Science Project

A week before school ended, Blaine had to do his first class presentation.  They had to pick an insect, research 10 facts and make a visual.  I personally disliked these class presentations growing up, but Blaine had a blast.  He loved researching his facts both at school and at home.  (It is a surreal experience having your kid ask if he can "google" something on my phone/computer!)

He choose a praying mantis.  His visual was a model.  We were eating at Rosatti's one night and the kids were playing with Wikkistix (I highly suggest these if you ever have to wait anywhere.  My kids play with these during church and at restaurants all the time).  Blaine made a praying mantis.  So the idea of a model for his insect was born. 

There are some perks to having your daddy own a metal shop.  Blaine used copper wire to shape his praying mantis.  He used his Wikkistix creation as his model and away he went.  We had to help with the hot glue to make sure everything stayed in place.

The morning of the presentation.  One proud boy.

He received 10 out of 10 points for his presentation.  Way to go Blaine!!  You worked hard and did a great job.  May you always have your Dad's creativity as you progress through school.