On Kim and the boys' last day in Albuquerque (Matt had to head back earlier to get back to work), Grammy took all of us to the Explora Science Center. There are all sorts of hands-on exhibits that teach kids about science. What a big hit ... for both boys!
I'm pretty sure Ian spend about 30 minutes (split up between two different times) at this gigantic Mousetrap-type contraption. Ian loved watching the balls cycle through the contraption and every once in a while get to participate by pulling a lever if a ball came his way. It WAS pretty fun to watch!
Ryan enjoyed watching balls go down this track.
Grammy helped Ian build a canal for the boats to float down.
Ryan liked to help, too!
Ian could control the water squirting down this ramp.
Here, Grammy and Ryan made patterns in the falling water.
Ian built a pipeline for the water.
Everyone worked together to make a water "tornado."
Ian and Grammy worked hard to build a sculpture out of magnets and metal pieces ...
.. while Ryan took a snack break!
Ian got to "fly" a plane ...
... and build some more with pipes.
I think this may have been a soapy water/light table. Ryan was intrigued.
Ian is always interested in animals,
including finding "hidden" bugs with a flashlight.
This was one of Kim's favorite exhibits .. Ian had to replicate animal (mainly bird) noises that he heard and see if the sound vibrations he made (shown by moving sand) matched the pattern. Very interesting!
Ryan wasn't too sure about the crazy mirrors.
Before we left, Kim decided to try the "balance bike." I got all harnessed in,
while Ian checked to make sure I was safe.
It was a fun ride,
even thought it WAS a long way down.
I was so proud of my mom who decided to try it, too. The worker said she had never seen someone aged 60 or older on the bike. Way to go, Mom!
She was even brave enough to take one hand off the bike to wave. :)
What a fun few hours we had at the museum ... the perfect ending to a perfect time in Albuquerque. Thank you so much, Dad and Mom, for being such gracious, accommodating hosts. We absolutely loved our time with you and are excited that we'll get to see you again soon! We love you!
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I can tell you were able to go through the museum at a much more careful, thoughtful pace. I totally didn't even recognize some of these exhibits, as we literally ran through a lot of them. We'll definitely have to go back! :)
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