A day at the museum

Last weekend we packed up the kids for a much needed family outing. We decided to head on over to OMSI for a picnic lunch and some science fun. It had been a few years since we had been to the museum, and to my surprise Parker and Abrianna loved it. Parker and I started in the chemistry lab and learned how to blow up a balloon by mixing different elements together. Tons of fun, and I loved the great goggles that we had to wear. Classic!!!!!!
It was really neat for Parker to be able to try some experiments in a real lab. He is always coming up with his own "experiments" at home like, growing a crystal in my freezer. His mind is such a little sponge and constantly thinking of new things to try. I love it!!!

We then headed over to the Space exhibit and learned what it is like to fly in a shuttle and what it would be like aboard the space station. Randall went for a spin and exercised his way into being fit enough to fly into space.

And this is how Abrianna spent most of her time. Quite typical of her these days. I thought these pictures were so classic.

And little Autumn was of course, happy as always. She is such a good little girl.