Children's Museum, Mr. Eric's Storytime and Songs, Stroller Safari

Audrey and I went to the Children's Museum Monday as it was a very hot and humid day.  The Waterworks section is probably her favorite area.  I tried to put one of their waterproof aprons on her but they are still too big  and she doesn't seem to mind getting wet.

This picture reminded me of a comment Steve Beverage, who works at Crowley's, made about A when he first met her.  Steve said ... "that just looks expensive, like red convertible expensive".   Steve is a hoot and I just love his name.

She and I had a lot more fun playing their steel drums now that I realized we could move them to the floor.  

 On our way to Clifton Library for Mr Eric's Story Time & Songs.  This is our routine every Tuesday morning.  He is such great entertainment that I will adjust our schedule to make sure we can go to his class.  Audrey now walks up to get a high 5 from Mr Eric at the end and this makes her very happy.

Friday Audrey, Paula and I went to Stroller Safari at the Zoo.  This class was The Sounds Around.  This picture is of our teacher Evan who brought this rooster and a hissing cockroach.  She let the kids touch both.  Miss A also got to touch 2 snakes later when we were walking around the Zoo.  I was glad I did not project my lack of enthusiasm for touching these animals myself as she did not hesitate to touch them.

Paula and I were both amused by how participatory and outgoing Audrey was in class.  When asked what sounds different animals made she was the only kid to answer.  When Evan asked the kids if they knew the name of the hissing cockroach that she brought to class Audrey was the only to guess.  She guessed turtle.

The elephants were inside and we got to see them eating hay which the kids generally found interesting.

Saturday morning we went to a memorial for Jim Simmons, a dear friend and church member, who died this past Wednesday at the age of 83.  Jim was a wonderful man who "never met a stranger."   I unfortunately did not get to stay the whole service as A wanted to loudly announce words and people she knew.  When we went downstairs she then quietly observed the kids.  Go figure.

 At the luncheon after the service we met Jim's granddaughter Jenna who is almost 16 years old and also adopted at 10 months from southeast China.  We also discussed timing for Audrey's baptism with both of our ministers.  It will be Sunday August 7th which happens to be Miss A's 18th month b-day! Both Dick and Bob will be in town and will officiate.  We will probably host a luncheon afterwards at the church.  Fortunately she has not outgrown the white silk dress we bought her in China.  However if she continues growing at the same rate in the past 6 months it probably be knee length instead of ankle. 

Tonight John, Paula, Audrey and I are going to Mecklenburg's for dinner and the 15th Anniversary of their restaurant opening.  Also Paula's condo is now ready and she is moving out tomorrow.  Oh, we are going to miss her and this will be especially tough for Audrey who is completely in the dark about this change.