Science Fair

This year both boys participated in the science fair at their school.  Kyle's project was "Which ball has the most elasticity?"  He researched what elasticity was and then tested 3 different balls (a marble, a ping pong ball, and a rubber ball) to see which was the most elastic and was able to explain why.  Max's project was "Can balloons stick to anything?"  He learned about static electricity and how it works and then rubbed a balloon on a wool blanket (and Peanut worked well too) and then tried to stick it to various things i.e. the wall, the tv, my shirt, etc.  I think they both learned something new and were able to explain it to the principal who came around to see all the projects as well as the judges who reviewed each project as well.  They didn't hand out prizes for places this year, but everyone got a certificate of achievement for participating.  The boys had fun and it was fun to see all the other projects as well and learn some new things!

Happy Birthday Mom!

Today was Mom's 60th birthday!  We celebrated by meeting her and Dad and Mike at Romano's Macaroni Grill in Dale City, VA.  It was nice to get together for a yummy dinner and spend some time together! 

Promiseland Sunday

The boys decided to join the kids choir for Promiseland Sunday at our church this year.  Max has always wanted to do it but has been too nervous.  This year he decided he was ready since he sang in his kindergarten concert at school and did well.  They had 3 rehearsals and we practiced at home as well.  Most of the songs the boys were familiar with and sing at church during the kids worship time.  There was one new song, but they did a good job learning it and singing it.  They helped lead the congregation in singing 3 songs at the beginning and then they had a special performance later in the service with just the kids choir. They also got to participate in a parade at the end where they could sing and dance down the aisles!  And as a bonus for Max he was chosen to be the king in a skit during the drama presentation.  Mr. Reuben (the kids' ministry director) chose some kids randomly during each service to help out and Max was picked to be the king during the second service.  He was thrilled!  It was a long morning as they sang during both services and had to be there early to get ready, but they did great and had a snack in between services to recharge!  Overall I think it went really well and they seemed to have a good time.   Here is a link to the video of the entire service: http://www.cedarbrook.org/media.php?pageID=50  Max is on the first step on the riser in section on the left and Kyle is at the top of the riser in the middle section.

 

Kyle's brown belt

Kyle tested for his next belt level in karate and is now a brown belt.  He did a running jump side kick to break TWO boards!  He did it on the first try and was one of only a few in his class that were able to break 2 boards with the kick on the first try.