So far, so fun! Hope you and yours are having a merry beginning ~
The boys couldn't resist the chance to be silly while waiting our turn
First up was Harry's favorite - what a wonderful opportunity for him to see the real deal that he had been learning about in school. 
Each person was encouraged to recreate the lines that resonated with them
Harry titled his drawing "Strait Liner by Harry" (and really did enjoy it, despite this expression)
He thoroughly enjoyed the lively discussion and introducing Dean to his favorite painting (so far)
Pablo Picasso's Girl before a Mirror was the second stop on our tour and had Jack making observations and asking questions
We saw so many different artists and started a few interesting discussions
This was the best 'find' of the trip - and it all started with Harry's experiences in art back in our little hometown!
We also did a few science experiments with magnets. My brother Harry was my assistant! Bubbles discovered that a magnet can stick to his fin pin that Devyn gave him when she was Star Student.
Bubbles figured out that magnets can attract through skin and bone and muscle!
We went to a party and picked up my Dad from the airport, then I slept with Bubbles on Friday night. 
Bubbles stole one of my favorite rock star hats on Saturday morning.
Playing a computer game with Bubbles and Harry on Saturday morning, I finally got my Mohawk hat back from Bubbles! 
Bubbles meets my neighbor, Joe, at the second Halloween party, and we sat in a chair together to watch someone play Guitar Hero Wii.
I took care of Bubbles after the Halloween party he went to because he was tired, and so was I!
Before I lost a tooth with Bubbles.
After I lost a tooth with Bubbles.
Bubbles got into the washing machine before we could put the dirty clothes in on Sunday morning.
I had fun with Bubbles!Dave Moran's Bubbles - Look here and you will be able to listen to a fun song called Bubbles online - just press the "play" arrow.
this is about 1/3 of the cars that were decorated with tricks and treats.
Harry decided he wanted to go as a shopping mall this year, and at the last minute we thought of the mall cop additions. He was bummed that we didn't finish the top floor fountain, but it will happen....
It was a day for meeting challenges - Jack took on this stick and clearly was the victor! Way to tough it out, little man!
A stop at the lake was definitely worth the ride, look at that sunset! "Explosions" are our favorites 
My phone camera couldn't do justice to this huge flock of Canadian geese (according to my wildlife enthusiasts) 
It was a sweet ride home with my two sonshines!
Van Morrison's Bright Side Of The Road
Proudly displaying his finished project and report - now, if he can just stop laughing while he tries to read it....sometimes the boy can be super shy!
Highlighting the coolest thing he learned - there is actually a group of penguins that live in the coastal forest near New Zealand, the yellow-eyed penguin (can you see his art work??) is the rarest penguin of all, and typically lays two eggs at a time - twins!
....and ended like this, one proud boy! 
Practicing his presentation - showing the bass eating a smaller sunfish 1/2 its length
He brought all his favorites together with his path to the fishing dock
All the details with the case open - spawning grounds with papa to guard it, sunken log for protection, movable bass catching sunfish, and fisherman up top
....and certificates 
They make the big trek on their own these days....
and even give me an occasional pose
I caught them on the Dragon Wagon 
water gun races.....
....led to some loot!
If you feel like a trip down Memory Lane, check out last year's trip, ending with comparisons from years past
