Science Center

Last spring when our family trekked off for a day at the Science Center we realized it was a better deal to buy the year membership than to pay for our one-time visit. Great choice. Our membership has paid for itself several times over this past year and we used it two times already this week. Sunday, one of Millie's best friends and her mama spent a super fun day with us celebrating Millie's 5th birthday with yummy lunch, a visit to the Science Center and a showing of Go, Dog, Go! at the Children's Theatre.  Thank you Angie and Ellie for a fun day and for treating us to the show!

 The girls posing in front of the theatre

 In the butterfly house at the Science Center

Go, Dog. Go!

Then two days later we made the trip into the city again for a day at the Center with cousins. My mama came along {thank goodness} and we met my sis and her four kiddos and my sis-in-law and her one kiddo. So yes, nine kids ranging in age from almost 5 months to 11 years. I know, piece of cake for the Duggers but a bit more challenging for the rest of us. Actually, it was a blast and didn't seem to terribly difficult to keep track of them all. We managed without losing any kiddos and they all had a great time. My sister has twins that are just four months younger than Maggie and another sweet bean just four months younger than Josie Kate so it's almost like having a set of triplets and a set of twins when we're all together. Fun!

 I love the Science Center for lots of reasons but mostly because it offers something for everyone. Even my big boy who sometimes thinks he's too cool for school.

 After a couple hours of playing we set out for some picnic lunch at the Center house. I usually pack our lunch so we can enjoy some treats later. Ice cream for the kids and coffee for mom. Cotton Candy was the flavor of choice. It was blue and messy and tasted like chemicals. Josie designated herself official ice cream feeder to all the cousins. Owen didn't miss a bite. He actually had bites coming from all directions and decided at one point he would only take bites from Amelia. funny.

 Owen a little delirious after the sugar rush and in his favorite spot...the helicopter!

Had to post these ones. Millie loved seeing herself in the funny mirrors and spent some time striking a pose. So happy to spend time with our family and thank you Science Center for offering hours of good entertainment.

* I managed to capture 8 of the kiddos...sorry sweet Mateen that auntie didn't get your picture!