100 days

In Kindergarten they celebrate the 100th day of school.  The kids were asked to put 100 things on a t-shirt and wear it this past Monday.  Here is Blaise's 100 eyed monster shirt.

 

And his friend Gavin made one like it too . . .great minds think alike (or find ideas online, ahem)!

quinzhees

Ambrose's Wolf den took a field trip to Farmington to see some quinzhees.  A friend of Damian's who he was in Scouts with is the Boy Scout leader who led this exciting weekend.  The Boy Scouts piled up snow, sprayed water on top so that it would freeze and then hollowed them out to make quinzhees.  They made three total - one 2 adults slept in and the other 2 had 4 Scouts.

The wolf den had so much fun, playing in the snow and then getting to check out the inside of the quinzhees. Then we went and warmed up with a pizza party - always a good way to go!

blaise turns six

It's Super Blaise!

And yes he is quite super.  Born six weeks early and now six years old.  He smiles all the time.   He has this very serious look when he must tell us something as if he is announcing who will win the next Oscar but it could be the simplest thing even though he believes it is most important at that minute.  He loves trucks and cars.  He draws trucks and cars.  He plays with trucks and cars - are you getting it?  He adores his big brother and will play with him anytime and if they had their way they would share the same bed every night.  He is cuddly.  He loves to ski fast, Mr. Adventure.

Tiny toes, my little man - we love you!

 

Blaise picked his six candles and got to blow them out at school.

 

Cake for Super Blaise

 

A new Hess truck and helicopter that lights up!!!

valentines

chapstick 'bees' for teacher assistants gifts

personal heart notes from Blaise

handmade hearts with 'words describing you' for Ambrose's teachers

goldfish valentines from Blaise

Harry Potter valentines from Ambrose

owl valentine for Ambrose's teacher

honey for teacher gifts

Although it is busy, the boys had so much fun making and even more fun delivering!

places

The Pinewood Derby took place Friday night in our Cub Scout Pack.  First the boys were able to view everyone's cars.  Then the races began.  First up were the siblings; Blaise took first place with his "Red Rider".  Ambrose took third place in the Wolf Den for his car titled 'Socchi cool'.

For Ambrose it was all about the design of the car (in a previous post I posted photos of each of their cars).  He designed his car to be a ski mountain that included fake trees, a skier made out of miniature clothespins and fake snow.  To listen to him describe his car on the phone to my parents it was all about the detail for him.

Blaise on the other hand wanted a fast, red car.  Well, it was fast (in fact I do wonder how he would have stacked up overall).  But this is old-fashioned fun folks.  Design a car with your own two hands, hang out with your friends and ooh and ah over the cars.  What a fun night!

 Ambrose Weidmann (3rd), Vincent Basile (2nd) and William Schreiber (1st)

On Saturday the boys had their last ski camp.  Which I must admit seems strange since the best conditions are happening right now, such great snow for skiing (yes, even I'm enjoying it).  Each group made a snowman and then practiced for the races.  During the races, Blaise and Ambrose both took 1st place in their groups.  Great job guys!  We can't wait to hit the slopes again soon!

50,000 balloons

In downtown Rochester there is a balloon display with 50,000 balloons.  The artists depicted Jack and the Beanstalk.  From the cow, to the beans being thrown out the window, the harp, the hen, etc.  The detail is phenomenal!  The boys and their friend Aidan had a great time going up the escalators to get a close look at all the detail.  At the top there are a number of cables and a pulley in order to make sure all the balloons stay in place.  What a delight to take in!

pinewood derby

 Blaise is entering under the 'sibling' race . . .here is his red 'limousine'.

 

 Ambrose made his car into a ski mountain with a 'clothespin' skier.

 

The cars have met weight and the race is next Friday, February 7th.  Good luck!