Monday, August 17, 2009

Cache Camp '09






We scheduled Cache's camp for a Thursday in August...one would think that we could rely on beautiful summer weather for all the outdoor, boy-type activities I had planned. It RAINED all day! Quick revamp of the activities...and many additional activities to fill in the time. We had a GREAT time! Cache loved the "Transformer" and "Cars" books that we read in the reading tent. He used "magic" paper (tracing paper) to trace his favorite part of each story in his camp journal. He designed and built his very own Transformer (boxes, paper tubes, and duct tape) and spray painted it GOLD! We made chocolate dipped pretzels in the shape of race cars, using special candy molds...very cool! And we made enough to share...purple deliciousness! I think his favorite activity was shaving cream sprayed ALL OVER the bathroom counter to mold into ocean waves, squish between fingers, and make a "mess" without making a MESS! I loved it too!

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Going, Going, Gone!





Whitney Elementary School has been on the corner of Overland Road and Owyhee Street for over 75 years...thankfully, the school board decided to reinvest in our old neighborhood and build a new school (plus community center) on the property. Construction began last summer, the kids adapted pretty well to the commotion during the school year, AND having no playground! I sub at Whitney regularly...all my children spent their entire elementary years there...fond memories are all that's left...the new school will open August 31, 2009...we are very excited!