More Balloon Fun

A couple weeks ago I ordered some high quality balloons especially designed for twisting. We got them yesterday, and what a difference they make! They are so much more durable and easier to twist. The kids and I have had a lot of fun learning to make different things. The dog absolutely hates the balloons, though, and has started hiding in the laundry room whenever she hears the squeak of a balloon being twisted.

We are still working on getting the proportions correct every time. I've moved up to a couple more difficult twists, but those aren't consistent either. In addition to the standard dog, cat, giraffe, mouse, and bunny, the kids have "mastered" a snail, an octopus, and a simple hat. I've managed some monkies, parrots, and palm trees, too. Here are a few pictures of our creations.

Danielle with her snail and dog


















A monkey



















Danielle modeling a parrot. If you pull a piece of shirt up through his feet he'll sit on your shoulder.












Danielle thought she needed a couple palm trees to go with her parrots and monkies.



















Tyler modeling his hat while working on an octopus.













His octopus (before a little "arm" shaping).






I know it's silly to spend an evening making balloon animals, but we have had so much fun doing it together. All this practicing does create a problem, though. I bought a pack of 250 balloons. What am I supposed to do with all the balloon creations?!