Where'd He Go?

Hopefully, Ben mowed for the last time a few weeks ago. While he was mowing, Aidyn and I went for a walk. It was in the upper 70s and felt wonderful!!!

When we got back, Aidyn noticed that he could watch Ben mow from our side-porch door. Literally, (no exaggeration) we sat in the floor for 20 minutes watching Ben finish up the yard. It was the sweetest thing!

Every time Ben would walk by he'd wave at Aidyn. Aidyn would smile real big, turn and look at me as if to say, "That was my daddy!", and then he'd turn back and watch until Ben was out of sight.

He'd play with his toys for a minute, and as soon as he heard that mower, he'd jerk his head back over to the window to watch Ben go by. Never would I have imagined he'd stay in one spot for so long...he definately loves his daddy!

*PS...you may notice the stack and baskets full of toys and books in the corner. We officially "retired" the pack-n-play and gave it to friends to borrow. They are expecting their daughter to be born in January. The empty corner has made a great spot for Aidyn's toys.

Also, please excuse the blue tape all over our door. We keep meaning to stain it. :)

Daddy's Helper

A couple weekends ago, Ben decided he would fix Aidyn's flat tire once again. We absolutely LOVE our Jeep stroller and use it all the time to go for walks. However, since Aidyn used to be so small, we'd lay him in the stroller and then carefully go down the steps out the back door.

Well, now that's much bigger and heavier, we still do the same...and we're killing those innertubes inside the tire!

As I was coming downstairs, I saw Ben and Aidyn sitting in the floor together. Ben was working on the tire while Aidyn just sat there, watching, and holding the screw driver. So...you know me, I ran to get my camera and took a few pics. So cute!

Aren't they so cute together? ;)

Ecosystem Webquest Project

(Audio Link with Instructions)


PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

1. Watch the video on animal ecosystems.
http://www.brainpop.com/science/ecologyandbehavior/ecosystems/zoom.weml
You will have to use the username and password information given out during science class. If you have lost this information, you will need to see me in class. You cannot begin the assignment without that information.


2. Choose your favorite ecosystem and go on a virtual fieldtrip.
Antarctica http://www.tramline.com/tours/sci/antarctic/_tourlaunch1.htm
Deserts http://www.tramline.com/tours/sci/desert/_tourlaunch1.htm
Oceans http://www.tramline.com/tours/sci/oceank/_tourlaunch1.htm
Rainforest http://www.field-trips.org/tours/sci/rainforest/_tourlaunch1.htm
Marsh
http://www.tramline.com/tours/sci/salt/_tourlaunch1.htm
Forest http://www.tramline.com/tours/sci/forest/_tourlaunch1.htm


3. Fieldtrip Checklist:
A. Where is your ecosystem located?
(state, country, and/or continent)
B. Tell about 4 animals that live in your ecosystem.
C. Tell about 2 plants that live in your ecosystem.
D. Tell about the weather of your ecosystem.


4. Write a 4-paragraph paper telling about your ecosystem.


5. Create a shoebox model of your ecosystem.
You can view the video below to see several examples from previous years.

Remember, final papers and models are due Tuesday, November 24th.