Our day at the Museum of Science and Industry

The kids have a 5 day weekend so we are trying to keep ourselves busy. We all enjoyed ourselves at the Museum and time went so quickly. We saw an IMAX movie called born to be wild about orphan elephants and orangutans and 2 women who have been rescuing them for 30 years and raising them and returning them to the wild, it was a great movie. Then we explored the space exhibit, children's play area, did the Coal Mining experience exhibit and finally a quick run through science storms and standing in the tornado vortex. There wasn't too many people there so that made the trip even better. The kids were telling me on the way out all the things we missed doing on this trip.

Dad's New Wheels

Everyone is excited about Dad's new car, I think Dad might be the most :). Finally Daddy gets a car that doesn't smell like old sour milk and who knows what else..... Everyone is excited about their first ride.

Afternoon playdate

Gabe and Camden are having fun with their friends Joel and Max at Little Monkey Bizness. Gabe's running non-stop. Hopefully this means an early bedtime, last night it was 10pm!

Gabe and Tia's first day of school

Tia had a half day on Monday and Tuesday, today is her first full day. She is excited to make new friends. Gabe got to go with Mommy yesterday and see his classroom, make a name tag and meet his new friends. This morning he woke up ready for school, he will be sad it is only twice a week. Mom's got lots of other activities to keep him busy, gymnastics, Little Lambs and bitty sports classes.

First Day of School and Parker's Birthday

Parker and Iris had a great first day of school. They are very excited at beginning 2nd grade.
Parker celebrates his 8th birthday with an early morning, presents and King Cake.

Zoo Trip on Saturday

While Daddy was away with friends we took some time to have fun too. The kids enjoyed our trip to the zoo, the dolphin show and playing pet vet, zookeeper, face painting and more at the Family Play Zoo.
Parker helped release 4500 ladybugs too. Gabe got some but kept freaking out when they got on his hand and throwing them on the ground (supposed to go in the trees so they don't get stepped on). We also had fun checking our wing span at the Bald Eagle exhibit.

Last day at the beach before school starts

The kids are loving the sand and swimming in Lake Michigan. It's a beautiful day for the beach! School starts in 5 days. I'm not sure whose more excited for school to start, Mom or everyone else. Even Gabe keeps getting his backpack on and saying, 'I go to school'. I think we're all ready for a change in routine.