Chidren's Museum - With Dad This Time

About the only thing different about this particular visit to the Children's Museum, and the reason I took pictures, was because it was Eric's first time visiting with us. Woo-Hoo!

Lifting the car:



Jackson demonstrating one arm pull-ups:



He was mildly successful.

Other usual exhibits:




Excitingly the wind tunnel was much more powerful this time:



They had this cool exhibit (they probably always have it I have just never seen it before), where you draw a picture, and then put it into a machine which makes a puzzle out of it:



We even made a little time to watch a science show, and were then rewarded with ice cream samples that they made during said show:



Lastly, we built a few cars to race:



Eric probably saw about a third of the museum. It is kind of amazing how much there is to see each time.

Drive In

In all my years (that's 35 in case you are keeping track) I have never been to a drive in movie. Ever. Which is kind of ridiculous since we have one right here in town. So this past weekend we went to the double feature of The Smurfs 2 (I love the Smurfs with my whole heart) and Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters.

Before arriving we stopped at a gas station and Eric happened to see these awesome Smurf gummy candies for sale!

Kismet!!



We arrived, tuned our radio to the correct station and set up camp, in the form of an open hatch and a few chairs:



Not only is it relatively cheap to visit the drive in, but the snacks are relatively cheap too:



Soon the Smurfs started. We were all enthralled:



They could not be more adorable.



The first movie started at 7:45, which meant movie #2 did not start until 9:45. I was already tired, and Sade was too:



She didn't quite make it to the end:



Our drive in movie experience was almost perfect, except for one major caveat. It being that the movie showing next to you is in full view at all times. Which is particularly AWFUL when that movie is "You're Next." In case you are not familiar with the title, it is a new horror movie that is quite possibly the most disturbing thing I have seen in quite some time. Eric and I had to rig up a special barrier made of pillows to block the kids view. It saddens me but I don't think we will be able to go back.

In happy news, we thought of an awesome Smurf moniker for Sade:

Inappropriate Smurf.

It couldn't be more perfect.

Camping. Seriously.

I don't camp. Ever. However I do consider myself somewhat outdoorsy. I just prefer to be outdoorsy and then go home, or to a hotel at the end of the outdoorsyness.

Nevertheless, when Eric approached me with a plan to spend one night at the girls camp and then to help with an Eagle project the next day, I acquiesced. I'm nice like that.

Getting ready to go. The sheer amount of equipment camping requires is mind boggling.



We left with the threat of monsoons and flash floods, but happily we ended up being blessed with gorgeous weather.

Sade enjoying a seat belt free ride:



Our first order of business was to pick a camp site.

 

Eric's first priority was to put up his Seahawks flag in honor of the game that evening:

Sade and I modeling our matching shirts:



There ended up being only 3 other families there, so it felt very private:



After setting up a bit, we headed over to the monkey bridge. It gets less and less scary every time I do it.

Pics:



More nature scenes:



After a while we headed back to the tents to get everything set up before dark. Eric somehow had the foresight to bring bug killer to spray our tent.



Back at the campsite we noticed that Sade was blessed with some awesome nighttime camping hair:



I'm including these next ones because she finds them hilarious. As do I:



She had been whining and complaining (surprise!), but as soon as she saw those pics, she couldn't stop herself from laughing.

Me and the girls:



Campfire lighting:



Followed by smores making and eating:



We had eaten dinner before we came. I told Eric that I struggle to make dinner with all the comforts of home, so making dinner in the mountains seemed a bit too monumental to me.

Soon it was time for bed. Jackson, Sadie and Eric all slept very well. Megan and I did not, but them's the breaks.

The next morning:



We stayed throughout the morning to help with an Eagle project. However around 1 there was a massive downpour and hail that forced us all to head home. Darn. And I say that sarcastically because I was not feeling well, had been no help with the project, and was ready to go home.

Until next time! Also said sarcastically.