Portland Children's Museum!

There's a first time for everything

Today was the first time I've been to the Children's Museum that is up by the Oregon Zoo. It was on Cherise's "things to do list" for this weekend. So Garrett and I headed up the hill and joined Kiel, Cherise and family for a couple hours of fun.

That place must rake in tons of money at $9 a head, ages 1 and up. Especially since young children can only manage a couple of hours at a time.

First stop - Water Works!

Garrett isn't sure. You mean you want me to splash and get wet and pour water all over? Yup.

Anabelle touched the water but seemed more interested in observing.

Next up...

& Butterfly Bistro

By far, Henry's favorite exhibit. He wanted to go back in there whenever we were near it.

The Baby's Garden

An Under 3 year old area

Anabelle loves the pretty baby in the mirror!

Lite Brite on steroids

on the Twilight Trail

This thing was cool. The boys played for quite a while until they were overrun by another group of kids wanting to play with it.

I want one now.

Play it Again Theater

The drama area was pretty cool but was geared toward older kids. They had a costume room, a stage complete with working curtain, a camera and screen where you can watch the productions, sound board and back room musical instrument storage.

Clay play in Wonder Corner

Henry and Daddy created while Sissy had a bottle. Museums tend to make you thirsty.

Dig Pit

I think this should be the first place visited when the place opens at 9. Perhaps at that time it won't be so crowded. It was wall to wall kids. Garrett didn't quite know what to do. I think I'll have to get this kid to a sand box or beach some day. He has to learn to dig. Henry knew exactly what to do but there were too many big kids. I think it's popular with parents because you can bring your coffee in there, where the rest of the museum is off limits to food and beverages.

Vroom Room

This was Gar-bear's favorite. He would have driven this bus for many more minutes than we allowed. It was the first fit he threw. Poor guy. Hens loved driving his ambulance too.

A couple last photos and we're on our way home

We had a good time but like I said earlier, little kids can only manage a couple of hours. Gar fell asleep on the way home. Thanks Cherise, for wanting to go here. It's nice to try new things.

Crazy Eights

(photo of Wyatt and Ms. Knox taken 4/5/12)

Yesterday Cherise turned 28, tomorrow Wyatt is turning 8 but

today, Virginia Knox turns 58!

Crazy eights!!!

Ms Knox is one of our favorite teachers at Sabin and is retiring from teaching at the end of this year. She was an assistant teacher in both Joylynn and Cherise's kindergarten classes. At the same time she was taking classes at Portland State to become an "official" teacher. After she got her degree, she was Krystle's 2nd grade teacher. We have known her for a lot of years. It has been such a privilege to get reacquainted now that we have grandchildren attending Sabin. She is an amazing person and we have been fortunate to have her love, support and encouragement over the years.

She was taking her birthday off to do some kayaking. The sun is shining so I hope she got out on the river and is having a wonderful time. She deserves it!