Mini Astronomer Pillows

"And to conclude my report on Jupiter, I would just like to say we had lasagne at my house last night."

"Did I hear the dog in here?"

Bike Rides

October 11, 2009: History is made when 8-year-old Tommy Wurtner becomes the first child to enter space.

"Apparently, when the tide came in, a lot of castles went bust."

"There will be a winning team and a losing team. Are you OK with that?"

Building giant sand pies.

A young positivist.

"It doesn't say, Son, whether or not Noah wore a captain's hat."

"Jonathan! I've told you not to put your space toys in the freezer and pretend they're on the ice planet!"

"My buildings are meant to inspire."

A Poem about Sand

'Between the school assignments, sports classes, and dance lessons, I hardly have any time to spend with my dolls.'

The young Michael Phelps: 'Just another four laps and I'll get out!'

"Face it -- you resent me for the exploring in depth a world that you take for granted."

'He'll be a great basketball player someday -- he already dribbles all over the place.

'Neighbors...friends...artists models.'

"Houston, we have a problem!"

'I think you're ready for the big chair...'

'I've had a lot of experience at this. My Mom keeps the cookie jar on top of the refrigerator.'

"When I was your age the Big Dipper was over THERE."

'The kids take it very seriously - I'm sure it's their father's fault.'

"I'm a home-tech specialist. Your daughter called us. I'm here to convert her doll house into a smart doll house."

Exploring in the countryside.

'The real fun comes when we go through airport security.'

Chaironaut

"Donny's just going through a brutalist phase."

'This bathroom ain't big enough for the both of us.'

'Something comfortable with good arch support and a cushioned heel. He wants to run away from home.'

'The night sky is forever shifting and changing, much like my interest in girls.'

"You always seem to get good grades in Show and Tell."

"I don't suppose we could discuss this when my Mars isn't in opposition to your Sun?"

"You were right. He loves it."

Desert island sand pit with a little boy stranded.

'Bad news? I got into a fight with a mud puddle. Good news? I won.'