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August 19, 2010 by
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This afternoon I made up some simple stencils for Emily to make up her own outer space scene in our driveway using sidewalk chalk — we had so much fun!!

We traced some plates for planets….

… and colored everything in, and then it was time to………

……launch into OUTER SPACE!!!!

Weeeeeeeeeee!!!!

Look out for the aliens, Emily!!

Lots of great imaginative (and frugal) play! Have fun!!

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  1. Mark says
    August 19, 2010 at 8:18 pm

    Dear Valerie,

    I have known that you have been a space cadet for years!

    Also, where is Emily’s space suit?

    Love,
    Mark

  2. Deanne says
    August 19, 2010 at 9:15 pm

    Great idea, look forward to doing something like this now we have some concrete.

  3. Rebecca says
    August 19, 2010 at 9:31 pm

    How do you get Emily to make those outrageous faces in every picture and every post?! Its awesome!

    • Valerie says
      August 20, 2010 at 8:05 pm

      LOL I don’t do anything!!! She has been this way since she was a toddler — I’m not kidding! Crazy kid!

  4. Sharon says
    August 19, 2010 at 9:51 pm

    I noticed no Clara in this activity – are you telling us that she still takes an afternoon nap?!? How about a post filling us in on how you make that wonderful miracle happen! You lucky lady! Oh I am so jealous. (And tired.)

    • Valerie says
      August 20, 2010 at 8:08 pm

      Clara was inside with Mark, since we did this after he came home from work, but she does take a nap in the afternoon — thank goodness!! Nap time is incredibly sacred here! She just turned two and really needs a nap at some point during the day.

  5. polwig says
    August 19, 2010 at 10:45 pm

    I love imaginative play like this, plus she can learn the solar system in a flash.

  6. Ticia says
    August 19, 2010 at 11:42 pm

    that’s some bright sidewalk chalk! I love it.

  7. Umm Aaminah says
    August 19, 2010 at 11:46 pm

    Salaam and peace. Such a super cute idea. I feel kinda like an underachiever for just drawing hearts and flowers for so long. 🙂

  8. brooke says
    August 20, 2010 at 6:05 am

    She is the happiest kid ever! How cute. I love this idea. I bet the driveway looked very happy when you were done 🙂

    • Valerie says
      August 20, 2010 at 8:11 pm

      Thanks, Brooke! I think we will be adding more planets, stars, and comets tomorrow. The stencils really made it easy for Emily to draw and get great results!

  9. Pip says
    August 20, 2010 at 7:29 am

    Lovely, simple, fun idea!!! very pretty on the drive way!!
    I have an Alien walking around my house at the momment who would be right at home in your space scene!
    Pipx

  10. Wonder Mom says
    August 20, 2010 at 9:59 am

    One small step for Emily, but one giant step for “kiddo”-kind…

  11. Laura says
    August 20, 2010 at 10:17 am

    I love how shes floating in the pictures of her in space! Youre a cool mom!

    • Valerie says
      August 20, 2010 at 8:14 pm

      Thank you, that’s so sweet! 🙂 I’m a big fan of jumping pics. Since Emily’s always jumping around like a crazy monkey, it isn’t hard to snap a photo or two… 😉

  12. Natalie says
    August 20, 2010 at 12:53 pm

    The space looks so inviting on the driveway! Emily looks so very happy floating in her imaginary world.

  13. Lindsay @ BytesOfMemory says
    August 20, 2010 at 7:58 pm

    So much fun! Love the last picture 🙂

  14. Anna says
    August 20, 2010 at 11:01 pm

    Love the stencils — it looks so festive and put together. And that chalk really does have the best/brightest colors.

  15. Debby says
    August 21, 2010 at 1:27 pm

    In a galaxy far far away……..
    I just love seeing Emily in the pictures. She really enjoys doing this, you know that right? She is always full of so much excitement.

    • Valerie says
      August 22, 2010 at 11:32 pm

      LOL Thanks, Debby! She LOVES to pretend! Amazing how much fun she can have with a little sidewalk chalk.

  16. Felicia says
    August 21, 2010 at 2:42 pm

    I love this idea! I’ll have to use it in the future! Thanks for all of the great ideas that you have! I love your blog!

    • Valerie says
      August 22, 2010 at 11:33 pm

      That’s so sweet, Felicia!! So glad you stopped by, and you guys will have so much fun with this!! Enjoy!

  17. meghan says
    August 22, 2010 at 3:02 pm

    Seriously, you are the most creative mom I have ever “met”, relatively speaking.

    Now, can you tell me how to get a 4yo boy to sit down long enough to enjoy these activities & to actually listen to me? LOL

    • Valerie says
      August 22, 2010 at 11:37 pm

      Thank you!!! LOL 4 yr old boys are tough!! Try lots of active play to wear him out, and then maybe some crafting after he’s burned off some of that energy. Clara is always on the go, so I feel like I’m constantly chasing after her! It’s hard work!! And remember to treat yourself once in awhile too!! 🙂

  18. Christy says
    August 22, 2010 at 8:03 pm

    That is a fantastic idea!

  19. Dana says
    September 3, 2010 at 11:41 am

    just posted our “version” of this with a link back to you!! thanks for the idea!

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