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Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Georgia Aquarium/World of Coke

I took my kids to the Aquarium yesterday. We left fairly early to get there around opening time. This was necessary so that I could see about getting annual passes taken care of. At any rate, as per usual with my children, the visit was a 'zoom' visit. We did go see the Titanic (which according to a billboard I've seen, leaves Sept. 7th), which my daughter still thinks is spooky. They spent at least 30 minutes touching the rays at the touch pool in front of Georgia Explorer. They also were able to get a chance to see the penguins. YES, the penguins are still there, you have to go behind the scenes to see them.

After much pleading on the part of my nephews, we stopped next door at the World of Coca-Cola. I have to say that their 4D movie caught me off guard. The chairs MOVE. You don't just get the air and water effects. The kids actually found it funny, so all was well there.

I should have a scrapblog with a lot more pictures at the end of the week.

Labels: coca-cola museum, family, Georgia Aquarium

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Monday, July 13, 2009

Preview of Den

It's rearranged! Bill can now use the treadmill and watch TV again.

I picked up two NEW Lane recliners at Goodwill as well as a TV stand. That has the actual end table that was holding the TV as an actual table instead.

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Sunday, July 12, 2009

Camp Photos

The robot my son and his partner put together. It uses sound to detect barriers and turns and goes the other direction.

I forget what these "bits" are called, but they programmed them on the computer to function in a sequence, play sound, etc.

My son also demonstrated his version of pacman, a screen saver, a target game (shoot the key into door keyholes), and a 'spinner' that creates geometric designs (somewhat like a screen saver).

Labels: family, summer

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Saturday, July 11, 2009

Preview of Entertainment Room

It's done! Woo Hoo!

The instruments are 'behind' the futon.

Next project: finish rearranging the den. After nephews leave, I'll paint the downstairs bathroom. When we get back from our trip to the beach, the roofers will be replacing our roof. The list just keeps growing..

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Friday, July 10, 2009

Camp Stuff

It's the end of camp week for my kids. All in all a success. My daughter has enjoyed the Zoo. She's not sure if she wants to do it next year or not, but she had fun. She had fun getting to see the education animals (and loved holding the red tail boa). The crafts tickled her pink, though she was very annoyed with the older kids who made fun of them.

My son is convinced he's going to try to do his camp again next year. His picks are adventure camp with boy scouts and CEISMC. I'll be visiting this afternoon to see what the projects look like. I've had multiple video games described to me, a screen saver and a LEGO robot. He was also thrilled to get a chance to go swimming at Tech's athletic center.

I'm hoping to enroll both in CEISMC's kids club, I think they'll enjoy that. I've also been told to look out at Fernbank for more parent's nights out where kids get to do science stuff.

So, tomorrow a day to move furniture into the new entertainment room and Sunday my nephews arrive for a week. I hope everyone has a good weekend!

Labels: family, georgia tech

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Wednesday, July 08, 2009

Georgia Aquarium - Random photo

Giant Squid on display in Cold Water Quest at the Georgia Aquarium

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Tuesday, July 07, 2009

Aquarium Waldo

I'm effectively the "where's waldo" of the aquarium today. If you can find me and ask about penguins, you may get lucky and get a quick trip behind the scenes to see them. I'm only here until 1:30, after that I have no idea who Waldo is.

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