Another Ethan first: He won an archery contest.

Ethan shot five arrows for the best score of all the 7 to 9 year olds at a camp open house. His only practice had been similar visits to the camp over the last couple summers. Now he’ll have plenty of opportunity to practice: he won a week at camp next summer. And since he’ll be old enough to get into the sport if it interests him, who knows where he’ll go from there?

Another Ethan first: He gave Eliana an underduck.

An Eliana first: She built a circuit.

I got this Snap Circuits set with Ethan in mind, but there’s something about trying to use a speaker to power a fan that particularly appeals to the very young at heart.

Later, I helped her hook up to actual batteries; that was fun, too.

Another Ethan first: He devised a cistern.

He also learn the word non-potable.

Another Ethan first: He entered a drawing.

I estimated that since Ethan is old enough to fill out the entry form, he’s old enough not to shoot his eye out. :)

Another Ethan first: He did a suspended double back flip.

Still undaunted

Ethan and Eliana both remain impressed and excited by the huge tractors at the fair. Eliana in particular continues to climb carefully, yet with no hesitation.