Today Emmalee came over and helped Kimi with her Science Packets! I had gone with Kathy O to get a gift for Susan Harrop from our Book Club and we ended up playing together a little longer. We stopped for a sandwich and then went and got pedicures. I was planning on taking my girls this Saturday but Trichelle wasn't going to be able to make it and I really want us all to be together to get them. That's kind of the whole idea about getting them so we postponed them until next month. I really wanted one though and so Kathy and I went. I love pedicures! (I was also trying to stay away from Kimi since she has a bit of an attitude with me lately.....bless her heart and PMS) Having Emmalee here softened things.
I also got to watch my two very cute little friends ..... Luke and Isaac! I love these boys! The other day I ran into them at lunch and when they left Luke came over and gave me the biggest hug.....in fact he wouldn't let go of me. I was thrilled that Heather called to see if they could come play for awhile today. They were a bit disappointed when they heard Jared had just left for Scout Camp this morning. (maybe more than a bit) I distracted them right away and told them I knew they would be and planned something fun for them to make. We made Sun Catchers and Isaac especially enjoyed making them. Luke was cool with making just a few. Emmalee and Kimi loved them and made them for a few hours. I even made one! ;)
It was a fun thing to do with some fun kids. Such a simple craft that turns out pretty cool.
To make Sun Catchers you need: Clear Pony Beads, fishing line, and pans to cook them in, and a drill with a small bit. Today we used some metal cookie cutters for shapes and just put them in a flat pie tin. Emmalee and Kimi even made a few designs right on the pans. You put the beads together as closely as possible (with the holes up...if they are sideways it didn't really matter) and then Bake @ 400 for 20 minutes. Let cool.....it doesn't take long. Then just drill a little hole where you want if it doesn't have a hole and it won't if you got your beads close. Then put some fishing line through it, tie a knot and hang in a window or from a tree. (or your arms, or in your car, or around your neck)
*you don't have to spray pan....they pop right off when they are cool! Oh and it does stink a little while they cook.
