Scientifically Awesome

tOur hearts were set to go and see some amazing dinosaurs at a super cool event in Syracuse. However, we were taking 9 children and two vehicles, and a 30 mile stretch was getting hammered with over a foot of snow. That wasn't our idea of a great time. There were some broken hearts, just for a few seconds and then the were better. 

We decided to head out a little closer to home and still be inside. Best yet it was able to be turned into a field trip that was educational, and on a Saturday to boot. Who said learning can't be fun?  Loading them all up and head to the Sci Tech Museum in Watertown, NY. It was so nice when we got there. We had the whole place to ourselves for quite a bit of our visit. The staff was friendly and helpful. Plus, plus very patient with our crew. They are a force all on their own. 


The littles and the bigs alike enjoyed the different stations that were set up all through the two stories. There was fun with magnets, shadows, music, lasers, pendulums, fossils, old and retro electronics, and much more. They enjoyed playing together. It was great seeing Elliott and Devion play a game of chess together with huge chess pieces. 

Even though the day didn't go how we pictured it, it did turn into something that was memorable with laughter and love. That is all we could ask for in the end. 

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Connor is checking out all the cool fossils, specimens, and slides.

These butterflies and moths are beautiful.

Sophie is listening to the sounds through the pipe. She found them hilarious. 

We are surprised that Jazlyn is being this daring. She enjoyed the figuring out what is inside the holes.

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Chloe looks a little bit more unsure then her little sister, Jazlyn.

Sophie and daddy are using their hands to heat up the plate and leave their prints. This was really neat to see and do.

The finished result. Sophie's was more of a fist.

Jazlyn and Daddy playing Baa Baa Black sheep. These are cool. Great to have a set at home.

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This just made me giggle. Don't ask why, because I don't know. Must be the big GRIN!

James is playing a pretty song accompanied by Connor.

Kaitlynn is getting her anatomy lesson on. Did she put it all back together right?

Normally, i am never, ever in the photos. I took this selfie with the number one love of my life followed by our children and all those I hold dear. Yes, I was being a goober.

We did find a few dinosaurs. See kids I delivered dinos after all.

Elliott was doing a great job with this program. He is a smart cookie.

Pierson, is such a good lad. He enjoyed the pendulum and playing with his brother and the other littles.

This was an intense game of chess. I love these really big pieces. It has an Alice in Wonderland feel to it. The boys did a great job with it. The younger ones learned something from Devion and Elliott.

This trip was nice. If you haven't gone than you really should.  The Sci Tech Center is a great day trip. It is family friendly and affordable.  Great if you want to add to a trip to the zoo, shopping, and lunch or dinner out. I really love how attentive their staff was. Our littles are adorable but they are a whirlwind of energy, and they were so patient with them.  If you make it there, let us know what your favorite part is or was. Happy adventures.