On the pontoon!
Stage one of Little #1 & #2’s pontoon build this morning.
Stage two…walls added.
Stages three and four.
Driver, riders and gauges added.
Final product!
Tag: craft
Popsicle Stick Puppets
We had a crafty afternoon today since it was so muggy outside. We’ve had quite a few days this summer that are kind of like winter (because you’re stuck inside) except we’re in shorts & t-shirts. Anyway, I digress. The boys wanted to make something with the Popsicle sticks in my “craft box” so I suggested puppets. They picked the colors, I cut the shapes, they did the gluing. Both of them had a blast. Then we sent photos to their grandmas & daddy. I love my day job.
Zhu Zhu pets and haunted houses
The boys received big brother presents to open from Nana & Papa’s neighbors. We are now the proud owners of 2 Zhu Zhu pets. I had heard of these things, but had never seen them in action. Who knew hamsters quacked and moo-ed??? The boys love them!
Later in the day, we broke out the construction paper and stickers and made haunted houses based on a picture of one in an I Spy book the boys received (also as a gift for being big brothers.)
Painting, round 2
Second day of painting outside. This time the boys used teamwork to paint the table. They started on opposite ends and met in the middle. And then to top it off, we put the kids’ hand and footprints on the table top. They had so much fun – and the final product turned out great! Our driveway also got its own fresh new look 🙂
Painting, round 1
We had a break from the heat & humidity, so I took the boys out on the driveway to paint their chairs. We designated a tshirt and shorts for each of them as their new “paint clothes” and they took it from there. Nolan chose to use multiple colors and cover his entire chair, while Lincoln kept going back to his trusty red 🙂 Once they were done, we placed their handprints on the seats as a reminder of whose chair is whose. Up next…the table.
Paper mache
Today was a craft day for us. I found simple instructions on how to make a small paper mache bowl using colored tissue paper, flour & water. I set the boys up with their bowl molds, cookie sheets, flour water, brushes & tissue paper. They had a blast sticking the paper onto the mold. The final products turned out great!
Coloring for Easter
Nolan had a preschool assignment that entailed my writing about what makes him a “good egg” and then he was supposed to color the egg. Since Lincoln always needs to do what his big brother is doing, I found an Easter picture for him to color too.
Box full of love
What preschool year would be complete without a Valentine’s Day card & candy exchange? Nolan’s “homework” for the event was to decorate a box for his notes & treats. I glued construction paper to a shoebox and let the boys sticker it up. Lincoln, of course, had to lend a hand.
Stickery mom
I was sitting on the couch today when Nolan came over with a sticker sheet and decided I would make a good poster board. After he was done, he told me how “stickery” I looked. This took place mid-afternoon. And yes, I kept the stickers on until Jake came home and could take a picture. What a mom, huh? Here I am with Lincoln checking out Nolan’s handiwork.
Noodlin’ around
Nolan came home from preschool today with a pasta necklace. He pulled it out of his school bag and wore it proudly at the table while I made lunch. Lincoln immediately expressed his desire to have a necklace of his own. So down to the basement we went to find some yarn. I found a needle with a large enough eye to thread the yarn through and strung on a few pieces of ziti. Talk about a quick fix for the jealousy that was hovering in the room.
