Well all I can say is that I have been a total slacker, and haven't been in my right frame of mind. Winter blues and wishing that Spring would show it's face soon and all. And then our computer crashed. So this will be a quick recap.
January Brings the Snow Helps the Sleds and Skis to go!
We had a great welcome to the new year, after the fun celebrations of my birthday, we headed into Roanoke for the day as Martin had some service canvasing with the Red Cross, so the kids and I headed over to a museum while we waited for him.
It was the coolest place! The kids got to play with sting rays and explore all the life that a low tide would bring. The place was practically a ghost town, and there were workers at every station. Talk about information overload. I am positive that my kids don't retain much, but, hopefully it is the standard of life and new things we are ingraining in their little minds. If just one small bit of information sticks and lights a fire, We will be happy parents!
They got to pretend to be the weather men, that was pretty amazing!
They learned (hopefully) all about the weather patterns and such...
There was an exhibit with all real body parts and in depth explanations of each organ. I am so happy that we can take time to give our kids such experiences. There is so much in this life to learn...its amazing. And I am positive we don't even begin to skim the surface in our understanding. We will be amazed at all the wonders of the world, constantly.
Uncle Reggie would have been proud at their knowledge of the mouth in this interactive display. It was a "touch" mouth where the screen in the back would share information and tell how certain things effect dental hygiene. The kids would be told to find, and touch where the cavities were and other such issues the mouth can have. Kinda col if you ask me!
I personally have this internal admiration and awe for all the sciences and the history of how we have gotten where we are today. Each one of these names on the stairs just amaze me and I'd love to dive into their life, learning about what gave them their spark and what things frustrated them, what trials they overcame and how strong they must have been. I'd love to just sit back and observe their lives and see what kind of people they were and take from them an example to share with my children!
The butterfly sanctuary was pretty amazing. Carlee was in her element.
And last but not least, the arcade...with every arcade game ever invented. There was loads of information on how the coding began and how it has continued to grow into the massive industry it is today. I have to admit...I just liked walking around playing all the games we played as kids at Classic Rollerskating. Arcades are so cool.
Drum roll please! Carlee learned to ride a bike!! She has been deathly afraid for some reason of the two wheeled beast...but for no reason. She has all the skill and talent needed. Just needed a little confidence I suppose. We love having Huckleberry Trail right out our back door. Makes for fun family walks and memories.
Audrie picked up long boarding and totally rocked it. She was in heaven. Andrue also decided that he would rather roller blade than ride his bike. That didn't last too long before his feet fell asleep from the bumpy asphalt! January was a fun month!
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