Bring Out the Artist

This weekend we spent some time making art and seeing a variety of art performed.  On Saturday we attended the Eco Arts Fest at Harriet Island.  Although it was chilly, we saw a variety of cultural dances, watched kids as young as two climb trees, met a variety of birds from the Raptor Center, and participated in some art projects.  Some costumed individuals were there to entertain as well including a butterfly on stilts and an individual dressed as a tree.  Ani was very afraid of the tree that walked and talked.  She thought that he would bite her for some reason. 

In addition to the art festival, the girls participated in their own painting projects at home on Sunday.  We tried putting paint on balls and rolling them across cardboard boxes to make cool designs.  This was quite messy but a lot of fun.  We didn't take pictures of this activity because all of our hands were covered in paint.  Emma also tried painting from the swing.  She laid on her belly and held a brush in her hand.  Lots of giggling could be heard as the creation was being made.

 Emma wanted to join the Mexican dancing group.

 Mommy joked with Emma that she would get to see an eagle.  However they really did have an eagle for up close observation.

A bit of tire swing art on a beautiful sunny day