Summer Vacation with Norman

 

Norman driving thru Norman, OK.

Day 129 - Check Mate

King Norman.

Pawn to c4.  Let's do this.

Day 126 - Home Away From Home?

It sure didn't take long for this place to feel like home, Norman mused.  Chaos.  Everywhere.

 

Seriously, people? 

Day 125 - Candles and Bubble Bath

After the harrowing experience of the day before, a relaxing, candlelit bubble bath was just what Norman needed.  (Minus the actual bubble bath, of course--Norman didn't need any extra rust.)

Day 124 - Norman vs. the Giant Baby

Norman hadn't realized the giant baby was also coming on vacation. 

 In the blink of an eye, "vacation" no longer seemed quite the right word.

Day 123 - Lake Vaca

Norman stowed away in the family suitcase for a much needed vacation.

His new friend The Mustached Man wasn't much of a talker, but, then again, neither was Norman.

AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT/CONFESSION

So . . . I swear on my drill press (the most sacred thing I own) that I have been completing my Robot-a-Day challenge each and every day.

I know this blog does not currently reflect that.  A week of creating jewelry and robots for store distribution, coupled with homeschooling, and a dab or two of out-of-control laundry, has accumulated into a perfect storm of disorganization.  I simply haven't had any time to take pictures, edit, and upload my work.

I'm leaving for a much needed vacation tomorrow and will be gone through Nov. 24th.  However, I solemnly swear I will try to work on my blog and upload some projects during that time.

I just can't promise I'll succeed. : )

Day 51 - Robot Time Keeper

Post-Vacation Analysis:

Verdict:  Too many kids, Too much time in the car.

* This may be a bit of a cop-out for today's project, but I'm exhausted.  Vacations are a lot of work!

Day 50 - Are You Ready for Some Football?

Bring It.

It couldn't be helped.  The vacation in Texas had transformed Norman into a die-hard Cowboys fan.  Those Texans sure like their football. 

Day 49 - Hangin' With His Peeps

The last night of vacation:  Luggage Cart Races.

Day 48 - Bombs Away

That's right, Norman caught himself a Bomb Bird from Outer Space.  Boo-yah.

Day 47 - A Fond Farewell

Pensive and perhaps a bit wistful, Norman took one last look at the shore.

Day 46 - Norman Meets Speedy

Do hermit crabs eat robots?  'Cuz this one was comin' fast and lookin' hungry.

Day 45 - Norman as Peter O'Toole

The Port Aransas beach, Arabian Desert--it's all the same to Norman.

Day 44 (Part 2) - Beach Bot

Our attempt at a sand robot.

I'm sure an aerial shot would have done much greater justice to the exquisite detail and craftsmanship. 

Day 44 - Workin' on the Tan

Tired of cleaning sand out of all the wrong places, Norman chose to skip the beach and lay out on the deck instead.

Day 43 - Exploring the Beach Cottage

Norman had heard things were bigger in Texas, but these stairs were downright ridiculous.  I mean, really?

Day 40 - The Pitfalls of Communication

It's hard to communicate when you're on two different levels.  Also, when neither of you have mouths.

Day 39 - Road-Trip-Induced-Exhaustion

Having limited life experience, Norman didn't realize how exhausting 9 and 1/2 hours in the car with four young children could be.  He was pooped.

"Vacation"

So I knew this whole 365 thing was going to overlap with a vacation at some point.  Yes, I know it appeared progress had stopped on A-Robot-A-Day--but I did, in fact, carry on.  Ah, yes, I carried on.

Because our trip included driving to San Antonio with four young boys and because I knew my energy might possibly be on the lower side, I chose to bring Norman along and document his exploits as part of my project.

But before you scroll on in eager anticipation, I want to formally apologize to those of you who were sitting on the edge of your seat, forced to experience the bitter sting of disappointment when your hourly checks for a blog update resulted in nothing.  

And, now, I leave you to enjoy Norman's adventures.