Not quite what I imagined

BUT it was still fun and educational!

First, I thought of this grand idea for Esther to create a world map. A world map made out of dyed rice crispy treats. I imagined making the shapes of the continents and laying them on blue background. One major flaw, I forgot rice crispy treats are extremely sticky. Making the continental shapes turned into blobs of green. The educational side is that Esther had to use her imagination and showed all her family where each continent was on her map! She now knows her continents.

Carefully laying the continents in their right spot.

Can you see North America? — Can you see North America or the Ocean?

Second, since I have moved here I have always wanted to see the salmon run. I have heard to go in October. I surprised the kids with a trip into Tumwater Falls to see them. I imagined lots of salmon jumping the waterfall or swimming up the locks. Instead I found out we were about two weeks late. There is always next year right? It was still a fun experience! We played in the leaves, saw quite a few dead salmon, saw a few salmon trying to run up the river, and enjoyed the waterfalls on a gorgeous fall day!