This weekend, Evie had the honor of hosting "Brown Bear" from her preschool class, and we were very excited to bring her on many adventures. First stop on Saturday morning was gymnastics at the Y, which Evie just started last week. She is a big fan and loves the rings the best. She also proudly shows off her stamp to Brown Bear.
Evie demonstrates her balancing skills with Brown Bear.
We went to a series of playgrounds all weekend because the weather was so lovely and back to 60 degrees after a cold week. Here we are at Burke Lake Park, getting ready to hit the slides.
On Sunday, we went downtown to the Natural History Museum because we wanted to show Brown Bear the butterfly garden. Everyone loved it! Brown Bear can't take his eyes away from the fluttering wings!
Due to her typical insect hunting skills (we call her the "fly hunter"), Ellie made a grab for and actually caught a butterfly sitting on a leaf. We were very distressed, but when she let the butterfly go it was able to fly away to safety, thank goodness. Knowing Ellie, she may have tried to see what it tastes like.
Two very happy sisters. Earlier that day, Mom taught Ellie how to lick her first lollipop and it took her about an hour to get through it. Luckily the butterflies left her lollipop alone.
Evie was excited to look at all the chrysalises (chrysali?). She even was able to tell Mom that the butterflies were using their tongues to get the nectar from the flower, something she learned in her butterfly book.
Ellie clutching her lollipop and sporting her butterfly shirt for the occasion.
Evie introduces Brown Bear to one of his ancestors. Hmm... Brown Bear looks a little more cuddly.
We pause in the Ocean Life gallery where the girls are distracted by squids, jellyfish, and giant whales! It was hard to keep up with them as they moved from exhibit to exhibit.
We end the day by checking out a new playground down the road. Whew, what a weekend! Thanks for sharing it with us, Brown Bear!
