I\’m taking a new class on creating Time Capsule videos. This was my first very weak attempt but thought I would share regardless because Quinn looks so darned cute.
You can always watch it bigger directly on YouTube right here.
Author: amyewhitelivecom
Mother\’s Day Art Tour
It was a very Happy Mother\’s Day here! I got lots of hugs and love from both of my guys.
And it was a beautiful day here so we decided on a walking tour of the LA Art district. It was a graffiti art tour and was led by an artist who spent many years creating graffiti.
First stop, lunch.
The Art District was cool and funky with art everywhere you looked…on the sidewalks, building, telephone poles, etc. It was a true visual experience.
There were many different styles of graffiti from what I would consider the classic comic lettering to real pieces of art work. Many of these were done by graduates of esteemed art schools. Quinn\’s favorite was the orange sunset colored wall. The other side of the building had a similar technique with blue shades.
These \”angel wings\” are painted all around LA and are created to inspire and remind us of our humanity.
This one was done by Shepard Fairey who created the classic Obama Hope poster. His \”signature\” is the star withe Andre the Giant\’s face (on the forehead).
Calligraphy is another style of graffiti and our tour guide knew immediately who created this.
Even the ATM\’s get \”tagged\”.
And then a post-tour walk through a funky gallery.
Quinn was a real trooper! He wasn\’t keen on going but he didn\’t complain once. I think the scooter helped. A great way to spend an afternoon.
Pig Pen Secret Code
Quinn\’s cub scout troop meets every 3 weeks and the parents take turns leading the meetings. It was my turn to lead the meetings with the theme of Math is Everywhere.
This week they learned about deciphering the Pig Pen Secret Code. I created a short scavenger-type hunt for them around the school grounds with 4 secret codes that they had to solve.
This was their last secret code to solve and the reward was a popsicle! It was alot of fun for everyone.
The White House 