OMSI and a Camp Out

On Friday we headed into Portland for a visit to OMSI, an interactive science museum. Valerie loved playing in the water areas and her favorite toy was this ball toy.
When other babies came near, she would try to hold all three balls in her hand. Eventually she did let another baby have one of the balls, because she could only hold two.


Emily was glad when we left the little kids area. There were animal habitats in the kiddie area, and she kept trying to organize them and make them look nice. Then kids would come in and mess it up. She loved the other exhibits though and had fun doing some of the puzzles, and science experiments.

Joe and Josh loved everything we did. They especially liked the Rocket launchers.

They also liked building the boats to see which one sailed the best. Joe spent a lot of time here.


One thing about coming this early in the year is that the cousins are still in school. So Emily waits every day fro Scott to get home and Brevin to come over. Now that it was Friday the party could begin. Brent's kids came over and joined us for a "Camp Out."

We grilled Hamburgers and Hot dogs, and then for desert the kids roasted Marshmallows over the hot coals.

Uncle Andy set up his tents in the house and the kids had an indoor camp out. That is my kind of camping. (no dirt)

Davis, Joe, and Matthew

Josh,with Timmy sleeping in the backgound. Ian was in the tent too, but did not want to get in the picture.

The Early birds. Brevin Emily and Scott (Baby Sam joined them in the morning) were up at 5:30am. They tried to keep quiet.

The next morning we all went swimming at the local pool. (sorry no pictures) The cousins had a great time together, and they always hate it when the party ends.