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mad science birthday

Posted At : May 23, 2010 10:22 AM | Posted By : Dorie
Related Categories: the fam

My little girl is 10 today. Ten? Wow! On Friday we hosted a crazy mad science sleepover complete with color-changing dry ice experiments, glow in the dark algae, moving plants, and grotesque snacks, all augmented by the kind of silliness only possessed by girls of a certain age. Scientist dad really came through with the activities on this one.