I'm a bit behind on my Montgomery Challenge posts. I've actually been to quite a few places that I need to write about. So, to help catch up, here's a good one.
For those of you who I see on a regular basis, I know you've heard plenty about how much fun the splash pad is. In fact, a friend and I tried going there the other day with our kids, and I was so excited. You know how it's fun to take people to places that you've told them all about and how much fun they are. Well, this was like that. I don't know how much I've mentioned this splash pad to people and how much fun I think it is, but it feels like I've said it a lot. Anyways, we got down there and it was closed for some silly wedding rehearsel. I know, not cool. We did end up getting to go swimming.
Anyways, this is a must-see "attraction" (if you will) in Montgomery for kids of all ages. I've already taken the kids here about 4 or 5 times this summer. They have so much fun, and I'm thinking about even having Jack's birthday party there. It's just your regular splash pad, but still is a nice, cool break from normal summer activities. I think my kids like it so much because they have more control than they do in a pool.
To add to the fun, we ended up taking a picnic lunch. The amphitheater is right next to the splash pad, so it's a perfect spot for a picture perfect picnic (try saying that 5 times fast). The kids had such a great time. I tried showing them how to roll down the hill, and they tried, but I guess they're a bit too young for that because they didn't ever really get going.
Oh, and I almost forgot the best part about this kid venue. It's free! Absolutely free, fun, and open to the public, except when it's been reserved (which costs $3000, by the way........crazy). If you do decide to go check it out one day, do what I should have done this last time and call (241-2100) ahead to see if it's open and not being reserved for something. Also, if you get there and the water is not on, just place your hand on the black top of the blue post and the water will start. It's weird, but it works. I guess it's some kind of pressure sensor or something.
INFO:
Riverwalk Splashpad
355 Coosa St.
Montgomery, AL 36104
Bring change for parking meter!
Monday, June 15, 2009
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Bunnies
Okay, I've been meaning to put pictures up of my first sewing project ever, inspired by Ashley. I totally copied her bunnies, but I enjoyed it and I think they turned out pretty good for someone who's never sewn. Sorry about the bad lighting on the pics. I wasn't sure how big to cut the fabric for the body so I just made two different sizes and ended up giving the smaller one to Riley and the bigger one to Jack. I know they're not near perfect, but I can't tell you how excited I was that I actually made these by myself.
Riley's School Birthday Celebration
I've been dying to make a fondant covered cake for a while now. I didn't want to do it for a big event though because I was afraid I would mess it up and then there would be either an ugly cake or no cake. My aunt KK found this cake book in Goodwill a few months ago, which had the coolest kids cakes all decorated with fondant. I decided that I would try one for Riley's birthday party. I also decided to make another regular cake so if this one turned out really bad then I would just have the regular cake to serve.
Then I realized that Riley's birthday was on a school day. So, I decided that her one-year-old preschool class would be a good, non-critical audience for my first cake. So, I made a little school-themed birthday cake just for her class. And this is how it turned out. As you look closely, just remember it was my first so it's not NEAR perfect. I probably could go on and on about the imperfections I see as I look at the pictures, but it's ok. I was happy at how it turned out. It was a lot of fun to make! (Please ignore the retro 70's tupperware cake platter.)
I ended up making a pony stable cake (fondant) and a barn cake (regular icing) for her actual birthday party, so look for a post on those soon.
Then I realized that Riley's birthday was on a school day. So, I decided that her one-year-old preschool class would be a good, non-critical audience for my first cake. So, I made a little school-themed birthday cake just for her class. And this is how it turned out. As you look closely, just remember it was my first so it's not NEAR perfect. I probably could go on and on about the imperfections I see as I look at the pictures, but it's ok. I was happy at how it turned out. It was a lot of fun to make! (Please ignore the retro 70's tupperware cake platter.)
I ended up making a pony stable cake (fondant) and a barn cake (regular icing) for her actual birthday party, so look for a post on those soon.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
REVAMP
As you might can tell, I'm totally changing everything around on my blog/blogs. I hated the idea of making my blog private because then I can never get any new readers. *sigh* So, I came up with this brilliant idea that is taking way too long to accomplish. What I've done is exported my whole blog, created a new blog with the same name but different url, imported my old blog onto the new one, I'm keeping the old one public, I'm making the new one private, and I'm erasing any posts I feel are a bit personal from the old blog. whew! So, if you don't happen to look at my blog but once in a blue moon and haven't seen that I'm making my blog private and won't find out until it would have been too late OR if you just stumble upon this blog and like what you see and would like to read more up to date stuff, you still will have the old blog which will give instructions on how to be invited to read the new, private blog. Does this make sense? It does to me.
I think I'm still going to post random, general, maybe humorous things on the old blog, just to keep it up to date. So, that's that, and that's why I've removed pictures and a lot of my old posts. Thanks to all of you who have given me your email, I will add them to the list. It makes me feel good to know that more people than just my mom (because what mom wouldn't?) read my blog!
I think I'm still going to post random, general, maybe humorous things on the old blog, just to keep it up to date. So, that's that, and that's why I've removed pictures and a lot of my old posts. Thanks to all of you who have given me your email, I will add them to the list. It makes me feel good to know that more people than just my mom (because what mom wouldn't?) read my blog!
Montgomery 002: Old Alabama Town
Last week I decided to take the kids to check out Old Alabama Town. Actually, I really was just taking them to the playground there because it cost money to go on the whole tour. The tour sounds cool (I really can't remember if I've ever been), but I really am looking for mainly free stuff with this whole challenge thing and didn't want to spend the money. If you want to go check it out and go on the tour, if you haven't already, I think it's like $8 for an adult and the children 5 and under are free.
Anyways, the playground was really cool and the kids enjoyed it. After they worked up a good sweat playing out in the scorching heat (yeah, we kind of did this on the fly and I wasn't really paying attention to the time so we were out there at the hottest and sunniest time of the day; not a good idea because everything on the playground was so hot), then we walked across the street to the Tucker Pecan Company and got ice cream cones. Pink for Riley, green for Jack. They don't care what the flavor is, just the color.
Anyways, the playground was really cool and the kids enjoyed it. After they worked up a good sweat playing out in the scorching heat (yeah, we kind of did this on the fly and I wasn't really paying attention to the time so we were out there at the hottest and sunniest time of the day; not a good idea because everything on the playground was so hot), then we walked across the street to the Tucker Pecan Company and got ice cream cones. Pink for Riley, green for Jack. They don't care what the flavor is, just the color.
The Montgomery Challenge: Mission 001
The first place we went is the most obvious place to take kids for a free and fun outing if you live in Montgomery. The museum of fine arts, of course. They have such a fun kids area. I grew up going there regularly. Since I was little, though, it has expanded by at least half it's original size. The kids actually enjoyed jumping off the steps in the little amphitheater more than anything.
Never fail, the race car track is always the favorite "exhibit," and we end up staying over in that section for half an hour usually. I really don't see how watching a little stock car going around and around in the same path can be entertaining for that long.
I was watching two other kids besides mine that day, and we were at a house that was close enough to the museum to walk there, so we enjoyed the scenery along the way. The museum is a great place to go on a rainy day or really any day, and if you haven't been there (which I'm sure if you're reading this and live in Montgomery you probably have) you should totally go. It's fun, educational, and let's the kids exercise their creativity.
Never fail, the race car track is always the favorite "exhibit," and we end up staying over in that section for half an hour usually. I really don't see how watching a little stock car going around and around in the same path can be entertaining for that long.
I was watching two other kids besides mine that day, and we were at a house that was close enough to the museum to walk there, so we enjoyed the scenery along the way. The museum is a great place to go on a rainy day or really any day, and if you haven't been there (which I'm sure if you're reading this and live in Montgomery you probably have) you should totally go. It's fun, educational, and let's the kids exercise their creativity.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Name that tune!
"Row the goss from chinny in a wok......."
This is what Jack was singing in the backseat yesterday afternoon. I knew what it was because he had sung other more intelligible parts of the song before he sang this part. I thought it was hilarious though. I was singing the song along with him and then we got to this part. I was like, "The tune's the same, but he is not singing the same thing I am." So, I stopped and asked him to sing it again. And this is what he said over and over, "row the goss from chinny in a wok." Do you know what song it is? Think about it.......
Here's a hint: It's an old school Bible song.
"Roll the gospel chariot along,
roll the gospel chariot along,
roll the gospel chariot along.
And we won't tag along behind."
This is what Jack was singing in the backseat yesterday afternoon. I knew what it was because he had sung other more intelligible parts of the song before he sang this part. I thought it was hilarious though. I was singing the song along with him and then we got to this part. I was like, "The tune's the same, but he is not singing the same thing I am." So, I stopped and asked him to sing it again. And this is what he said over and over, "row the goss from chinny in a wok." Do you know what song it is? Think about it.......
Here's a hint: It's an old school Bible song.
"Roll the gospel chariot along,
roll the gospel chariot along,
roll the gospel chariot along.
And we won't tag along behind."
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