Night at the Museum

Our friends, the Krenzes, told us that Thursday nights are "family nights" at the Grand Rapids Children's Museum. That means that admission is $1.50 instead of the usual $6.50. So we met them there Thursday night and had fun watching the girls play together. In the past, Madelyn (3 weeks older than Lena), has been a bit overwhelmed by Lena's exuberance, and has shied away from her, but this time she gave Lena a great big hug as soon as we walked in! They played together very nicely.

Lena and Maddie in the "rocks".

Sarah holding Eva.

That's a lot of Lenas!

And lots of Evas.

Lena wearing the beekeeper's hat.

She loved the mailbox.

There is a Curious George theme right now. She's trying to keep The Man With The Yellow Hat in place.

Lena and her pal George.

Maddie and Lena doing something with wheels.

Riding the horsey.

Planting the garden.

There is a yellow VW Bug in the entryway. Lena spent a lot of time just sitting in it, even when it was full of kids she didn't know.

Playing in the sandbox with Maddie.

The museum was lots of fun until it was time to go. Jim had an appointment that evening, so we didn't get there until about an hour before they closed. So Lena was just getting into the swing of things when we told her it was time to leave. She threw a major tantrum, screaming and kicking her legs while lying on the floor. That was fun! I think it will be better if we allow more time next time so she feels like she has seen all there is to see before we leave.

Thanks to the Krenzes for letting us know about this and for going with us!