Science Experiments and Pedicures

Heather and Seth are really great at being AUNT and UNCLE!  They always have an activity or a fun idea up their sleeves and this weekend was no different.  They came fully prepared-supplies and all-to do a couple of fun science experiments with the kiddos!  The first was the experiment where you mix vinegar and baking soda in an empty pop bottle and they quickly attach a balloon to the top of the bottle and watch it inflate.

Gracie with her inflated balloon--the girls thought this was SO great and even glimpsed the idea that when you mix and acid with a base it sometimes produces a gas.  Yes, I said "glimpsed" the concept!

Getting their balloons all set up and ready to go

Seth explaining to Karys the scientific process that was happening and why the balloon filled up :)

Heather helping Gracie and Addy get their balloons all set up on the side walk.

The next experiment Seth performed was the good ole Mentos and Diet Cola trick...I took video of this one so I don't have any picture of the experiment itself but I love these pictures of the girls faces as they watched what Seth was doing!

Addy though all of these experiments were just GREAT and loved telling Rob and I what Uncle Seth was doing.

Karys even has a pose for the camera while Seth is getting it all set up :)

Man I love this smile!

Making a few more balloons after the Mentos explosion...not quite ready to move on yet.

Toby was loving the time outside as well!  Rob was getting the patio ready for the bday party the next day and Tobs was having a BLAST playing peek a boo through the window of the play house.

Thumbs up!

Look at that face!!!  Who couldn't just want to squeeze this little bundle!

After some experiments it was time for some pedicures!  Auntie Heather really took care of these ladies and went all out with drinks, reading materials, foot soaks and some fantastic polish!

Love this image of Heather washing my girlies feet :)  Man, I need to wash their feet and give them pedicures more often just to have the chance to serve them, pray over them from the hairs on their heads to their tiny little piggy toes :)

My girly girl was in high heaven with all this pampering :)

Addy was excited to pick her colors and have a pattern on her toes like sisters had

Finally, it was time for one more experiment!  Home made ice cream in zip lock bags made with Rock salt!

It actually turned out to be pretty great and taste pretty yummy too!  Thanks, Comforts for a fun-filled afternoon of learning, loving, and luxury!

Following Him

In early June, we had some family pictures taken by Jesse Krull.  She really did a fantastic job!  But one thing we had seen on Pinterest and wanted to do, was write something on all of our feet and then take a picture of it.  We had forgotten to do so that morning so when we got back from pictures we sat down to plan it and get the letters on our feet.  I threw out some ideas that related to family, etc...and then Gracie said what about In His Steps...that wasn't quite enough letters so I said, "What about 'Following Him'?"  So we all agreed got the markers going...

It was more challenging than we expected, but hey, it was worth the shot and this was the final result :)

Figured we might as well snag another family photo as long as we were all lined up on the sidewalk and had been practicing our smiles all morning :)

Grabbed a picture with the Comfort gang as well!  They had come up on Friday night to stay through the weekend to the kiddos bday party on Sunday!  We loved having them--Heather even served as our fashion consultant for our photo shoot and came along to help bring out our best smiles--THANKS, Heather!

Gracie and little man Trigg!  He is growing up so fast, and Gracie is so good with holding him :)

Addy was such a GREAT smiler for pictures that day and I just loved her cute little outfit and flower in her hair!  She is just the biggest little cutie!

LOVE that she got to wear this skirt again!!!

And this little BEAUTY is just growing up SOOO fast!  Can't believe I am about to have a second grader on my hands!

She is quite the little lady!  Lots of spunk, and huge heart and every now and then a little attitude to boot ;)

Oh, Karys...always a pose, always a song in her heart, always an encourager this little girl is :)

She really loves life and lives it with every ounce of energy she has--she is ALWAYS moving :)

"Yes, it is me!"  This little man is really on the go as well.  I was yet to get a really great picture of him on this day.  He is so busy, always on the go from one adventure to the next...He is such a GOOD baby and so carefree!  He is such a BEAUTIFUL addition to our family!

Can't believe my little man--or not so little ;) is ONE already!  The months have flown by!  I love seeing his personality really start to develop and come out--can't wait to see what kind of man God has intended for him to become!

Addy's Friend Birthday Party

Addy was BEYOND thrilled to be able to have some of her best friends over to celebrate her birthday! Because we are moving, I told all of the girls they could have a friend party this year to celebrate their birthdays and Addy thought it was GREAT to be included in that decision!  

We had such a GREAT time with Bailey, Sarae, Albear and Isaiah :)  Presents, Popsicles, Ring around the rosy, hide n seek, jumping on the trampoline and LOTS of laughter!  It was GREAT to see Addy interact with her friends :)  It was a challenge to get the big girls to leave the littles alone from time to time ;)  But for the most part we had such a GREAT morning celebrating Addy and the friend she is to the wonderful friends she has!

Last Day of SCHOOL!