Cam's Birthday

Cam's 8th birthday was Sunday. We had cupcakes, his favorite dinner (web dinner) and he received his new bike from mom and dad. We even got to set up his Baptism Interview with the Bishop. But the real fun was on Tuesday - PaRtY TiMe! We had a Mad Scientist Party. Everyone got a lab coat (thanks to those that gave me old shirts!) and we had some fun supplies from an anonymous donor that works in a medical type office.

From july 09c

We started off by making molecules from marshmallows and toothpicks. These boys were really creative!

Joshie with his molecule.

One of our friends dissecting his jello jiggler frog. They had to get all of the plastic flies out of their frogs.

Each of the boys dissolved salt in a jar and hung a string in it. I really hope their salt crystals start forming by Thursday! We made lava lamps with water bottles using water, oil, and alka seltzers. I was having too much fun watching the bubbles to take any pictures.

We also made glurch which is like silly putty, but cleaner. It's great for weird feeling, messy stuff.

We had root beer potion and brain cake for treats. The cake was red velvet on the inside, of course! Someone left us some sample cups so we drank out of them; what would you have done with them?

A closer picture of the brain cake with the nerves or whatever those things are still on the back. Cameron insisted on the worms being near the cake. He's fascinated with worms getting into people's brain ever since his sweet aunt told him about it.

We finished the party with some Diet Coke/Mentos fountains. Jared drilled holes in teh lids of the soda so the pressure would make the soda shoot higher. We did it about 8 times and every time the boys were amazed!


Cam was so excited to open gifts. He was genuinely excited about each gift he opened. Each time he looked into a gift bag, we'd hear, "Wow!", "Awesome!" "Yesss!".

We had an awesome time! Love you , Cam!