Children's Museum

On Saturday we did a short road trip to the Children's Museum of Richmond. This had actually been on my to-do list for a long time but it was Chris' idea to go on Saturday. We had breakfast at Cracker Barrell which is always a nice treat.

Lydia and Wesley loved the water play area. After Lydia's belly got wet we realized that the museum has aprons for the kids to wear. At least she didn't get as wet as her first visit to a children's museum.
Wesley liked this ramp.
He also liked pedaling this tractor around outside.
Lydia liked making music and playing in the house outside. The kids didn't notice the sand pit out there and we didn't point it out.
We spent a lot of time in the craft area. The kids love doing crafts and everything was setting out ready to go and there was very little mess to clean up so it was easier than doing crafts at home.
The kids milked a cow.

And posed in dinosaur eggs.

Chris put together the arch and then the kids knocked it down. The large climbing area was closed while we were there.

I thought it was funny that Lydia just got in the car with Wesley rather than waiting for her own turn.

The kids had fun playing with their shadows and affecting the falling coins. On another screen butterflies landed on them when they stood still.

The grocery store was Lydia's favorite area. She has already asked if we can go back so she can check out the groceries. The scanner on the counter beeped when the boxes moved over it.

Lydia was really happy to play with this cash register. It might be a good Christmas gift for her; I will have to remember it.

Wesley put the muffler back on the car.

Lydia changed a tire on the car and refilled the washer fluid.

The museum is small in comparison to one in Columbia, SC but our kids had a great time. They did a lot of imaginary play. When we got home they wanted to play with the puppets they made in the craft area. I am pretty sure we will be making more of these this summer.