Library Classes ROCK!

The past couple of weeks we have ventured to another library. We are so lucky to have so many libraries around us and when looking for classes, can really pick and choose.

The first class was presented by a company called Mad Science. It's a nationwide company that presents science experiments for kids. We attended one in Fishers and the kids loved it. So when I saw this one I was SO excited and made sure to make note of it on our calendar.

As you can see in this picture, Grant was chosen to help in the last experiment. As you can also see from this picture, Beckett was devastated and ran back to where I was sitting, crying and upset. Up to this point, We had lucked out...at every library presentation, both boys always were chosen. This time - no dice. It was for their safety. In fact, we went up to the front afterwards to check out the bubbles and while I was helping Grant, Beckett was about to touch the dry ice with his finger. Luckily a mom saw him and alerted me. Just what we need - a frostbitten finger.

Here is the video of Grant in the experiment.

Today we went to the library again and saw Critterman this time. As advertised, the presentation was full of animals that make you squirm. We saw alligators, tarantulas, hissing cockroaches, and snakes, snakes snakes. So glad I decided to sit on the floor with the kids...2nd row (heavy sarcasm here). That tarantula made me shriek. The performance was very entertaining and the guy was great. I hope that he presents at the kids schools or we are able to see him again.

 Both of the boys are suffering through allergies right now and so have not been at 100%. So Beckett laid on top of my lap for the entire show. Nothing like 50ish pounds fully reclined on your lap!

 Texas alligator.

 Rose something or other tarantula. Disgusting. 

 Grant touching the Burmese Python. The snake was shedding it's skin, so Grant picked up a few pieces for a souvenir.

Both the boys have been filling out their library reading logs this summer. One of the prizes was a free pizza at Pizza Hut.

 RANDOM PICTURES FROM THE PAST WEEK

 We have become friends with another family in the neighborhood. This family has a boy going into Kinder and another going into 3rd. They love playing together - here is "snack time!" at the pool last week.

 This morning Grant put on extra armor - i.e. a blanket under his knight tunic.