Showing posts with label art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label art. Show all posts

Sunday, July 8, 2018

July 1-9, 2018 - 3 years 11.5 months - Forest Fair Weekend!

I found a leech on Kadin's nether regions and after letting him play with it a bit, Kadin asked me, "Can we keep him?  I want to name him poopie-poopie."  OK… time to Google "how to care for your pet leech."  Wow, gotta love Google.  I am NOT the first Mom to ask that question!

We went to the Forest Fair in Girdwood this weekend and the kids just took over the place, running across the stage and having a blast.
  
Here's a video of him dancing to the live tunes!


And then playing with the corn hole toss game in the beer garden (while Mama sat on the side and had a beer).




After the playground, Kadin wanted to check out the skatepark next door and was fascinated by all the tricks the skaters were doing on the ramps.  I think we spent 2 hours here.  The skaters loved him and even lent him a board to play around with.

Mostly Kadito has way too much energy to sit and do art, but this was a rare after-lunch quiet moment and we spent about an hour at the kid's table, making an octopus and decorating butterflies.

Walking around the festival and randomly finding a few hula hoops to try out.

Sunday, April 29, 2018

April 16-30, 2018 - 3 years 9 months



The Elementary School had an art show… this is the group project of The Scream! 
The next day, it was Earth Day, and Kadin spent most of it up in this alder, trying to climb as high as the older boys and girls.  In this pic, Sawyer is the boy to the right.

We are trying to grow some sunflower starts this year since last year they never flowered when we planted them directly into the soil outside.  Whatever they do, it's a fun activity with Kadin.  We poured the soil in, made a little bed for each seed and then covered them up with a dirt blanket.  When we were done, he said, "We plant seeds, go to bed, and tomorrow we eat plants!" 

I have one or two of these shots from when Kadin was an infant.  It still feels just as amazing now, 3 years later.

Biking, biking, and more biking.  He LOVES his new pedal bike and is out riding in rain or shine.  See videos below…

Of course, jumping off the bike to dive into the snow bank is just as much fun!  Even in the rain…  He tried to get me to join him but I declined.


Video of Kadin taking off on his bike without my help…


Video of Kadin swinging like a monkey in Gymnastics Class.


Video of Kadin and Luke sharing some raspberry silliness!


Video of Kadin climbing the alder tree downtown.  
He is saying, "Down, ok. That's how you go down.  Me show you how go up, alright?  This, do that, do that.  OK Mom?  Mom want to climb tree?"


And, last, but not least, Kadito in action… Fun times with puddles, snow, bikes, and Bucky.










Monday, February 26, 2018

February 16-28, 2018 - 3 years 7 months



Kadin's art for his Mama…
And Kadin's art for his Abu Baiba.
He was very specific as to who got which painting.
When we go to pick up our milk, Kadito loves checking out the cows who are giving it to us.
That particular cow in the photo, however, is a beef cow grandma and she's HUGE.

I got a used little car bed for Kadito.  We still share a bed, but it's fun to play in and eventually may even be slept in…

First… the cake…
Then, the cream cheese icing…
Feliz Cumpleaños Abu Baiba!!!
(decorated with a bit acai powder mixed with the icing)

And, a video, of Kadin playing with Bucky in the snow.


Saturday, December 31, 2016

December 16 - 31, 2016 - 2 years 5 months





I told Kadin these were our Christmas "stockings" and so he tried to put them on his feet and walk around!

Playing hide-and-go-seek with the lockers at the Wasilla pool, where we go occasionally to swim.

Making gifts for others.

All the gifts wrapped and under the tree!  Yay Mama!

Christmas day – train set and table from Grandma Baiba.

Naked chef boy loved his new kitchen!

Playgrounds have their challenges in the winter but they are still super fun!

New Year's eve fireworks!  Oooh.. Aaaah…!
Kadin loved them once I put his ear protection on his head.  Before that, the loud noise just made him cry.

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

November 16 - 30, 2016 - 2 years 4 months

Whoa, I'm so behind with Kadito's blog that I'm just going to post the photos and let you all make up your own captions and stories… This post is all about FOOD and KITCHENS.. Yum!!  And being thankful that I have such a wonderful son.