Port Discovery

Last weekend was full of big discoveries.  Patrick, the kids, and Pop and Mimi spent Saturday morning at Port Discovery in Baltimore.  There was no shortage of running, climbing, exploring and learning.  Just keeping up with them left Patrick, Pop and Mimi pooped.

Stella learned that playing train with a fake ticket booth and tickets is fun.

The Wizard of Oz exhibit was a treat for the kids, and heck of a conversation starter (try explaining that movie to little kids who haven't seen it)....

Will learned how pedaling can make other things spin.

Maggie learned how to push buttons to make other things happen.

The girls enjoyed brushing the cowardly lion's mane.

Patrick showed the kids how to build a rainbow.

Pop and Mimi learned where Port Discovery is and how fun it is.

Mimi's Birthday

Mimi and Pop are visiting this week so we were so fortunate to be able to celebrate Mimi's birthday with her on Wednesday.  Will got to spend quality time with her while the girls were in school, they all got to play a bit later, cupcakes were enjoyed after lunch, and then everyone pitched in to help Mommy make her delicious chocolate cupcakes.

After a delicious pasta dinner, everyone serenaded Mimi and she blew out her candle (she is 1, we can't believe it).  Will may have lent a hand blowing out the candle.

While enjoying their second round of cupcakes for the day, Stella and Will challenged each other to see who could get messier.  Stella won.

Maggie & Stella's first day of school!

Wednesday was Maggie and Stella's first day of nursery school - unbelievable!  They weren't sure what to make of the rush, rush, rush at the breakfast table, but they were happy to get dressed up, grab their backpacks, and pose for some pictures at home.

Their first day was just one hour long, with a parent, so Patti got to enjoy with the girls what Patrick enjoyed with Will nearly two years ago.  At school, the girls took right to playing so we're hopeful that next week - without a parent - will go just as well.