Kids are funny. I try so hard to do fun, educational and creative things with my daughter, yet she finds joy in the littlest things. Yesterday, we went to Sears to get -- I can't believe it -- an ironing board. Oh, the excitement. My little monkey took a glimpse at the escalator and couldn't wait to go up. After wandering around the first floor, a salesman finally told me the ironing boards were hidden upstairs in housewares... probably because no one in her right mind would actually want one. (Sorry, Grammy, most people hate that chore!) Well, Kylie's smile grew ear to ear as we went up that escalator. As she waved to everyone and every clothing rack on the first floor, I smiled too. Shouldn't we all enjoy the simple things like an easy ride to higher ground? How do we lose the innocence and the enjoyment that youngsters revel in? More importantly, how do you get it back?
I'm going to try by focusing this week on the little things like the woodpecker that landed outside my window this morning. Later this afternoon, I think we'll fill up the empty bird feeder in our yard and see who comes for a snack. If no birds, at least we'll have goldfish crackers and apple slices to eat... and plenty of smiles.
Lots of fun things going on in Houston next weekend so check back later this week. Until the next nap time...
Monday, October 02, 2006
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Komen Race Takes Center Stage in Houston
There's still time to sign up to participate in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure this weekend. This is such a wonderful activity for the whole family. After walking, running or strolling the 5K (about 3 miles), your family can enjoy music and food in downtown as the party congratulates all its participants. Sign up in person this week:
Wednesday, Sept. 27: theGalleria on 1st Floor near Nordstrom
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 28: theGalleria on 1st Floor near Nordstrom
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 29: theGalleria on 1st Floor near Nordstrom
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
RACE DAY, Sept. 30: Sam Houston Park - Registration ONLY
6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 27: theGalleria on 1st Floor near Nordstrom
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 28: theGalleria on 1st Floor near Nordstrom
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 29: theGalleria on 1st Floor near Nordstrom
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
RACE DAY, Sept. 30: Sam Houston Park - Registration ONLY
6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Komen Race Takes Center Stage in Houston
There's still time to sign up to participate in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure this weekend. This is such a wonderful activity for the whole family. After walking, running or strolling the 5K (about 3 miles), your family can enjoy music and food in downtown as the party congratulates all its participants. Sign up in person this week:
Wednesday, Sept. 27: theGalleria on 1st Floor near Nordstrom
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 28: theGalleria on 1st Floor near Nordstrom
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 29: theGalleria on 1st Floor near Nordstrom
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
RACE DAY, Sept. 30: Sam Houston Park - Registration ONLY
6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 27: theGalleria on 1st Floor near Nordstrom
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 28: theGalleria on 1st Floor near Nordstrom
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 29: theGalleria on 1st Floor near Nordstrom
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
RACE DAY, Sept. 30: Sam Houston Park - Registration ONLY
6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Monday, September 25, 2006
Grown Up Songs for Kids
I subscribe to several parenting magazines but one of my favorites is Cookie. My favorite part of the magazine each month is the music recommendations. Sticking to a theme, the magazine suggests five otherwise considered "adult songs" (like "Car Wash" by Rose Royce & "That's the Way" by KC & the Sunshine Band) that kids adore. You can simply head out to iTunes and download any of the recommended songs for $1 each. Alternatively, my cousin Jon just recommended Baby Rock Records so I don't have to do the downloading myself. Baby Rock Records dedicates one CD to rock artists like The Cure and Led Zepellin but plays the music in softer lullaby tunes. I can't wait to try it out. If you check it out, let me know what you think. Either way you choose, these are great ways to enjoy music with your kids.
Until the next nap time...
Until the next nap time...
Cornelius' Fall Harvest Festival
The weather outside is beautiful. What a great day to enjoy the park or have a snack and watch the birds & butterflies. My daughter & I love it! Hope your family does too.
Mark your calendars for Cornelius' Fall Harvest Festival. On Saturday, Oct. 7 (al9 am - 6 pm), Cornelius Nursery will have a family day and it looks super fun. Shop the old fashioned Farmer's Market with pumpkins, corn stalks, and seasonal decor. Choose a scarecrow for your yard. (It's perfect through Thanksgiving!) Take a photo of your child during the Picture Takin' Place -- a scene focused on a giant pumpkin cut-out and surrounded by corn stalks, hay bales, scarecrows and festive activity. Plus, kids can enjoy the Decoratin' Parlor, where they use paste-ons, safe markers, masks & feathers to decorate a pumpkin. Then your youngsters can have some gooey fun in the Slime Station. For more details, visit http://www.corneliusnurseries.com/Events/index.html.
Mark your calendars for Cornelius' Fall Harvest Festival. On Saturday, Oct. 7 (al9 am - 6 pm), Cornelius Nursery will have a family day and it looks super fun. Shop the old fashioned Farmer's Market with pumpkins, corn stalks, and seasonal decor. Choose a scarecrow for your yard. (It's perfect through Thanksgiving!) Take a photo of your child during the Picture Takin' Place -- a scene focused on a giant pumpkin cut-out and surrounded by corn stalks, hay bales, scarecrows and festive activity. Plus, kids can enjoy the Decoratin' Parlor, where they use paste-ons, safe markers, masks & feathers to decorate a pumpkin. Then your youngsters can have some gooey fun in the Slime Station. For more details, visit http://www.corneliusnurseries.com/Events/index.html.
Cornelius' Fall Harvest Festival
The weather outside is beautiful. What a great day to enjoy the park or have a snack and watch the birds & butterflies. My daughter & I love it! Hope your family does too.
Mark your calendars for Cornelius' Fall Harvest Festival. On Saturday, Oct. 7 (al9 am - 6 pm), Cornelius Nursery will have a family day and it looks super fun. Shop the old fashioned Farmer's Market with pumpkins, corn stalks, and seasonal decor. Choose a scarecrow for your yard. (It's perfect through Thanksgiving!) Take a photo of your child during the Picture Takin' Place -- a scene focused on a giant pumpkin cut-out and surrounded by corn stalks, hay bales, scarecrows and festive activity. Plus, kids can enjoy the Decoratin' Parlor, where they use paste-ons, safe markers, masks & feathers to decorate a pumpkin. Then your youngsters can have some gooey fun in the Slime Station. For more details, visit http://www.corneliusnurseries.com/Events/index.html.
Mark your calendars for Cornelius' Fall Harvest Festival. On Saturday, Oct. 7 (al9 am - 6 pm), Cornelius Nursery will have a family day and it looks super fun. Shop the old fashioned Farmer's Market with pumpkins, corn stalks, and seasonal decor. Choose a scarecrow for your yard. (It's perfect through Thanksgiving!) Take a photo of your child during the Picture Takin' Place -- a scene focused on a giant pumpkin cut-out and surrounded by corn stalks, hay bales, scarecrows and festive activity. Plus, kids can enjoy the Decoratin' Parlor, where they use paste-ons, safe markers, masks & feathers to decorate a pumpkin. Then your youngsters can have some gooey fun in the Slime Station. For more details, visit http://www.corneliusnurseries.com/Events/index.html.
Friday, September 22, 2006
Fall Festivals in Houston
As the temperature starts to cool off in Houston, many families start looking for outdoor festivals. And why not? There are so many to choose from. For a great listing of festivals this fall and into winter, check out the Houston Chronicle's online listing at www.chron.com/bazaars. It even includes our family's favorite Dewberry Farm.
Until the next nap time...
Until the next nap time...
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Confession from a Houston Mom
My daughter doesn't look a thing like me.
I used to think this would be horrible. No, it's not because I think I'm a beauty queen in the making. As soon as I became pregnant, I wondered what my little one would look like. I repeatedly told my husband that I was going to be mad if our daughter didn't look a thing like me. "Not as mad as she's going to be," my husband laughed, softly touching his thinning red hair.
I looked at one of my friends and her son, who is a spitting image of his father. "How unfair. The mom did all the work!" I said. I really wanted my child to look as if we belonged together. A total stranger would look at us and never wonder where my daughter came from. My hair, my nose, my smile... just in a smaller size. But that's not how things worked out.
Instead, my 17 month old looks remarkably like my mother-in-law! I know. It should make me mad. It's enough to make you see red. But after getting to know my daughter for a year and a half, I've come to realize something. When people see us playing "Kissing Tiger" and having a tickle fest, no one wonders whose child she is. When I'm laughing and pulling the wagon down the street while my daughter is sweetly waving to every man, woman, child and animal on our way, nobody comments that she doesn't look like me. She is her own person and I couldn't be happier. Things have a way of working out for the best. It's another lesson my young daughter taught me.
Until the next nap time...
I used to think this would be horrible. No, it's not because I think I'm a beauty queen in the making. As soon as I became pregnant, I wondered what my little one would look like. I repeatedly told my husband that I was going to be mad if our daughter didn't look a thing like me. "Not as mad as she's going to be," my husband laughed, softly touching his thinning red hair.
I looked at one of my friends and her son, who is a spitting image of his father. "How unfair. The mom did all the work!" I said. I really wanted my child to look as if we belonged together. A total stranger would look at us and never wonder where my daughter came from. My hair, my nose, my smile... just in a smaller size. But that's not how things worked out.
Instead, my 17 month old looks remarkably like my mother-in-law! I know. It should make me mad. It's enough to make you see red. But after getting to know my daughter for a year and a half, I've come to realize something. When people see us playing "Kissing Tiger" and having a tickle fest, no one wonders whose child she is. When I'm laughing and pulling the wagon down the street while my daughter is sweetly waving to every man, woman, child and animal on our way, nobody comments that she doesn't look like me. She is her own person and I couldn't be happier. Things have a way of working out for the best. It's another lesson my young daughter taught me.
Until the next nap time...
Friday, September 15, 2006
Free Train Rides & Looking for Jean Painting in Houston
In addition to Museum District Day, Houston Area Live Steamers (HALS) is running FREE train rides this weekend. The hours are 10 am -4 pm this Saturday the 16th. For complete details, visit http://www.hals.org/.
Also, fellow Houstonian Leah heard about a place in Houston where kids can paint their own pair of jeans and then take them home to wear. I've been looking for this place but can't seem to find it. If you know about this, please email me.
Until the next nap time...
Also, fellow Houstonian Leah heard about a place in Houston where kids can paint their own pair of jeans and then take them home to wear. I've been looking for this place but can't seem to find it. If you know about this, please email me.
Until the next nap time...
Houston's Museum District Day
Museum District Day is this Saturday, 9/16 from 10 am-5 pm. 16 museums will waive general admission fees so this is a great way to head to a few museums with the kids. Pack a lunch or snack and enjoy Hermann Park and then head to the Zoo (general admission fee does apply at the zoo).
Until the next nap time...
Until the next nap time...
Monday, September 11, 2006
9/11 Impacts Parents Still
As I dropped my daughter off at nursery school today, wearing an American flag dress, I wondered what parents felt like 5 years ago. I didn't have children then so it's hard for me to imagine. Instead, I found myself holding on to my little one a bit longer today. Her teachers quickly picked up on what was going on. My one-year-old was ready to play but mom was holding on in case there was another terrorist attack on the 9/11/01 anniversary. I wanted that image of my girl smiling to remain in my memory... just in case. My behaviour begs the question: should you hold on longer every day?
You just never know.
But my child doesn't know either. And so I'll go on like many parents who realize what happened five years ago and how different our lives could be if something tragic happened today, drastically changing our family. But I'll force the tears back and remember that I live by example and my daughter would rather play with friends than hide inside. We've got big plans tomorrow to attend MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) and the playgroup for the children. The afternoon will unveil mommy & baby time just for us. At dinner, my toddler will throw peas on the floor and I'll grit my teeth in frustration. And then I will remember that just the day before I wondered how it would be not to have that time with her. So I'll be more patient and I'll smile in thankfulness for all that we have and all that our soldiers have given us. Perhaps this is one way to pay respects to those who lost their lives on 9/11/01 when you have a child that can't possibly understand. Have you forgotten? No, I doubt you have. Showing your children how to truly live life to its fullest is evidence of that.
Until the next nap time...
You just never know.
But my child doesn't know either. And so I'll go on like many parents who realize what happened five years ago and how different our lives could be if something tragic happened today, drastically changing our family. But I'll force the tears back and remember that I live by example and my daughter would rather play with friends than hide inside. We've got big plans tomorrow to attend MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) and the playgroup for the children. The afternoon will unveil mommy & baby time just for us. At dinner, my toddler will throw peas on the floor and I'll grit my teeth in frustration. And then I will remember that just the day before I wondered how it would be not to have that time with her. So I'll be more patient and I'll smile in thankfulness for all that we have and all that our soldiers have given us. Perhaps this is one way to pay respects to those who lost their lives on 9/11/01 when you have a child that can't possibly understand. Have you forgotten? No, I doubt you have. Showing your children how to truly live life to its fullest is evidence of that.
Until the next nap time...
Saturday, September 09, 2006
Family Tree with One Limb?
Ahhh... my little one is taking a Saturday morning nap. So what, you say? That morning nap has been "outgrown" for months. Its pleasant return on a weekend was a God send.
Which leads me to another thought... I was watching my daughter running through her grandparents' house earlier today and realized how much she's grown. At 17 months, her exploratory skills are being finetuned. But it seems just yesterday that she was learning to walk. I'm now at the point where so many adults ask when I'll have my second child. Will I? I'm not sure. Why is it that people are in a rush to build out my family tree? Perhaps ours will remain lean but strong. Or maybe another limb will be added down the road. In any case, I've decided to focus on the child I have for now but I hope I never pressure others to make family decisions that might not be right for them. After all, it's still a personal decision.
It's interesting, too, to note that in my effort to capture all of my daughter's special moments in photographs, I've actually learned something else. Her childhood memories will not be specific to one of those moments but all of them. Her life will not be one defining moment but a mixture of many. And so old mom can ease back a bit and not fret about forgetting the camera (again!). Life is full of many moments that aren't categorized and captured but experienced and relished. This weekend I hope your family enjoys many pleasant moments. My family will.
Until the next nap time...
Go Longhorns!
Which leads me to another thought... I was watching my daughter running through her grandparents' house earlier today and realized how much she's grown. At 17 months, her exploratory skills are being finetuned. But it seems just yesterday that she was learning to walk. I'm now at the point where so many adults ask when I'll have my second child. Will I? I'm not sure. Why is it that people are in a rush to build out my family tree? Perhaps ours will remain lean but strong. Or maybe another limb will be added down the road. In any case, I've decided to focus on the child I have for now but I hope I never pressure others to make family decisions that might not be right for them. After all, it's still a personal decision.
It's interesting, too, to note that in my effort to capture all of my daughter's special moments in photographs, I've actually learned something else. Her childhood memories will not be specific to one of those moments but all of them. Her life will not be one defining moment but a mixture of many. And so old mom can ease back a bit and not fret about forgetting the camera (again!). Life is full of many moments that aren't categorized and captured but experienced and relished. This weekend I hope your family enjoys many pleasant moments. My family will.
Until the next nap time...
Go Longhorns!
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Curious George Debuts in Houston This Weekend
Looking for a fun activity for the kids this weekend?
When: Saturday, September 9 at 10 am, 11 am & 1 pm
Where: Houston Zoo at 1513 N. MacGregor
Join Ernie Manouse, Houston PBS Host of The After Party and InnerViews, at the Zoo for the Curious George Kick-Off Event. Kids will enjoy:
- Monkey Facts
- Curious George Video Presentation
- Goody Bags &
- A Surprise.
The TV show "Curious George" began on Labor Day and continues Monday - Friday at 7 am. Visit the Curious George website on PBS Kids for more details. If your kids are in school during the week, set your Tivo or video recorder so your family can enjoy this monkey on the weekends.
And don't forget Sunday, September 10 is Grandparents' Day! Take your child's local grandparents out to eat, to a movie or enjoy bowling. If your child's grandparents live out of town, prepare your youngster to call them this weekend. Or mail them a masterpiece created by your child.
Until the next nap time...
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Kids Love Labor Day Weekend in Houston
Here are some great kids activities for Labor Day weekend in Houston.
Texans' Youth Football Day
August 31 is called Youth Football Day and it our last home game of the preseason. The theme of this game is a celebration of youth football. There are discount ticket offers for the game (vs. Tampa Bay @ 7 pm) and all kids are encouraged to wear their youth football (or any sport) jerseys or uniforms. There will be several youth-specific activities such as hundreds of jersey-clad youth football players on the sideline for the national anthem and a youth football game at halftime. See www.houstontexans.com for more details.
Free Day at the Houston Zoo
Enjoy the cooler weather this weekend and head to the zoo. If it rains, enjoy one of the indoor exhibits.
Mad Potter Make Your Own Pottery
If you didn't see my entry about this earlier this week, be sure to check it out. This is a great family activity and helps your youngsters create a personalized gift for Grandparents' Day on Sunday, Sept. 10.
Childrens Museum of Houston
Kids will celebrate America’s hardworking citizens as they learn about Labor Day through engaging activities during the Labor Day celebration at the Children’s Museum of Houston. Visitors will discover that in 1882 the first Labor Day celebration in New York City ended in fireworks as they design their own glittering fireworks on paper. Make silly Mad Hatter hats as the popular Alice’s Wonderland exhibit comes to a close. Decorate the paper sack hats using streamers, stickers and crayons. Then, join Alice or the Mad Hatter for an exciting Labor Day parade. Don’t forget to wear your Mad Hatter parade hat! Also, gather in the Kids’ Hall for one last whimsical Alice’s Wonderland adventure.
WHEN: Monday, September 4, 2006
WHERE: Children’s Museum of Houston 1500 Binz, Houston, TX 77004
Schedule:
Labor Day Fireworks on Paper: September 4: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Mad Hatter Parade Hats: September 4: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Labor Day Parade: September 4: 1 p.m.
Alice’s Wonderland Activities: September 4: 1 – 4 p.m.
Included with general Museum admission: $5 per person and $4 for seniors 65+. Children under two and Museum Members receive free admission. Twilight fees $3 daily after 3 p.m. Free Family Night every Thursday 5 – 8 p.m. COST:
For more information, visit www.cmhouston.org or call (713) 522-1138.
Have a safe & happy holiday weekend. Until the next nap time...
Texans' Youth Football Day
August 31 is called Youth Football Day and it our last home game of the preseason. The theme of this game is a celebration of youth football. There are discount ticket offers for the game (vs. Tampa Bay @ 7 pm) and all kids are encouraged to wear their youth football (or any sport) jerseys or uniforms. There will be several youth-specific activities such as hundreds of jersey-clad youth football players on the sideline for the national anthem and a youth football game at halftime. See www.houstontexans.com for more details.
Free Day at the Houston Zoo
Enjoy the cooler weather this weekend and head to the zoo. If it rains, enjoy one of the indoor exhibits.
Mad Potter Make Your Own Pottery
If you didn't see my entry about this earlier this week, be sure to check it out. This is a great family activity and helps your youngsters create a personalized gift for Grandparents' Day on Sunday, Sept. 10.
Childrens Museum of Houston
Kids will celebrate America’s hardworking citizens as they learn about Labor Day through engaging activities during the Labor Day celebration at the Children’s Museum of Houston. Visitors will discover that in 1882 the first Labor Day celebration in New York City ended in fireworks as they design their own glittering fireworks on paper. Make silly Mad Hatter hats as the popular Alice’s Wonderland exhibit comes to a close. Decorate the paper sack hats using streamers, stickers and crayons. Then, join Alice or the Mad Hatter for an exciting Labor Day parade. Don’t forget to wear your Mad Hatter parade hat! Also, gather in the Kids’ Hall for one last whimsical Alice’s Wonderland adventure.
WHEN: Monday, September 4, 2006
WHERE: Children’s Museum of Houston 1500 Binz, Houston, TX 77004
Schedule:
Labor Day Fireworks on Paper: September 4: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Mad Hatter Parade Hats: September 4: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Labor Day Parade: September 4: 1 p.m.
Alice’s Wonderland Activities: September 4: 1 – 4 p.m.
Included with general Museum admission: $5 per person and $4 for seniors 65+. Children under two and Museum Members receive free admission. Twilight fees $3 daily after 3 p.m. Free Family Night every Thursday 5 – 8 p.m. COST:
For more information, visit www.cmhouston.org or call (713) 522-1138.
Have a safe & happy holiday weekend. Until the next nap time...
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Labor Day Weekend Art Project=Grandparents Day Gift
With Grandparents' Day just around the corner (It's Sunday, Sept. 10), I wanted to get moving on finding just the right gift for 2 sets of hard-to-buy-for grandparents.
(Hopefully, my daughter's grandparents aren't reading the blog today.) Yesterday, we visited the Mad Potter on West Gray to try our young hands at make-your-own-pottery. My little one is only 17 months old but she did a great job. As you'll see from the photo, she enjoyed it.
For very young artists, the staff recommended painting with different shades of the same color. That way, the youngster's masterpiece doesn't turn brown with the mixed color palette. We chose a container and after the top dried, my daughter added her handprint in a dark blue. I even worked on my own project: a bowl with harvest colors for the autumn. Now I will tell you that after almost an hour, my daughter's attention span was nonexistent and she wanted to run & play, but she completed only one gift for Grandparents' Day. Looks like we'll be headed back for a second gift item later this week. Mad Potter fires the pottery to lock in the colors and add a nice gloss finish to the item. That process takes a week so consider that timeline when you're planning. This makes a good family project over Labor Day weekend and then you'll have grandparents gifts in time for the following weekend.
See http://www.themadpotter.com/index.shtml for locations near you!
Monday, August 28, 2006
Race for the Cure Houston: Sept. 30
The Race for the Cure annual event in Houston has been changed from Oct. 7 to Saturday, September 30. This is a wonderful event for families. Our daughter joined us last year when she was only 6 months old. This is a good way to show your children the power of charitable activities. And it really is moving to see so many Houstonians -- young & old, male & female -- show up to support the fight against breast cancer.
Join our team by registering online at http://www.komen-houston.org/site/TR?pg=personal&fr_id=1010&px=1151229. Hope to see you there.
Until the next nap time...
Join our team by registering online at http://www.komen-houston.org/site/TR?pg=personal&fr_id=1010&px=1151229. Hope to see you there.
Until the next nap time...
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Ballunar Festival in Houston is Out of this World!
Check out the Ballunar Festival this weekend!
This unique weekend of fun takes place at NASA/Johnson Space Center - on August 25 - 27, 2006. The NASA/Johnson Space Center site transforms into the location of the RE/MAX® Ballunar Liftoff Festival. It is a one-of-a-kind tribute to human flight - from the beauty of mass hot air balloon ascensions to the high-tech world of modern space flight.
Visit this exciting and educational family-oriented event at NASA/Johnson Space Center and enjoy hot air balloon competitions, evening balloon glows, skydiving exhibitions, commercial exhibits, concession booths, food from local restaurants, arts & crafts exhibits, entertainment and various aviation equipment displays.
http://www.ballunarfestival.com/info.asp
It's $10.00 per VEHICLE with free parking at Johnson Space Center and includes a NASA mini tour.
So have that little astronaut take an afternoon nap and head out this Friday night for the 6:30PM launch. Event lasts Friday through Sunday noon.
This unique weekend of fun takes place at NASA/Johnson Space Center - on August 25 - 27, 2006. The NASA/Johnson Space Center site transforms into the location of the RE/MAX® Ballunar Liftoff Festival. It is a one-of-a-kind tribute to human flight - from the beauty of mass hot air balloon ascensions to the high-tech world of modern space flight.
Visit this exciting and educational family-oriented event at NASA/Johnson Space Center and enjoy hot air balloon competitions, evening balloon glows, skydiving exhibitions, commercial exhibits, concession booths, food from local restaurants, arts & crafts exhibits, entertainment and various aviation equipment displays.
http://www.ballunarfestival.com/info.asp
It's $10.00 per VEHICLE with free parking at Johnson Space Center and includes a NASA mini tour.
So have that little astronaut take an afternoon nap and head out this Friday night for the 6:30PM launch. Event lasts Friday through Sunday noon.
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Jack & The Giant Visit Houston
"Jack and the Giant" are playing at Playhouse 1960 on weekends through September 17. The performances begin at 3 pm so it's a good after-nap activity for little ones. Older kids and adults will enjoy it too. The music is a welcome addition to this popular tale. Plus, tickets cost only $12 per adult and $7 per child.
Playhouse 1960 is a non-profit, community based theater located in Houston, Texas. Playhouse 1960 is located in the Willowbrook Mall area in northwest Harris County. Head south on Cutten Road from FM 1960 approximately 1 mile, then turn left on Gant Road. The theater is located in the small office park on your left a few hundred feet down Gant Road.
http://www.playhouse1960.com/flindex.html
Playhouse 1960 is a non-profit, community based theater located in Houston, Texas. Playhouse 1960 is located in the Willowbrook Mall area in northwest Harris County. Head south on Cutten Road from FM 1960 approximately 1 mile, then turn left on Gant Road. The theater is located in the small office park on your left a few hundred feet down Gant Road.
http://www.playhouse1960.com/flindex.html
Monday, August 21, 2006
Kids Get Creative at Lakeshore Learning
I'm excited to report on a FREE activity for Houston kids. The Lakeshore Learning stores host a kids activity each Saturday from 11 am - 3 pm. It's ideal for children who can work independently but if your child is under 3 years old, you can attend and help your child. For instance, this next Saturday, August 26 is Beaded Necklace & Bracelet Day. Kids create brilliant jewelry using all sorts of fun beads—from fire trucks to animal shapes. They can take home their creations so they have a token to be proud of.
If you want, you can also stroll the store aisles for educational toys that are fun, too. Remember: the activity of the week is FREE.
The Houston store is located at 2405 Post Oak Boulevard (north of the Galleria, near Kenny & Ziggy's restaurant and Pier 1). Phone #713-355-1893. The Friendswood store is located at 19032 Gulf Frwy. Phone #281-461-6263. http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/
If you want, you can also stroll the store aisles for educational toys that are fun, too. Remember: the activity of the week is FREE.
The Houston store is located at 2405 Post Oak Boulevard (north of the Galleria, near Kenny & Ziggy's restaurant and Pier 1). Phone #713-355-1893. The Friendswood store is located at 19032 Gulf Frwy. Phone #281-461-6263. http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/
Kids Get Creative at Lakeshore Learning
I'm excited to report on a FREE activity for Houston kids. The Lakeshore Learning stores host a kids activity each Saturday from 11 am - 3 pm. It's ideal for children who can work independently but if your child is under 3 years old, you can attend and help your child. For instance, this next Saturday, August 26 is Beaded Necklace & Bracelet Day. Kids create brilliant jewelry using all sorts of fun beads—from fire trucks to animal shapes. They can take home their creations so they have a token to be proud of.
If you want, you can also stroll the store aisles for educational toys that are fun, too. Remember: the activity of the week is FREE.
The Houston store is located at 2405 Post Oak Boulevard (north of the Galleria, near Kenny & Ziggy's restaurant and Pier 1). Phone #713-355-1893. The Friendswood store is located at 19032 Gulf Frwy. Phone #281-461-6263. http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/
If you want, you can also stroll the store aisles for educational toys that are fun, too. Remember: the activity of the week is FREE.
The Houston store is located at 2405 Post Oak Boulevard (north of the Galleria, near Kenny & Ziggy's restaurant and Pier 1). Phone #713-355-1893. The Friendswood store is located at 19032 Gulf Frwy. Phone #281-461-6263. http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/
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