Memorial Day Parade...so we though

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We set out for a parade, but we were surprised and had to chuckle when I realized we were two days late for the downtown Toledo Parade.  But, there was a silver lining on this sunny beautifull day.  The kids and I took a relaxing walk by the Maumee River, and after calling Dad to tell him the news about missing the parade, he reminded us of the Bodies Revealed exhibit at the Imagination Station Science Center.  We were so lucky that they happened to be open on this fine Memorial Day!

On our way to the science center, a police car comes driving by while I am in my photographer mode.  Before you know it, the officer is insisting to take the photo so that I could get in the picture with the kids!  The kids thought the police was so sweet and thoughtful to offer to do this.  I think they loved to see the softer side of a police, since they usually notice a police when their car is speeding by with the lights flashing!

The kids enjoyed our walk over to the Imagination Station.  We are so excited that we can use our membership, at the science center at Balboa Park in San Diego.  

When we finally made it to our destination, all of the kids were thrilled to get into the exhibit, to see what the fuss was all about.

The girls and I were in heaven learning about the human body.  Rowan and Kierce were so interested in every exhibit, and wanted to read all of the information plaques.  I could definitely take the girls to another similar exhibit sometime, to spend more time learning about our bodies.  Merrick...

...on the other hand, well, he couldn't wait to move on to the tree house to play!  He tried his best to be patient at the exhibit, but as soon as we exited, he was off!  He was happy as could be once we reached the free-play area!

As we were leaving, the kids were so happy to have gotten away from all the hustle and bustle that our move has brought.  ...and so was I.