Cousin Fun: Ft. Worth Museum of Science & History

When my nephew comes to visit, we try to think of fun, kid friendly activities we can go to. Because of my friend Ashley's recommendation (thanks, Ash!), we spent an afternoon at the Ft. Worth Science and History Museum. I've been to the Dallas one many times, but this was all new to me.

I loved how all my lovely boys matched ;)

This display was for retro/antique toys. I saw a Cabbage Patch doll and was quite offended. Kara, Greg, and Jarod (my dolls) would also feel the same.

I loved this giant Lite Brite. I kept examining it, looking for a way to recreate it.

Grant and Fletcher showing off their art they made with Daniel.
This is a dino footprint that apparently Fletcher thought was a hot tub.This was take before the 4D movie about the Barnett Shale. Enthused I'm sure.

Backyard Camping

For the past few months, my son has had this idea of camping in his head. We've built tons for tents and forts around the house. We've hunted bears and 'Daddys'. Then my son said something one day about roasting marshmallows. All these, I think, came from "Caillou" but I thought a backyard camp out would be something fun to do so that was on the agenda for this week. Of course, its been record heat lately, but the night we planned for the camp out just happened to be the PERFECT night weather wise. Not too hot, not too cold, not too windy, not rainy, not humid. Perfect. So that evening, we started out playing in the pool and while Daniel cooked out on the grill. We ate some yummy cheeseburgers and hot dogs. Then it was time for the real fun!

Fletcher and Grant started out cruising our campsite in the Jeep.

Some swinging and jumping was also on the agenda.

Daniel and I set up the tent we borrowed.

Daniel sat on some stickers. It was quite funny because he didn't even feel them because the ground was just damp enough from the morning rain.

Yes, it rained 2 inches the night before but the ground was just dry enough. We burned some wood and put the yellow pages to some actual use!

I laid out the sleeping bag for the boys. They are only pretending to rest!
This was more like wrestling than resting. The tent made a good 'ring' for it.

Its getting dark and the fire is finally going!

Grant was bird watching.

Bird watching on-the-go. No matter how many times I show Grant how to turn those binoculars around, he likes it better that way. Before the sun went completely went down, we all played Frisbee and football. The sun went down, the stars showed up and we began to roast marshmallows and make s'mores. Grant just wanted the marshmallows which wasn't bad...more chocolate for us!

Fletcher was covered in chocolate and MiMi in water. She got bit by a wasp earlier on her neck and had to keep ice on it.

They got stuffed on marshmallows.

The frogs got louder, the stars brighter, and we had some tired boys on our hands. We attempted ghost stories but we started getting pretty tired as well. We all slept in our own comfortable beds for the rest of the camp out.

Happy Easter!

Easter and Texas bluebonnets. What a great combination!

"When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heavan and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, of the Son and the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

~Matthew 28: 17-20

Welcome to the Jungle

Grant turned 3 last week. He ended up finding his present early, a Power Wheels Jeep. We had placed it in a corner of a room with a large blanket over it. I thought, "Ok, if he happens to go into that room, I'll just make sure to divert his attention." Of course, I turn around for 2 seconds and I see that blanket moving up and down and then I hear, "Wow!". Oh great....

But doesn't he look like such a big boy?

Later that week, he made sure to buckle in penguin with him.
On that Saturday before his birthday, we had a Safari party. Or as Grant called it, "Fafari".

I was so excited about how the cake turned out!


The parachute time turned out to be a hit!

Pin the tail on the alligator.

Make a Wish!

After cake, ice cream, and presents, it was time to take the kids on safari.

Uncle Greg was the safari leader. We had elephants, tigers, giraffes, and lions hidden for the kids.

That night we got together for fajitas and some Power Wheels fun!