Not the best Ranch-giving (early Thanksgiving) ever. The kids went early with Linda and Cody, but Nate and I were late and missed the meal altogether. Then our car broke down and we were stranded for an extra day at the Ranch with nothing to eat but nachos and pumpkin cheesecake. (The menu this year was Mexican. Next year: Luau!) There are certainly worse places to be stranded though, and we had a good time--I'm sure forced idleness is good for us every once in a while. Uly and Pepper hiked to the top of a really big hill with Nate. Lucy made it two-thirds of the way up on her own steam and I carried her (and her stuffed animals) back down.
Uly spent last Saturday doing experiments with cornstarch and water (with a little food coloring thrown in). What a mess! He learned about non-newtonian fluids and how to mop a floor. I must say he did a great job with both endeavors--even if the kitchen was covered in a thin film of cornstarch for a few days after.
