutes. The first 4 weeks were all about dinosaurs and the last 4 were each about an insect...ants, bees, and butterflies.








The beginning of each class centered around facts and learning. Apatosaurus vs. Brontosaurus (same thing), chrysalis vs cocoon, etc. I learned just as much as the boys did. Following circle time, 4 tables were set up with great arts & crafts that followed the theme. Then we concluded with a book. We will miss our weekly outing to the museum, but not the drive to Dallas :)

There Ain't No Bugs On Me

"Oh there ain't no bugs on me.
There ain't no bugs on me.
There may be bugs on some of you mugs.
But there ain't no bugs on me."
- Jerry Garcia & David Grisman






Another quick escape to the life of no internet, stomping on spiders, s'mores, and star counting. Enough time to relax, forget about work and errands, and catch a sunburn but to put one behind on laundry, e-mail, and yard work! We scored this jeep from our neighbors whose children have out grown it. The boys are in love and enjoy the freedom of driving about without a 'big person' around.



Our last night as we were enjoying the sunset waiting for the stars to emerge, we were playing with some glow sticks. One conversation led to another and I asked the boys their favorite song. Big replied "Do-re-mi." Little said "You are My Sunshine" and "Rainbow Bug." Daddy nor I could figure out the latter of the 2. Finally I asked him to sing it thinking they must have learned it during preschool and he proceeded.."the rainbow bugs on me, the rainbow bugs on me, the rainbow bugs on some of you mugs, and the rainbow bugs on me." That one is truly PRICELESS!!

Stomp House

After another busy morning at science school we decided to watch the IMAX show Pulse. WOW! Emphasizing that rhythm is an universal language, the film guides you throughout the world on the beat of a drum. From the tribes in Africa and bells of England, to the parades in India and stomping on a Manhattan rooftop, man stays on a continuous beat.




Unlike other IMAX shows, Pulse has very little narration. The 45 minutes flew by as viewers of all ages moved one body part or another to the music. My boys loved it and would even enjoy it a second time. If you do escape this summer heat to go see Pulse, just be prepared for some wacky dancing from your kids (or even yourself) after the show!

Life In The Fast Lane

"Life in the fast lane surely make you lose your mind.
Life in the fast lane.
Life in the fast lane everything all the time.
Life in the fast lane."
- The Eagles





We have definitely been in the fast lane the past few weeks. From evening swimming lessons to weekly Science School, playdates at the park and story time at the library, we escaped our hectic life to engage in some thrill rides. We took the boys to Six Flags for 6 hours of non-stop fun. From walking the entire park to waiting patiently in the shorter than normal lines, they both were amazing!



We had a blast despite the 100+ weather. The boys were perfect for most of the rides. Little was a "little" shorter than the 42 inch mark so Big and Daddy enjoyed some roller coasters alone. They were not scared of anything. They would ask to ride the fast ones over and over as they would sit with their arms up in the air. We closed the park down at 10:00 and went home to dream of the simple, slow life.