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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Everyday Drama



Jason had the video camera out the other day, capturing a typical Morris Brother encounter. I will warn you, there is some tension, but actually very mild compared to most situations.


P.S. This is actually the editted version. It went on for awhile, but I didn't figure y'all would want to sit and watch my boys bicker for 5 minutes.

A New Ride



Since Corwin got a new, bigger bike for Christmas, Owen has been handed-down Corwin's older, smaller bike. Jason finally put training wheels on it the other day, and this was his first attempt at riding. He's used to his tricycle, which he can peddle forward and backward. So, this is kinda hard for him.

A Song For You



Owen had taken up singing concerts for us in the evenings. This small snippet of song is from one of his favorites "McDonald's". The longer version includes a verse about cheeseburgers and a verse about french fries. What you hear here, is a small section of the chorus. :)

SLIME Time!

I went to a Just Between Friends sale the other day (on half price day) and picked the boys up a few t-shirts and shorts for summer. I also picked up ... SLIME SCIENCE. It is a box of ingredients and recipes to make SLIME. I knew the boys would love it!

The first slime we attempted was a flop. I think it might be an old box of ingredients, so things didn't mesh like they should've. Our second attempt was successful, and the boys has a ball with it! It was a rubbery, shiney, stretchy slime that would "pool" if you'd let it sit. They loved their slime. We'll do it again soon.

Not a bad buy for $2!







Saturday, May 14, 2011

Montauk State Park


Thursday the Morris Four went to Montauk State Park. It is the home of a large spring that feeds the Current River in Missouri, and also a large trout hatchery. It was a gorgeous day to be out and about!


First stop was the trout hatchery. Well, actually, first was a picnic lunch, but there are no pictures of us stuffing our faces. SECOND was the trout hatchery. These large pools house thousands of baby trout.


It was funny, because the fish would follow us. We walked along these long, narrow pools and noticed how the fish would follow. We though it quite odd until we saw the fish feed dispensers. Duh. They thought we were going to feed them. No wonder they were following us.



When you'd toss the food into the pool, the trout would attack it! This often caused the fish to churn and splash. This terrified Owen. He didn't like those fish coming out of the water and causing a rukus! It took him a few throws to get used to the idea of these "wild" animals.



This isn't a good picture because of the reflection of sunlight, but these trout would literally swim on top of each other hoping for a bite of yummy fish food.




I was a little afraid that Corwin was going to go swimming with the trout. He'd get down close to see them better.




Then, we took a short hike through the woods to find the spring of the Current River.


Corwin insists that we read every sign posted!


Owen was more interested in the rocks and dirt.

Then we ended up at a playground. The boys had fun climbing, swinging, and sliding. Hard work for short-legged Owen.










It was a good day. A very good day. Making memories and learning... can't get batter than that!