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BooksOh, The Thinks You Can Think! by Dr. Seuss, There's a Wocket in My Pocket! by Dr. Seuss, The Land of Neverbelieve by Norman Messenger | Question of the DayImagine you had big ears like a bunny. What do you hear? Ava: Everything. (duh) Maxwell: Other bunnies. (double-duh) |
What We Ate
| MORNING SNACK Goldfish soaring through whipped cream clouds above a blueberry ocean on fire with Teardrop Grapes and Raspberries "What if fish could fly?" | LUNCH Rainbow Ravioli, Golden Beet Shapes on a bed of Purple Snow Peas, and Jubes on a bed of Teardrop Grapes "What if fruit was square?" | AFTERNOON SNACK Juicy Fig Halves drizzled with honey on Greek yogurt...and we also MET A RAMBUTAN! "What's inside a Rambutan?" Maxwell: A tiny dragon!! Ava: A unicorn! |
Secret Theme
Imagine
What We Did
Shaving Cream Ice Cream Shop, Squishy Marble Luge Races, Hula Hoop Toss, Imagine Rockets, Amphibious Puddle Water Cars, Color Bubble Snake Painting
BooksImagine by Norman Messenger Puff the Magic Dragon by Peter Yarrow & Lenny Lipton Put Me in the Zoo by Robert Lopshire | Question of the DayIf you were a flying unicorn, what would you do? Maxwell: Go to my car! Ava: Go to the sparkly grass and play in the rainbow! Andrew: Meeeeee! |
What We Ate
| MORNING SNACK "If-I-Was-A-Giant" Mini Bananas and Mandarin Slices | LUNCH "What-If-Everything-Looked-Like-A-Waffle" Mini Waffle Turkey Sliders Waffle Sweet Potato Fries Crinkle Cut Carrots | AFTERNOON SNACK "If-I-Was-A-Giant" Mini PB Cracker Sandwiches and Mini Yogurt Sundaes |
Secret Theme
IMAGINE
Join the Pop Up Pix Club!
This summer, the Splitter Splat Pop Up Pix Club will be organizing FREE play dates & mini photo sessions for Austin families in various parks around town. We'll hang out, enjoying a little messy fun and get FREE professional photos of our kids in their element...just being KIDS!
Basically, it's like a play date, but messier...and with a professional photographer capturing the action...FOR FREE! You bring your kiddos and we'll provide the snacks and fun!
The only requirements are that you bring at least 1 kiddo between the ages of 18 mo and 6 yrs old and RSVP to secure your spot!
Basically, it's like a play date, but messier...and with a professional photographer capturing the action...FOR FREE! You bring your kiddos and we'll provide the snacks and fun!
The only requirements are that you bring at least 1 kiddo between the ages of 18 mo and 6 yrs old and RSVP to secure your spot!
| UPCOMING DATES: THURS, JULY 28 - Register THURS, AUGUST 4 - Register GET ON THE WAITLIST FOR FUTURE EVENTS LIKE THIS | |
Limited spots are available, so RSVP today!
About our Summer Photographer:
 | Austin's one and only BETHONY HARNDEN will be providing FREE photos of the fun! Bethony is a talented artist and musician that dreams of one day opening a creative co op/safe house for youth! We feel so lucky to have her capturing the fun this month! |
Here's what people are saying about her work:
"Bethony can go from whimsical and quirky to inspiring and thought provoking because she's a true artist who sees beauty in everything, even the mundane. Her portraits are especially impressive, whether they are candid or posed for, because she's able to capture with her camera what she sees in her heart, and it translates perfectly in her work. Bethony is just one of the most talented and unique people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing."
Click here to learn more about Bethony!
"Bethony can go from whimsical and quirky to inspiring and thought provoking because she's a true artist who sees beauty in everything, even the mundane. Her portraits are especially impressive, whether they are candid or posed for, because she's able to capture with her camera what she sees in her heart, and it translates perfectly in her work. Bethony is just one of the most talented and unique people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing."
Click here to learn more about Bethony!
The Story
So while we’re on vacation, "A" and I were at the grocery store shopping for nail polish that glows in the black light and we stumbled upon a bag full of fluorescent straws…we’ve made straw bead jewelry before, but we decided this would be cool addition to our glow bubble party down at the beach that night!
How'd You Do That?
MATERIALS:
DIRECTIONS:
- Fluorescent straws
- Hand-held LED black light flashlight (we used this one)
- Dental floss
- Paper clip or bamboo skewer with a notch on one end
DIRECTIONS:
- Cut straws into segments – you can make them as short or as long as you like.
- Make a makeshift "needle" to help pull the thread through the straw beads. Unbend a paperclip, twisting a loop on one end for the floss. If you are using a bamboo skewer, use scissors to create a notch on one end so the floss doesn't fall off.
- Loop a piece of dental floss through your paper clip "needle" or tie it to the end of your bamboo "needle".
- String your beads on to the floss with the needle. Don't forget to secure the other end of the floss so the beads don't fall off! (An important point when you are 4 yrs old!)
- Once you are done with your design, tie it off and voila! Wait for night to come, pull out your black light flashlight and watch them GLOW!
Tips & Tricks
- Don’t limit yourself to bracelets and necklaces! We tried geometric shapes like triangular prisms and stars!
- I like adding a string or loop to geometric shapes for easy carrying on a walk or hanging up outside in the wind! "A" carried her pyramid "lantern" while we walked along the beach last night - she loved it!
- If you are making your jewelry or shape and realize you’ve cut the floss to short, don’t worry! Just tie the end to another piece of floss and keep going – the knot will be inside the straw so no one will see it anyways!
- When making geometric shapes, tie the floss every so often to maintain the tension in the shape...otherwise it gets a little frustrating when the slack causes the shape to sag and trying to tighten it after you've strung a bunch of pieces can sometimes be hard!
The Story
Our theme this week is THINGS THAT GO so we were looking for fun things to make...that go!
How'd You Do That?
MATERIALS
INSTRUCTIONS
- Sip Bottle Top (see picture) or other push/pull cap
- Old CD or DVD
- Hot glue gun
- Balloon
INSTRUCTIONS
- Glue bottle top to the middle of the CD.
- Attach balloon to bottle top.
- Make sure bottle top is open, then blow up the balloon through the hole in the bottom of the CD.
- Close bottle top.
- Set on a smooth surface, CD side down (duh) and open the bottle top so the air can escape.
Tip & Tricks
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I originally planned on posting this with some sarcastic caption about how even though it's not Mother's Day, you should thank your mother anyways. In light of recent events in France, it no longer seems relevant.
My heart is breaking for the families affected by this heinous act of violence. Over the next few days, we'll all be hugging our babies and loved ones just a little tighter and a little longer. I'm also filled with anger over why we live in a world where other people are capable and willing to hurt one another in this way. The mama bear in me wants to scream at the top of my lungs, "HEY A$$HOLE! MY KIDS HAVE TO LIVE IN THIS WORLD! CUT THAT S#!T OUT. NOW!!"
So I decided to post today anyways, because in moments of fear, sadness and anger, I know that we could all do with a little reminder of how strong we really are (and must be).
Love,
Angela
My heart is breaking for the families affected by this heinous act of violence. Over the next few days, we'll all be hugging our babies and loved ones just a little tighter and a little longer. I'm also filled with anger over why we live in a world where other people are capable and willing to hurt one another in this way. The mama bear in me wants to scream at the top of my lungs, "HEY A$$HOLE! MY KIDS HAVE TO LIVE IN THIS WORLD! CUT THAT S#!T OUT. NOW!!"
So I decided to post today anyways, because in moments of fear, sadness and anger, I know that we could all do with a little reminder of how strong we really are (and must be).
Love,
Angela
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The Story
This week's theme is "Things that Go" and we wanted to do car ramps out of pool noodles. GREAT IDEA, right? Wrong. Turns out the holes in our noodles are too small to create a big enough groove for the average matchbox car to drive down. Wink wonk!
"No sweat!" I said to myself, determined to find an excuse to cut a pool noodle in half with a large knife. "PING PONG BALLS! That's perfect!" I exclaimed in another awesome Eureka! moment.
ANOTHER GREAT IDEA, right? Wrong. Turns out the groove still isn't deep enough to prevent the ping pong ball from going "off the rails" at even the slightest turn or dip. Wink winkety wonk!
"Fine. I'll just raid the Choke Bottle for the super obvious - marbles and micro machines. How are we going to keep track of all those things outside? Ugh." I thought.
ENTER little M's Mom. I love B. She is awesome - she's laid back, creative and definitely knows how to think outside the box. After hearing about what was planned for today, she said "HOW ABOUT ICE!?" GENIUS. Thank you B!
"No sweat!" I said to myself, determined to find an excuse to cut a pool noodle in half with a large knife. "PING PONG BALLS! That's perfect!" I exclaimed in another awesome Eureka! moment.
ANOTHER GREAT IDEA, right? Wrong. Turns out the groove still isn't deep enough to prevent the ping pong ball from going "off the rails" at even the slightest turn or dip. Wink winkety wonk!
"Fine. I'll just raid the Choke Bottle for the super obvious - marbles and micro machines. How are we going to keep track of all those things outside? Ugh." I thought.
ENTER little M's Mom. I love B. She is awesome - she's laid back, creative and definitely knows how to think outside the box. After hearing about what was planned for today, she said "HOW ABOUT ICE!?" GENIUS. Thank you B!
How'd You Do That?
MATERIALS:
INSTRUCTIONS
*OK obviously just joking about that one...hehe
- Cheap/old pool noodles
- Bowl of Ice
- (Optional) Painters tape or duct tape
INSTRUCTIONS
- Cut a noodle(s) in half.
- Throw the noodle(s), a roll of tape, and a bowl of ice out in the backyard.
- Lock door and walk away*. (OPTIONAL)
*OK obviously just joking about that one...hehe
Tips & Tricks
- The ice cubes that look like a crescent work great when you put the round side down like a tiny sled!
- Get the inside of the noodle wet before you start - it will help the ice slide smoother :-)
- Add some food coloring to the ice for an extra special touch!
- Let your kids brainstorm other things to send down the luges - paint, pebbles, micro machines, marbles, ping pong balls (if you noodle is large enough!). Let them guess which they think will go down faster and then race 'em to find out!
- You can also just do water (or colored water) - kids love watching pretty much anything go down the slide...
What We Did
Shaving Cream Roadmap, Stomp Rocket, More Balloon CD Hovercraft Experiments, Goo Tracks, Barbie Car Paint Shop,
Books | Question of the DayYour in a plane. You look out the window. What do you see? Maxwell: Horses! Ava: Aquarium next to a park! Andrew: Ehhhhrh |
What We Ate
| Morning Snack: Teddy Graham Driving Banana Airplane with Whipped Cream Clouds | Lunch: Chicken Strip & Carrot Cars, Nectarine Slices, Homemade Potato Sticks | Afternoon Snack: Cheese Stick Fruit & Veggie Train |
Secret Theme
Things that GO!