ALAKAZAM!

What kid doesn't like Legos and robots, not this one, he digs both for sure.

Can you even imagine?

Finally having some long overdue regrading done in the backyard of the homestead. Glad Colin is old enough to appreciate diggers, dumpers and pushers. He was so very excited... Mommy was a little concerned when we put him in the scooper but Colin dug it (no pun intended) and everything went smoothly.

I've been advised not to put the images of him driving this particular vehicle on the Internet due to risk and insurance issues... :-)

Two Peas in a Pod

Every now and then I'm able to catch Shannon and Colin in the following scenario: 1) together, 2) eyes open, 3) looking in the same direction and 4) presentable (usually Colin's boogers sneak into the frame). However, the light in this picture is just a bonus - this one's a keeper!

Channeling Sir Elton John

Rocket maaaaaan! (Minus the food all over his shirt!)

Happy Easter

We enjoyed a great visit at Nana and Papa W.'s for Easter and home improvement projects. The weather was perfect all weekend, so one day Nana, Zoe, CP and I went to a big park (plan A was the Zoo but the crowds of cars and people kept us away--later we found out it was the Egg Hunt at the Zoo.) Day 2, Zoe, Colin and I spent the morning at the Zoo and its playground.



Colin quickly took to the climbing chains.


Colin calling to the elephant.

In awe of the sea lions.


The Easter Bunny and Nana Mary hosted a great Egg Hunt in the house. Zoe and Justis helped Colin get the hang of finding eggs and collecting them in a basket. Good thing the eggs are hard boiled! Colin found the last egg and to celebrate he dunked it through his basketball hoop! Swoosh! Crack!

Art Show 2010

Colin and Mommy next to his blue and yellow painting.

Colin's school hosted its annual children's art show last night. We didn't realize what a production this was. The teachers stayed late the night before arranging the "galleries" with explanations of the skills being developed, the kids made snacks the day of. Colin's class made chocolate covered pretzels with sprinkles. Everyone gets dressed up and views the art. It's a bit chaotic with kids everywhere!

Colin had several pieces on display. His tissue paper collage made it into the lobby display! His artist statement, "I pushed hard". Hmmm...interesting. Yes, I see.

Collage

One of the Galleries

Asian influence?

Flowers?

Dancing Shrimp?


Some the kids' pieces were really very good. A three year old in his class did a great still life of a banana and an apple. It's easy to see how much the kids in his class love their teachers Annie and Jackie. Colin didn't want to leave their side. They were practicing bowing and curtsying earlier that day. Colin liked to bow all the way to the floor.