Kinder Gym Olympics

Due to the Rio Olympics, the local Kinder Gym had a special Olympics day.

Here is a short video of him "competing"

And here he is with his medal.

Dads Scooter

Silas is getting older and now he wants to ride Papa's scooter!

Here are a couple of very short videos showing how he tries.

Megablocks Bell Tower

One of my favourite Megablocks projects.

A bell tower!

 Compete with a functioning bell.

Team Graves

Silas needs a boost to reach the bell.

Here is a video demonstrating how it works.

And here is a video demonstrating how it falls.

Kinder Gym Progress

Silas is progressing rapidly at Kinder Gym

Aeroplane Legos

Silas is enjoying an attempt at an aircraft carrier and a few planes.

Legos can be a great way to get creative.

Coffee with Mum

Here is a cute video of Mum and Silas at a coffee shop.

No, Silas is not drinking coffee! :)

Digging in the Sand

Mama picked up a very nice toy for Silas.

It is a digger!  He loves it.

Megablocks Solo

This was Silas' first solo mega-blocks masterpiece.

I was very impressed, but sad.  Papa is no longer needed!!! :(

New Wood Floor in Lounge Room

This was a major project.

We didn't like the tile in the house.  Tina wanted bamboo wood floors.

Let's rip out the tile.  Silas was trying to help.

Mum wanted to try and help too.

Time to put in the wood flooring.

Half way there.

Done!!!

Just a bit more cleanup needed.  Thanks Silas!

Beach in July... Cold!

For those in the northern hemisphere, it is odd to think that a beach in July would be cold, but here we have Silas with all his winter gear.

It is still fun!

Taekwondo Early Start

I suspect there will be many Kinder Gym,

Taekwondo and swimming posts over the next few years!

He is not yet striking fear into his opponents, but stay tuned.

First Taekwondo Lesson

Silas just started Taekwondo.

He is a bit taller than the other kids...

Here is a short video of one of his first lessons.

Cooking Interview

Silas is helping Mum cook.  Or is Mum helping Silas?

Either way, this short interview is a lot of fun.

Silas started kinder-gym.

It is a great way to teach balance and exercise.

Olympics 2028?

Silas Reading to Sick Mum

Mum was sick.

Silas decided to make her feel better by reading to her from his picture Bible.

He can't actually read much yet,

but he describes the stories pretty well from the pictures.

Tools

Silas loves to play with tools... just like dad!

I think he might have more tools than his papa.

Another Tower

This pattern is becoming common:

1. Build

2. Photo

3. Destroy

Destruction video.

Chipmunks

A reward for doing work around the house includes a trip to the playland, "Chipmunks."

Here is a small video montage to the event.

AWANA Worm

The teachers use this "worm" to keep the kids together as they travel from one area of the church to another during the A.W.A.N.A. program.

Silas had a chance to be in front this time.

Bike Rides

This was quite odd to see Silas giving people

rides on the back of his bike at church!

Momma "This is the way a gentleman rides"

Silas is getting a bit too big for this little game.

Or is he?

First School Group

Here are some photos of Silas' first school term completion.

Cooking Meatballs

Cooking meatballs can be a messy operation we.

It's good to have gloves.

And a smile.

Corn on the Cob Race

Perhaps we are not doing very well regarding

the teaching of good table manners!

Spiderman Gift from Levi

Who is that masked man?

Two thumbs up.

It's Silas!!!

Video of Spiderman in action.

 

Umbrella Bike Ride

Sometimes, Silas does something that just needs to make you laugh.

We were at church music practice.

Silas often rides his bike around during this time.

But this time, it was raining outside and Silas had his umbrella.

...

Unlucky or just funny?

Megablocks Fall

Another Tower

And another attempt at destruction.  However, something goes wrong! :)

Megablocks Destruction

Another Megablocks Masterpiece

However, the most fun part is the destruction.

School with Michelangelo

Doing school from home allows for some creative ways to learn.

Today Silas was learning about Michelangelo.

What are you doing Silas?

Nice work.

Sometimes the best way to learn is to do.

AWANA Snake

This was a clever device used by the A.W.A.N.A. team at the local church to keep the kids together as they move from the classroom to the gymnasium.

Video Game Car

Never too young to start teaching good driving skills!