Anyway, while they were in Seattle they also went to the Science Center and they brought back a "Sling Chute" as a thank you for our family for taking care of the baby. Finally last week we had a chance to go outside and see how it works. It's not easy, but the basic idea is that there's a parachute stuffed inside a plastic ball that you throw up into the sky and when it starts coming down, the parachute pops out of the ball and you watch it float down. Pretty cool. Here are some pictures of the festivities:
This is the first try. Ed is giving the sling chute some good spin before tossing it up in the air. All the girls plus a neighbor girl are out in the field watching.
It didn't go very high this time, but we got to see the chute in action. Sarah was the official "chute chaser."
Oooh - here's a good one!
Now it's Bethany's turn. I love how Ed is blocking himself from any potential danger as she swings the chute around and into the air!
Again, Sarah the chute-chaser is on the job!
Wow - another good one!
And this is what it looks like when it lands in the field. It was a pretty fun gift. Thanks, Hiemstra's. Come on over and you can try it out yourself!
And this is what it looks like when it lands in the field. It was a pretty fun gift. Thanks, Hiemstra's. Come on over and you can try it out yourself!
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I'm so glad you enjoyed the sling chute! Wait until the kids see the pics...they'll definitely want to borrow it. Looks as though you need a big area though, perhaps we'll have to invite ourselves over for pizza, sling chute, and Settlers??!!
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