Saturday, March 13, 2021

Dino Safari came to Raleigh

 


The Dino Safari made its way to the NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh - something to do that was socially distanced, so we had to jump on some tickets!

Brent picked up Brock from school, stopped at Bojangles, and met Kade and I at the Museum of Art's parking lot so we could all enjoy dinner and a show together! 


The plan worked out nicely - no hunger pains from my crew! 

I heard it looks pretty cool at night - the dinosaurs all lit up and moving, but this was pretty cool too - we still heard the dinosaurs roar! Each car follows an audio tour as you travel each section of Pangea. It showcases a few dinosaurs found in what is now the different Continents of the world. 



Tiny arms!



How did you lose a sunglass lens Kade?? 


Brock showing off some of our dinosaur goodie-bag! 

Brock also said this was his favorite dinosaur - the Spinosaurus.




One of the coolest things we saw was a fossil of a T-Rex head. Perfect for Brock - he just completed an entire lesson on Paleontology! 


At the start of the tour the boys were given two plastic Easter eggs... at the very end, we finally found Momma T-Rex and had to return the eggs to her. The boys liked throwing their eggs out of the car window!

Safely returned - and we all survived the adventure! Not bad - 50 minute total journey. I had heard others waited a LOT longer than that! 

Next time, we'll bring Moose. :) 

Saturday, March 6, 2021

Visiting the Rosenfeld's & Vanessa's 40th


We haven't seen my brother since August and I've been missing him, so a few short weeks after they moved in their new home, I asked to visit. Virtual school has its advantages - set Kade up with a hotspot in the 4Runner and he did his morning classes on the road!



They were so cute together! I love that Maddox wanted to show Kade EVERYTHING. We took a tour with Nancy and Brian when we arrived, but Maddox was intent on showing us everything all over again when he returned home from preschool. 



A simple favorite - rolling the ball to each other. Silly Riley wanted to join the fun. 


Finally some sun after many rainy days - we all took a walk down to the playground. 



Nancy got in on the slide action!


After a delicious dinner (where I tried Brussel sprouts for the first time and I liked them!!), it was bath and bedtime for these two! 


"Just pet me!!!"

Kade was too funny - he woke up in the middle of the night to tell me "I really like Uncle Brian's new house." 

A short visit, but so very glad we were able to get together. I didn't take too many pictures of the house and don't want to spoil Brian's "reveal". I'll post other pictures later. 

But, on Monday morning, Kade drew his previous weekend's events with his cousin - complete, as Nancy pointed out - with their coffered ceilings!  


Oh yeah - and right before that trip - I turned 40! That number just seems ridiculous - how am I forty already? Time does move a lot faster these days!

Received some gorgeous flowers from my husband and sweet sentimental notes from my boys. 



My "big" 40th birthday present - new pots & pans!! Hey, I'm practical! After days of research, I selected Calphalon Premier for our new pots and pans set. It's ridiculous how thrilled I am about them. I'm such an adult! 

Posing with the shipping box! haha!

I'm hoping so! Along with the hopes that 2021 goes much better than 2020! 

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Playground Fun and Virtual School


Another visit to Turtle Park. The closest park to our house - always a winner. 


Slide of death! Ha - a 2 story slide with those "short" sides! Still get nervous with the boys sliding on this one!


Too many people after a birthday party group joined the fun - time for a walk around the lake! 




Take a peek at some of Kade's Kindergarten schoolwork - he's sooo cute!!

The difference between a circle and a triangle.... and apparently a debate on how many sides a circle has! 


Rhyming words with -at!


Anyone want directions on how to make a s'more?!??


And look at this penmanship from Brock!