Mazes at the Science Center

Doug & Ryan getting ready to enter the maze

Ryan finding his way around the yellow line of the maze

In August, we went to the Science Museum to enjoy their mazes.  They had all sorts of hands on mazes to weave through and learn about how your brain and eyes function.  It's always a fun time at the museum with lots of hands of displays.

A Great Combination of Things for Us

In the beginning of June, the Science Museum had a - are you ready for this - Star Wars Lego building competition.  It was open to all ages.  And since we love both Star Wars and Legos, how could we not go?  Well, I was not feeling that well that day and so the boys went without me.  I manned Doug with my camera and off they went.  They had a great day and came home with lots of pictures.

Ryan getting ready to build for the competition

His creation in the beginning

Room full of builders

Building away

Look at all those Legos

Coming along

Ryan's building completed - he made Jabba's Hut

The inside of Jabba's Hut - I like the fish hanging on the wall

New to Lego Land is a Star Wars section.  How cool is that?

Ryan and Darth Vader

Ryan and Max

After building they were able to go through the rest of the
museum and enjoy the exhibits.

Ryan pulling himself up on one of the exhibits -
on the hardest level

Lunch

Ryan enjoying his chicken strips

There's an exhibit there that distorts your face.
It's always a hit with the kids.
This is Ryan's grumpy old man face.

And, I'll leave you with this cutie.

October Calendar Pages

This is one of my favorite months of the year.  We have so many fun Halloween activities that we do all month long, that I really look forward to all the fun.

2007

Don't you just love the sword in the pumpkin?  That is courtesy of my nephew Parker.

2008
This was the last year that we went to Young's Farm in Dewey.  We loved going there every year and were very sad that they were closing.  Here are pictures of our trips there over the years.



2009
Our first year going to Schnepf's Farm for their festival.  We had such a great time we went again the next year and have already scheduled a trip this year with my niece and her family.



2010
Last year we got to do a lot of non-Halloween activities, including a free day at Arizona Science Center and Star Wars in Concert.  It was also our second year going to Schnepf Farms.

AZ Science Center Free Weekend - Beware there are LOTS of pics

It has now been over a month ago - yikes! I can't believe it's taken me that long to get these pictures posted! After you see how many are on here, you will understand. And I only put the REALLY good ones on here! Just one day after we went to the Pumpkin & Chili Festival, we went to the AZ Science Center. They were offering a free weekend to Fry's VIP customers. Woohoo! I LOVE FREE!!!! We had a great time. It's actually been a couple years since Ryan
& I were there on a school field trip and Doug has never been before. They are always changing things up there. Many of the displays stay the same, but about half of them get changed up and rotated around with other museums so it's always fresh. Check out some of the fun things we got to do.

The music room, where you get to see music come to life!

This is a favorite display. You stand on this stage like area surrounded by large screens, wind machines, misters and even heaters to simulate the forces of nature. You get blown by the wind, you get rained on and have the heat turned up like the desert. It's way cool!
Doug & Ryan when the heaters are on. It got pretty hot - even to me.

A display that allowed you to morph yourself on screen. Ryan looks pretty crazy with such a large upper head.

Building circuits:

Checking your weight at different angles:

Ryan had a great time with this trying to ring the bell when the lever was pulled over to his side.

Checking how fast your reflexes are:

This bridge felt weird, everything under your feet moved independently:

We even went to an IMAX 3D movie for only $5 per person - bargain!

Ryan & I waiting for the movie:

These are the largest 3D glasses I've ever seen:

Wheel chair races:

Ryan laying on a bed of nails:

An interactive water feature. The kids press different buttons all around and the water shoots to different areas:

What a great day we had. We got to do so many fun things and all for only about $20. Thanks Fry's for sponsoring a free weekend!