Ft. Worth Museum

Yep, that is one gigantic Light Bright! :) Just one of the many fun things there is to do at the museum in Ft. Worth. It is not technically a children's museum, but has many hands on children's activities to enjoy.









We had been talking about heading to the museum with Auntie Di, and this Monday worked out so that Lor's cousin Clarissa could go along too. Lorelei adored her and they actually got along quite well, even with the two year age difference. Pictures, top left - a huge dinosaur slide made out of all different types of machinery. The feet are scoops from a digger/loader thingamagig. :) I'll know more after I read Makin more boy books...either way, it was a fun slide! Then of course the grocery store and various things that are teaching kids science...sort of action/reaction type things. Then of course, reptiles right alongside the kids. The cage right along the play-mat had a gecko in it...and had to take the snake one just for Melissa...who probably can't even read this right now because she has closed out of the blog. :) She's a tad terrified of snakes. :) I was sent to watch a special 4D video for 7 minutes at the request of Aunti Di, and when I came back Makin was having fun chilling on the play mat with the kids. He probably sat there a good 20-30 minutes. :)

Lorelei loved the big track that the car went down. I loved watching her reaction. :)


One of the other activities they LOVED was a floor that lit up with circles underneath them as they walked. Took a video but it's too long to upload...will try and take a short clip next time. It was so cool, plus a great way to burn off plenty of energy! :)














I want one of these in my house! In front of the horse there is a big screen and you have to move the reins to heard the cattle into the corral! I rode behind Clarissa and enjoyed playing it myself! Very addicting and we were glad there were not any kids waiting so we could play a lot! :) However, its a good thing its not my full time job because we could never get all of the cattle! :)




Di loved getting some cuddle time with Makin. He warmed up to her no problem and I enjoyed having some hands free to play with the girls and just sit back and watch. They shared an oreo snack and Lorelei had her first-ever gummy worm...this is what happens when grandma's are along. :) Even if they aren't your own! :) Then on the way home the girls thought it was hilarious that they were putting stickers over their mouth, eyes, etc. The giggles from the back were a lot of fun.

We are excited to go back sometime soon and get to enjoy even more activities outside. They have a dino dig as well as water activities, but it was too cold to go out Monday...just more new to look forward to next time! :)