Wonderworks Field Trip

I can't believe we've already taken 4 field trips in the 8 weeks that we've been in school! That's a record for us! Last week we went to Wonderworks in Myrtle Beach with our friends, the Souza's. Wonderworks is an "upside down" museum full of fun (scientific) activities. We had so much fun.

On our way to the museum




I think this was Miller's favorite thing. They had to pedal really hard to make this bike go around.


Pedal!


Bailey pulling herself up


We all laid on the bed of nails.
(Jay)

(Bailey)

(Miller)

(I did too but I don't have a picture to prove it!)

Bubbles!




Madelyn's favorite spot. I think she could have stayed here all day.






On the third floor of the museum is a rope course. Everyone (except me) conquered the rope course! I'm especially proud of Bailey because even though she was very scared, she did it anyway. She was so brave!





I hung out with Madelyn and Riley while everyone else climbed the ropes.




I just love this face!


After the museum, we ate at one of our most favorite places in Myrtle Beach, Red Lobster, and then went to the Bass Pro Shop. It was a very fun-filled day.

Topsail Beach...A Little Slice of Heaven

We spent a couple of days at Topsail last week with friends. We had so much fun tubing, fishing off the dock, boogie boarding, exploring sandbars, eating, and just hanging out on the back porch.





















See the dolphin?




This chair (found under the dock) was full of living treasures


View from the back porch

Happy New Year!

We started off 2011 by going to Myrtle Beach for the day with our friends, the Souza's. The first place we went was Bass Pro Shop because the boys just love that store! After lunch, we went to Broadway by the Beach for a little adventure!





That's my boy up there! I'm so proud of him. I couldn't have done it!








After braving the rope course, they conquered the zip line!


I don't have a picture of the zipline because I videoed them doing it. I'll try to see if I can get the video on here.

Too stinkin' cute!




Bailey and Riley enjoyed the airplane ride


Madelyn chose to ride the carousel


Of course, we did a little shopping. While Lindsey and I shopped, Jay 1 and Jay 2 entertained the kids. I think they got the most out of their 50 cents, don't you?


The day wouldn't be complete without a delicious meal at Red Lobster! We had so much fun hanging out together. It was a great way to start the new year!

A Great End to October

We had a busy ending to October! On Thursday, we took a field trip to the ISO AERO Service at the airport. We learned about small aircraft and how to get a pilots license. The kids really enjoyed sitting in the airplane!











Afterwards, we went over to the fairgrounds (at Wilm. International Airport) and toured the livestock tent.





On Friday, the kids and I drove to Durham to visit some friends. We've known them since Miller and their oldest son were infants. They moved over the summer and we finally made it up there for a visit.



On Saturday, Bailey had her first soccer game. She ran her heart out and even blocked a goal!


On Sunday, we went to the fall festival at church. The kids enjoyed the hayride, bouncy houses, lots of fun games, face painting, and of course, candy!

2 slices and a monkey!






Miller and Travis the Hobo


Going on a hayride


Riley and Madelyn enjoying their popcorn