Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Go team USA!

We’ve been watching the Olympics a bunch, and Jack is TOTALLY into them. 

He’s pretty sure he’ll be going to the Olympics in a few years for swimming.  Or diving.  Or actually, volleyball.  Or water polo. 

He just has to practice a lot.

In the meantime…he’s been practicing taking his place on the podium with his gold medals.

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Friday, July 20, 2012

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Dino Day @ the nature museum

Somehow, despite the nature museum being so small, the kids ALWAYS have a great time there. 

Today was no exception. 

Plus…it was Dino Day.  Just mention the word dinosaur, and we’re there!

 

I LOVED the woman who gave the initial presentation.  She was probably pushing 80, but was as enthusiastic about dinosaurs as Jack is. 

I guess once a dinosaur lover, always a dinosaur lover. 

I thought her paper cutout of a dinosaur footprint was genius.  Such a great way to REALLY show the kids just how big some of the dinosaurs’ feet were.

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Kingsley wasn’t sure about the baby bird at first, but eventually warmed up to it and gently pet it.  Once.

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The as-always-must-have picture of Jack as a bug.

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geez…Brinkley’s face says it all.  She loves this place!

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Ummmm…pretty sure Kingsley was excited about the face body painting.  She kept telling me to close my eyes so it could be a surprise.

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Sunday, July 15, 2012

Kiawah

This year our visit to Kiawah with the Ashworths was shorter than last year, but we made sure to fill it with fun!! With…

pancake breakfasts…

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eventful bike rides…

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plenty of beach fun…

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yummy snack times…

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cocktails…

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fishing…

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(hermit) crabbing…

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more beach fun…

 

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“Sundaes on Sunday” with a little concert action…

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even some impromptu potty training lessons…

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Another GREAT vacation full of fun memories!!

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