Kids with Culture
Posted by Jennifer on May 15, 2012
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I have been wanting to visit the Nasher Art Museum up at Duke,
so I decided to start early with some art appreciation for Becca and Henry.
Becca was actually pretty funny.
I told her she could not touch anything, but she could move and dance to however the art made her feel (Henry did too when he felt like it.)
One of my favorite artists is Pablo Picasso, I think Becca and Henry though his pieces just looked sort of funny (and maybe a little scary.)
Becca was quick to point out a boat to Henry (she is waving ‘Bon Voyage’ for her interpretive take on the piece.)
Henry was too busy looking at a snake.
Becca interpretations made me laugh especially at the modern pieces.
I really wanted to visit the Nasher Museum because of the Alexander Calder exhibit which is only here for a short time.
More Becca movement interpreting the Calder sculpture at the entrance while Henry is thinking about it.
Henry said the sculptures reminded him of his Little Gym class, and he reminded me he could climb on things there.
We looked at the statues, and I explained mobiles.
Our trip was not complete without a trip to the gift shop.
which was probably their favorite part.
Before going to the exhibit, we read Sandy’s Circus a kids book about artist Alexander Calder. Of course, it was for sale at the gift shop too.
When Becca wanted to paint when we got home some of the stuff she saw at the exhibit, I decided the museum had made a great impression.
Dance Recital and dad time
Posted by Jennifer on May 8, 2012
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After having dance class all year long,
Becca had her annual dance recital.
Here is an excerpt of one of her dances.
This year she did both ballet and tap.
Becca thought it would be a good idea to bring her teacher flowers.
And like last year, Henry had the opportunity to be an incredible and patient brother
by attending her dance rectal, but he kept himself busy.
In a year Becca has grown up so fast, but she still loves being able to be with her friends.
Bec told me it was fun to dance with her class
and meet some of the other dancers.
After the dance rectal. it seemed like a good balance to play in the water and dirt outside.
Henry thought that was a perfect idea.
I am so proud of my Becca.
Baby Birds
Posted by Adam on May 1, 2012
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We had a nest of cardinals in one of the trees in the backyard. Becca and Henry (and I) were really interested in seeing the eggs hatch and the little birds develop. Amazingly, the babies are out of the nest and hopping around at about 11 days after hatching and can fly (albeit not very well) just a couple days after that!
The eggs hatched on April 13th.
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Day 13 (I scared him trying to take pictures so I know he could fly!)
I, Robot
Posted by Jennifer on April 24, 2012
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Right after Becca’s soccer game,
we went down to the Durham Life and Science Museum.
First, we checked out some of the outside animals like the Lemurs.
Once a year the science museum sponsors a “Robot Rumble” or a day dedicated to making robotics and engineering a hands on experience at the museum.
Becca and Henry both wanted to try driving the remote control boat.
At the controls watching the computer screen Henry navigated the aquatic obstacle course.
Then Becca.
They both wanted to try the lunar walk.
It was too funny not to include video. Becca kept jumping higher and higher
while Henry stayed closer to the ground.
We could not leave without getting our faces painted.
Henry seemed pleased with the tiger transformation,
while Becca wanted a rainbow.
They both wanted to rush home and show dad
and have a little ice cream, it was a pretty fun day.
Becoming Experts
Posted by Jennifer on April 17, 2012
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There are various unique aspects to living in North Carolina like a picnic lunch and playing at Duke Gardens.
followed by an afternoon spent picking strawberries.
I took Becca and Henry strawberry picking last year, so this year they were becoming experts.
First, pick out a bucket for the strawberries.
Next, decide which row has row has the best looking strawberries.
Henry advised Becca to look for the “red ones” which are found underneath the green leaves.
Becca reminded Henry not to stand in the plants so as not to squish the strawberries.
Then make sure to pick the strawberry not the stem.
Becca cautioned that it is pretty important to leave time for play, make sure to find the see-saw,
and the sandbox.
and bring some strawberries home to eat with ice cream with dad while waiting for a quick evening visit
from Grandpa Mike (who happened to be in NorthCarolina for work.)
