On to the district science fair...

Last Thursday Lyndsey brought home a paper saying there was going to be a science fair at school on Tuesday 3/30. I am not sure how long she had this paper but oh well, not much I could do about it then. I started going through the paperwork and all that was required and started getting worried about completing it over the weekend. I don't remember ever doing something so complex! I asked her what she wanted to do and she said anything with popcorn. We decided to put some popcorn kernels in the freezer and to soak some in water to see if the different moisture levels affected how the popcorn popped. I think Dave and I stressed over this more than a little 4th grader I know, but the whole family had fun going through the process, mostly I think it was helping to dispose of (eat) the popcorn.

Here are some pictures of the completed display board. I am so proud of her, she was chosen as one of the students to go on to the district science fair on 4/16! Good Luck Lyndsey!!!!!

The great outdoors

I know many of you probably are feeing the same way I do....I need the sunshine and warm weather. The boys are so ready to be outside and the other day was perfect to take them out for a little exploring. I got the toys, blanket, jacket and drinks...oh yea and the boys and we headed out for our first day out in the sun to see what kind of trouble we could get into. I thought Max would be easy since he isn't walking, he wouldn't go far right???? Oh, was I wrong, he didn't mind crawling on the grass, dirt or sidewalk, just as long as he was moving. Jacob, what a great imagination he has, he was driving, delivering food and drinks, going on a ride and just enjoying the outdoors. Here are some pictures I snapped while they were playing.

Closing Ceremonies, Nelson style

Since the closing ceremonies for the olympics were last night we held closing ceremonies for our (mostly) friendly competition. As you can see from the stickers on our flags that the USA far beat everyone else! So Noah was the gold champion, Lyndsey silver, we let Jacob take the bronze and Dave and I got participation medals! We had a blast this olympics, the kids were so into it and it was fun to be able to watch something good on TV together.









Preparations have already started for the Summer Olympics, Noah wants to have USA again but I think we need to spread the wealth around!