Deserted Science Center

When the kids had a day off school last month, we headed to the local science center and found it strangely un-busy. So deserted that all the kids were able to fly the simulators at once.

 There was no line at the diner, where they served up rubber eggs and pizza.

 

And we all enjoyed our first 3-D movie.

We wish Will could have joined us, but this is as close as we got.

Making Syrup

Sometimes when you are walking out the door for church and make a quick decision to eat lunch that day at the local arboretum, you get surprised by their annual maple syrup madness.

We were all surprised by the fact that real maple syrup doesn't taste very good. Give me my high fructose corn syrup and imitation maple flavoring any day. Actually, hold the syrup and give me Cool Whip instead. But keep the trees--they're nice.

8 years of Graham

Eight years ago, our lives were turned upside down with the arrival of Graham Vincent. We celebrated with another Lego party (hooray for reusing decorations!), lots of Nerf guns, slingshots, and his friends from school.

We were so glad that Grandma, Grandpap, and Aunt Kim got to join us for the weekend! After Krispy Kreme donuts at school, lunch with Mom at school, a birthday party, fish with Daddy & Grandpap, opening presents on Sunday, and a special dinner, I think he was fully celebrated and we are ready to get things back to normal.