Aquarium Field Trip

We don't have much going on here in Vero Beach/Ft. Pierce but if you look hard enough and are a bit resourceful you can plan a nice educational afternoon. Beats sitting at the table with the dreaded Math Book. We enjoyed lots of different local habitat exhibits, hands-on learning and a touch tank. Check it out...

http://www.stlucieco.gov/marine_center.htm



We headed outside for lunch and playground time. Still a bit hot this time of year but we managed to squeeze in about an hour or so of outdoor time.

 My beautiful babies near the main aquarium.

Taylor checking out the skeleton x-rays.

Carly spent the most time at the touch tank and asked lots of questions. 

Checking out the Star Fish

Carly will touch it!!

 Taylor "looking" at the touch tank, he is not so sure he wants to touch anything.

He decided, instead to work on a matching/shapes display.....

 Horse-Shoe Crab

Conch!

A short video discussing a Sea Cucumber, Grandma Dee asked if they were edible and we learned that they are although not enjoyed so much in the US, but in other parts of the world are considered a delicacy.

Lobster Exoskeleton

Checking out the live "Monkey Shrimp".

Look at my little scientists : )

Taylor at the Shells and Exoskeleton display.

We then headed outside for lunch ..

Carly helping Taylor out

My favorite pic of the day.

Love them XOXO!

Better than Chick-fil-a

Since I am a little mad at Chick- fil-a these days, but lets face it their chicken is AMAZING especially that pickle..man I love that pickle...I decided to try this simple recipe I found on Pinterest. The secret ingredient being none other than.....(drum roll) ....pickle juice!!! I chopped, marinated, dredged and fried it up and it was darn good. When I gave it to the kids Carly said it was so good and tasted "like that chicken from the mall"! Success!!!

Here is the original recipe and my version. Almost the same except I only had EVOO. Plus if you come to our house to eat, we don't care who you are married to as long as you are happy. : - )


http://iowagirleats.com/2012/03/01/chick-fil-a-bites-with-honey-mustard-dipping-sauce/comment-page-1/#comment-1045866

 Started out with cutting about about 3 large breasts, marinated for about 2 hours in milk, eggs and pickle juice.

Coated the chicken in flour and a little powdered sugar, salt and pepper.

Seems legit : )

Looks about right

Carlys dinner. 

: )

It was really good, next time I will use vegetable oil and maybe a different flavor pickle!!!

Scrapbooking

We have kind of been lacking on art projects lately and need a little creative release from all the boring book work we always do. We also joined a new co-op and have decided to cut school work down to 4 days and have a field trip, park day or social day, weekly.

This week we started a scrap-booking project. I ordered about 70 prints from Walmart of the kids pets and friends. We then went to Michaels and both kids were allowed to pick out a scrapbook each, 2 packs of stickers and 2 packs of decorations (can't think of the proper scrapbook term right now). The good news was that all scrapbook supplies were 50% off... yippee!!! Carly was pretty into it while Taylor could take it or leave it. We spent the next day doing a little geography and math and then scrapping' the day away. Thank you God and Mother Nature for providing us with a lovely rainy day. Carly has been working on her book for almost 3 hours and has completed 5 pages. Taylor completed 2 pages, but that's ok.... Very happy for my girl who is back to her sweet, creative self. Praying it stays this way. XOXO



Here is our stash....

 Taylors  Book w Dylan on the front cover xo

Taylor at work, he picked very colorful paper...such a happy guy!

 Carly working and her cover with Dylan and Kasey. She chose Femme Fatale Paper...of course : )

 OK So when I took this one the sun was shining but trust me, we got our mid-afternoon storm and it is still going on. I love rainy home days.

A page from Carlys book, she really did a great job and is happy with it herself.