Preschool Luau

Tanyon's preschool ended their summer session with a Luau Party.  They had been learning about oceans and the animals that live in them, so they thought a luau was the closest to an ocean-themed party they could get.  There were many activities for the kids to do. Here Tanyon is "fishing":

 Next, Tanyon spent lots of time helping to build a volcano:

 I volunteered at the lai-making table.  Here, Tanyon is posing with his lai and ocean crown:

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To get Tanyon to pose in his crown and lai, daddy actually had to do it first:

And for the grand finale...the volcano gets ready to erupt...

And, finally explodes with lava (baking soda and dyed vinegar)!

 

 After a little lunch, Tanyon enjoyed one of his first popsicles:

 Saying goodbye to his best friend, Maya: