Today the older kids went to Disney Animation Studios to hang out with the artist and see what Matt does all day.
Here is Ben's flipbook. The spent some time with the artist and learned how to make a flipbook and then it was scanned into the system. Enjoy!
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Griffith Observatory on a cloudy day
Today we went to the Griffith Observatory with the kindergarten class. Today we spend the time in two movie shows in the planetarium which were awesome! Here are a couple of outside shots on the cloudy cold day!
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
California Science Center
We went on Ben's field trip to the California Science Center. The kids had a great time see all the ecosystem exhibits.
A giant lever with a truck and one end and the kids trying to lift it on the other.
Ben and his classmates.
A stealthy war bird.
Entry atrium to the museum.
Ben giving instructions at the water wave machine.
The kids watching the diver in the kelp tank.
ooooohhhh, mud!
Brandon under his foam block arch.
A giant lever with a truck and one end and the kids trying to lift it on the other.
Ben and his classmates.
A stealthy war bird.
Entry atrium to the museum.
Ben giving instructions at the water wave machine.
The kids watching the diver in the kelp tank.
ooooohhhh, mud!
Brandon under his foam block arch.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Sierra Panoramas
While at the cabin, Matt took a few panoramic shots...
Enjoy!
View from the balcony of the cabin.
High Sierra
Courtright Reservoir
Wishon Turnout
The coming storm.
Enjoy!
View from the balcony of the cabin.
High Sierra
Courtright Reservoir
Wishon Turnout
The coming storm.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
The Cabin Life
This is Shannon's Dad's Friend's cabin at Courtright Reservoir located outside Fresno pass Shaver Lake. The cabin sits at about 8500 feet.
A huge snow drift coming off the east side of the cabin.
Icicles on the west side of the cabin.
This is how we got in... Matt made a trail to the stairs from the road.
A view from the living room of the kitchen and dining area.
The kitchen from the upstairs loft.
The downstairs.
The Indian on the stairs. Brandon said that the Indians live in the cabin, but they were not there right now.
In the basement, there was the generator that charged the batteries for electricity.
A neighbor's house... all covered in snow!
A huge snow drift coming off the east side of the cabin.
Icicles on the west side of the cabin.
This is how we got in... Matt made a trail to the stairs from the road.
A view from the living room of the kitchen and dining area.
The kitchen from the upstairs loft.
The downstairs.
The Indian on the stairs. Brandon said that the Indians live in the cabin, but they were not there right now.
In the basement, there was the generator that charged the batteries for electricity.
A neighbor's house... all covered in snow!
Snow Trip, Day 3 - Bugging Out
We woke up around 8am and Matt got the generator going in the basement again. We figured out how to work the oven and Shannon made cinnamon rolls, sausage, and eggs for breakfast. While Matt and Papa went to the truck to bring back some gas, the kids played in the snow some more...
Brandon, Emily, and Shannon climbed to the rooftop to check things out.
A view off the top of roof.
Shannon made a couple of snow lanterns. She planned to light them up at night with some candles.
This is a creek that runs over the road near the cabins. We had to be careful when crossing because it is only a snow bridge.
And here the kids are playing UNO while warming up from a good play in the snow.
Plans quickly changed when they returned with the gas. Papa said there was a storm coming and we had to get out now.
This is a view off the balcony of the coming snow storm.
So we bugged out! No time for lunch, just pack and go. We left a lot of our gear and food at the cabin. We came out with less than we went in! Matt took 2 kids on his machine, Papa had 2 kids on his machine and towing the snow sled.... Oh, and then Matt had to tow Papa's machine with everyone and the snow sled! It was crazy getting out.
They rescued the Jag, but it was still not in good condition. Papa went back to the cabin to get Shannon. They closed up the cabin and boogied on out. We left around 7pm and got home a little after midnight. It was a rough memorable trip with lots of stories to tell! We are glad to be home!
Brandon, Emily, and Shannon climbed to the rooftop to check things out.
A view off the top of roof.
Shannon made a couple of snow lanterns. She planned to light them up at night with some candles.
This is a creek that runs over the road near the cabins. We had to be careful when crossing because it is only a snow bridge.
And here the kids are playing UNO while warming up from a good play in the snow.
Plans quickly changed when they returned with the gas. Papa said there was a storm coming and we had to get out now.
This is a view off the balcony of the coming snow storm.
So we bugged out! No time for lunch, just pack and go. We left a lot of our gear and food at the cabin. We came out with less than we went in! Matt took 2 kids on his machine, Papa had 2 kids on his machine and towing the snow sled.... Oh, and then Matt had to tow Papa's machine with everyone and the snow sled! It was crazy getting out.
They rescued the Jag, but it was still not in good condition. Papa went back to the cabin to get Shannon. They closed up the cabin and boogied on out. We left around 7pm and got home a little after midnight. It was a rough memorable trip with lots of stories to tell! We are glad to be home!
Friday, April 9, 2010
Snow Trip, Day 2 - Fixing machines and snow play
We woke up, still pretty tired, stiff, and sore... We had breakfast of bacon and eggs. Matt went in the basement and started the generator which the cabin uses to charge the batteries for the lights. Here is a view of the empty lake at the dam.
The abandoned sled. No critters tried to get to the food :)
The plan was for Matt and Papa to go back out to the truck to get some supplies and tools to try and fix the Mountain Max. While they were gone, Shannon and the kids rested and then played in the snow outside.
Shannon and Brandon sledding down the hill. Brandon said it was AWESOME!
Sarah on the balcony.
Emily playing in the snow.
Brandon and Sarah sledding.
Ben climbed to the top of the shed roof.
And the roof of the cabin.
Ben made a snowman.
Here's how we make water to wash dishes and flush the toilet. Melt snow..
Passing the evening... Brandon and Emily watch the Ipad nano.
So in the end that day, they brought in the sled of food and we still had only 1.5 machines. At the truck were still more food, gas, and clothing.
Funny for the day: Ben was so excited that he wanted to go pee in the snow.... OK... go ahead... So later we find that he pee'd on the snow on the balcony that we intended to use for dish water... He was only allowed to use the toilet after that. We didn't use that snow!
The abandoned sled. No critters tried to get to the food :)
The plan was for Matt and Papa to go back out to the truck to get some supplies and tools to try and fix the Mountain Max. While they were gone, Shannon and the kids rested and then played in the snow outside.
Shannon and Brandon sledding down the hill. Brandon said it was AWESOME!
Sarah on the balcony.
Emily playing in the snow.
Brandon and Sarah sledding.
Ben climbed to the top of the shed roof.
And the roof of the cabin.
Ben made a snowman.
Here's how we make water to wash dishes and flush the toilet. Melt snow..
Passing the evening... Brandon and Emily watch the Ipad nano.
So in the end that day, they brought in the sled of food and we still had only 1.5 machines. At the truck were still more food, gas, and clothing.
Funny for the day: Ben was so excited that he wanted to go pee in the snow.... OK... go ahead... So later we find that he pee'd on the snow on the balcony that we intended to use for dish water... He was only allowed to use the toilet after that. We didn't use that snow!
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