Our Weekend - Part 1 - Drive to Monroe

Thursday night we headed to Monroe for the Independence Day Weekend.

Driving through Mississippi I don't know how appropriate this billboard is or what it has to do with manufactured housing
Sun setting over the prison

We got to see the sun set while we were driving.
We usually stop in Natchez to eat supper because it's half way.
Our new tradition is to stop at the Dairy Queen.

My meal

Our Weekend - Part 2.1 - Arkansas

Friday morning, we drove to Craig's Aunt Ann & Uncle Leo in Arkansas to visit and eat lunch.

Driving 2 hours gives you time to play with your camera

Peek-a-boo...I see you!

Getting close

We're here!

Aunt Ann had decorated for the 4th.


American flag plates

America tablecloth

the centerpiece

Levi (AKA Billy Idol) eating corn on the cob

Playing horse

We walked down to Craig's cousin's house to see their pet goat

Levi with Steve (Craig's cousin's husband)

Not so sure about the goat

Still concerned about the goat

Luke about to jump off the pool deck

Jump!

Cameron found a stick that looked like a gun.

Miriam found a stick too...Luke took this one!

Dessert time....I scream

You scream....

We all scream for ice cream!

Micah taking a nap...Morgan (Craig's cousin's daughter) got her to go to sleep.

Hanging out with Daddy

Lining it up

They were having a race...Miriam & Luke beat

Cameron & Levi

Changing horses

and riders

Luke's turn

Being silly...Aunt Ann bought these leis for the kids

Luke trying to make his a hula hoop.

Daddy's Girl

Sentimental Silver Giveaway

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A Touch of Whimsy Designs

My favorite blog is at it again...Frugal Mommy to 2 Girls is giving away a gift certificate to A Touch of Whimsy Designs. They have some great products: really cute lunchboxes, luggage tags and great stationery including Mommy calling cards.

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Glitterful Felt Stories Giveaway

Frugal Mommy of 2 Girls has another great giveaway...Glitterful Felt Stories, felt stories boards made using felt from Recycled bottles and cans! They have some great ones that match kids books: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, 5 Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed, etc.

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The Lindsays Version of Mount Vesuvius

In our study of ancient Rome, we also read about Pompeii and it's sister city Herculaneum that was destroyed by the volcano Mount Vesuvius.

I made the "volcano" out of old playdough (the colors were already mixed from VBS) and a gatorade bottle. I found this recipe online that I thought might offer a bigger eruption because it also included dish soap with the baking soda and vinegar.

Starting to erupt
Covering the cutting board city

Reminds me of smoke

After Luke added more dye

Miriam adding more dye

Levi wanted to do it too

Now Cameron

Now that's some lava!

After our experiment...

I actually got them all to look by pointing to some on my face and asking them what it was...

too bad they're wearing "around the house" clothes and Miriam's hair is a mess

After Mount Vesuvius "cooled" in the hot sun

(reminded me of what it probably looked like after the lava hardened)

I gave them cameras to record the experiment, but Cameron & Miriam didn't even use theirs (even after I put new batteries in them)!

Here's Luke's 2 videos

Wordless Wednesday - I smell...

T-R-O-U-B-L-E

I love her face in this one!

Miriam & Cai dancing and holding hands at Juliana's wedding reception

All I kept thinking about was this song by Travis Tritt

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hc8Cl3oyyFo