Museum of Life and Science

We went to the Museum of Life and Science for Gabe's 2nd birthday at the end of August. Since the beginning of this month was kind of busy around here, I'm just now getting around to posting some photos from that day. I went a little crazy with the camera, so there were lots of pictures to sort through.

We'd never been to the museum before and we were pleasantly surprised with all the great exhibits. We didn't even have time to see everything because it's so large. The boys enjoyed the dinosaur trail where they have life-size replicas of dinos in a natural habitat. They also really liked the various children's playspaces. The highlight for all of them had to be the train ride. Gabe, in particular, kept asking when it would be time to go on the train, and he finally got his birthday wish right before lunch.

It was a great time for all of us and we're glad we could be a part of Gabe's special day.

Side note: These pictures were taken before both of my boys received a much needed haircut. Around this same time, several strangers mistook Nathan for a girl. I didn't think his hair was that long, but hopefully his new haircut makes it a little more clear.

The birthday boy

Cooper checks out an old caboose At the farmyard

On the dinosaur trail...Nathan and Uncle JonTyler meets a dinosaur up close

Tyler at the insectarium (we saw some nasty-looking bugs--yuck!)Photo from the butterfly houseBecki and her sister BethanyTyler had so much fun pounding on these big drums

Gabe carried this hammer around pretty much the whole day--it turned out to be a perfect drumstick.Cooper takes his turn with the bellsTyler feels what a real cloud is likeNot sure what Gabe was listening to here, but he looked cute doing it.Tyler on the rock wallPapa Rudy gives Nathan a rideNathan was getting tired by the time we got on the train. Here he is just relaxing with Nana before the ride began.On the trainI love how Cooper will always turn and give me a smile when I ask for one. My boys aren't so obliging.Evidence that Tim and I were actually present at the celebrationGabe and his cookie cakeNathan couldn't get the cookie cake down fast enoughGrandma Pittman and NanaGabe and a new train! He's a big Thomas fan.