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First Free Friday


A local museum has a program called First Free Fridays where they offer free admission in the evening.  It's a great deal and they always have special entertainment as well. This is the same place that has the wonderful special needs nights a few times a year.  We go a lot, and the kids love it.  

Abby playing on the boat in the kids' room

Up close and personal with a turtle


Caleb really liked this fish!  He told me to take a picture of him blowing kissing to it...


Play lighthouse



This is their favorite part.  It's a WWII video that shows our area's contributions to the war effort.  They will both stand there and watch the entire thing.  Caleb especially loves the Nazi footage in the beginning that shows them goose stepping.  I've got history buffs on my hands!


As much as we have gone, Abby has never shown much interest in the skates and rays.  I don't know if it is that she is a little older or that the skates and rays were especially active, but she LOVED it!  She laughed every time they swam near her.  It was pretty cute!


Comments

Mary Lou said…
Julie....
There is such wonder on Abby's face as she was in close proximity with that turtle!! I love reptiles!! And haven't any clue why!! ;)
I love the picture of Caleb "blowing kisses" to that fish!! What a ham!! ;-D
I love, love, love that last picture of Abby!! I can almost hear he laughing!! ;)
--Raelyn
Mary Lou said…
I mean.... I can almost hear HER laughing!! ;)

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