Grandpa Visit

My dad came to see us for a quick weekend visit in April.  The highlight, I think, was our visit to the Museum of Nature and Science.  The last time I went was when Ezra was a baby, and Maren wasn't born.  It was about time we went to see it again!  They have made some nice improvements since our last visit, especially for kids.  The museum now has an entire Discovery Zone wing devoted to younger children (0-8) with nice sensory activities involving water, digging, building, climbing, and experimenting.

I think, though, Ezra and Maren were most enamored by the North American animal displays and the Prehistoric Journey (dinosaurs).  I can't imagine how impressive a moose or a brontosaurus must feel when you are barely two feet tall!  Grandpa especially enjoyed the Gems and Minerals section.  We loved having a jolly Grandpa Scott at our house for a few days!