a few more FREE days

Denver Zoo
2300 Steele Street
(303) 376-4800
http://www.denverzoo.org/

November 5
November 16
November 28

Nature and Science
2001 Colorado Boulevard
(303) 322-7009
http://www.dmns.org/

October 14
November 19
December 9

Botanic Gardens 1007 York Street, Denver
(720) 865-3500
http://www.botanicgardens.org/

October 1
November 2

DBG at Chatfield
8500 Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton -
(303) 973-3705
http://www.botanicgardens.org/

November 2

The Wildlife Experience

THE BIG BASH CELEBRATING 10 YEARS AT THE WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE

Saturday, September 8
9a.m. – 5p.m.
Hike, climb or wade to The Wildlife Experience for an outdoor adventure sampler platter of hands-on experiences including air rifles, archery, duck calling, fly fishing and much more! The Wildlife Experience is hosting a community wide adventure carnival to honor our new mission and our 10-Year Anniversary. Visit on Saturday, September 8 for $1 admission and the chance to test your skills at a variety of family friendly outdoor adventure activities located throughout the museum grounds. Our younger guests can even meet Diego from Nick Jr.’s popular show Go, Diego, Go!, enjoy spin art, elephant bounce house, wild temporary tattoos and more! For additional purchase, visitors can also relax with delicious carnival themed fare including kettle corn and BBQ or take in a wildlife film in the 3D Extreme Screen Theater.
Details:

A vareity of adventure carnival activities will available, some require tickets (purchased on site) and many are free of charge.
Activities include:
•Archery
•Air Rifle Target Shooting
•Cub Scout Pinewood Derby Races
•Elk Calling
•Fly Casting & Spin Casting
•Meet Live Animals
•Make Garden Seed Balls
•Duck Calling
•Geocaching Activity
•Bird Watching Class

Encouragement (and update)

Many moms cried when their youngest went on the bus to start school. I did too for two weeks. After two weeks my youngest declared: "I am not going back". Huh? Why not? Isn't it fun to be with all the other kids?
"yeah, but it's getting boring". I was at loss for words and not quite prepared for action.
Also...
When you ask your kids what they did at school or with their friends and they say "NOTHING", they are not stonewalling you. They actually did nothing. So, don't read anything into it. Talk with them and stay involved.
School Supplies. I have talked with quite a few teachers on being creative about keeping supplies coming on an ongoing basis through PTA and parent participation instead of an instant demand. It looks  like that might be an answer. Teachers have no problem using stuff you already have at home (from the prev year) Some backpacks have a warranty... work it! Consign it. Swap it.
You are single moms - stand your ground and take calculated risks. Every day is a GIFT.

Hugs!

Don't play Possum....

get out there.

 We are all "hanging" with you and give support when needed.

favorite phrases of liars

"Why would I do that?"


It's a favorite stalling line of liars, so they can buy a little time to work out what to say next. These phrases also fit the bill: "What kind of person do you think I am?", "Are you calling me a liar?", and "I knew this would happen!"

8th Annual Wild West Air Fest

Friday, August 31st, 2012 - Monday, September 3, 2012

Labor Day Weekend in Steamboat Springs, Colorado is packed with entertainment in the air, on the mountain and all over town! It's a Labor Day celebration for the whole family. On Saturday and Sunday the Wild West Air Fest features a vintage and warbird static aircraft display, classic cars, radio controlled airplane shows, Wings Over the Rockies KidSpace and much more!

Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for youth ages 6-12, and FREE for 5 and under.


OR


The Colorado Balloon Classic

The event is held in Memorial Park, in Colorado Springs, off Pikes Peak Avenue between Hancock Avenue and Union Boulevard near the shores of Prospect Lake. Mass ascensions of dozens of balloons are scheduled for Saturday, Sunday and Monday mornings with a Balloon Glo® scheduled for Saturday and Sunday evenings. Each year a variety of concessions are available and entertainment is provided during each event. Admission is free.

Job Fair/Denver (free)

Thursday, August 30, 2012
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Doubletree Hotel Denver
3203 Quebec St.
Denver, CO 80207