

Hot cocoa and a cinnamon roll always start the day out right. It still strikes me as funny that ALL of the kids want to sit in the loft and not downstairs where the action is taking place. Cracks me up.


One of the staff spots Josh over here and asks if he wants to hold one of the baby chicks.
Was he expecting anything other than a yes? Josh is thrilled for the chance and his smile takes over his face. What is better than joy on a kid's face?
Grandpa is on the hunt for a few items so we wander over to the toy section and he spots these simple wind up toys to have fun with. Ah, yes. The good old days when everything wasn't electronic. Next -- a simple top. So much fun.


Grandpa has even fixed him up with a lamp on the floor.



It's time to get the wiggles out for both of us while Grandpa makes dinner. We decide to walk over to the school to play for awhile. They have put in a new playground and Josh checks it out in complete detail.
I have never walked over to the other side of the school but heard that there is another playground for the older kids over there. Let's give it a try. Yep --- all new stuff to explore.


Once there - sit and breathe. Whew.
And that's it for today. The evening is quiet and relaxing with early bed for everyone. See ya tomorrow.


With a pick up at the house by the DART bus, we are soon awaiting a train that will sip us down to the fairgrounds where the Children's Aquarium is located.
As we walk through the door, he spots the shark jaw and takes a good look at it. Oh so many teeth. Crazy scary but cool too.
Checking out the tanks, we spot a starfish that is putting on a display for us. Starfish are a favorite for Josh and he is entranced by this one. I don't really blame him --- It's very cool.
The coral reef is alive and super interesting to watch and talk about.


My favorite part is watching them spit out the grains of sand and then turn around and go back down into the hole. However, they emerge head first. So funny to me. AND the amount that their mouths can contain just shocks me each time. How deep is the hole? How wide. I wish we had some type of glass that allowed us to see that part of it. What are they? Oh, the Yellow Headed Jawfish.
Sharks are taking it easy today.


Okay, okay -- onto the stingrays.


To the mall we go. Lunch first and then a stop at the LEGO store.
Now to complete our FISH day, we are off to see Finding Dory. Seems like a good end to the day and then it's home to have dinner with Grandpa.


In this building, one goes all the way to the top and then works down through the floors. As you ascend, the escalator gives you a very cool view of the city.
At the top, there is a photo shot setup that must be obeyed.
Smile now.


The center is very hands on when it comes to electronic screens, not so much actual hands except in certain areas, but that's okay since this is the "electronic generation."
There is even a simulator that lets you experience different degrees of earthquakes.


In the gemstone area, we also located a puzzle (yes, electronic) that has you put different rocks back together again.


Once he has asked all his questions and checked out the gems and minerals, it is time to move to another floor. The next one is VERY hands on and I will simply find a spot to roost and let him go. Although, my favorite game is up here so one never knows.




Today we have pieces of straws that have been cut up, popsicle sticks, and a bit of foam to work with. What can come of that. Think, think, think. See ---- always something.

Back again tomorrow in a new post. See ya then.
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