Mentos and Diet Coke

 We had a wonderful (but swiftly passing) weekend.  The girls' presence brightened the otherwise dreary weather, and we enjoyed just spending time together.  We mostly just hung out at home, with Ciala and Lauren volunteering to help as much needed safety monitors, tracking Aiden as he pulls himself up against ottomans and walls.  He loves seeing their beautiful, smiling faces, especially since they are so gracious to focus their attention on him (that little ham!).

I mustn't forget to mention the ole (or is it new?) mentos and diet coke experiment! In hindsight's clarity, I would have suggested that Clyde do the experiment with the girls before showing them the youtube experiment.  We tried it first using mentos gum, as that was all the grocery store had available.  The resulting "that's it?" prompted Clyde to go the the gas station in search of actual mentos.  The subsequent reaction was much better, but it does not quite compare to that in the youtube video (link posted below).  Still, we had a blast!

Lauren and Aiden.

Ciala and Aiden.

Aiden is fascinated by his big sis.

Ciala spots Aiden while he climbs up the chair.

Lauren and sleepy Aiden.

Experiment preparation.

Diet coke and mentos:

Diet coke and mentos (with a few more resources):

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vk4_2xboOE