This past weekend, we went down to Cola town (Columbia, SC) to spend some time with dad and celebrate Father's Day. We had a
great time but truly experienced the heat and humidity of the Capitol City. Yes, 100 degrees was broken on Friday and Saturday. I think Drew truly understands why our summers up here are such a relief to me! :)
On Friday, Dad and Brenda treated us to
EdVenture which is a wonderful hands-on museum type of place. They have all sorts of things to do but are right now featuring a "Blooming Butterflies" exhibit. It was incredible as we stepped into this outdoor room (with a net covering, of course) with beautiful flowers, a small waterfall, and butterflies everywhere!
I have to admit that I don't know all the names of these butterflies but I'm sure my trusty brother-in-law, Dustin, will comment on them, so check in the "comments" section to see what they are.
Brenda's granddaughter, Mary, and her son, Riley, came along with us and it was so good to see them. Riley is about 6 months younger than Mary Fran but is about the same size. All the kids really had a good time together.
Who can resist that face?
Dustin, need your help here...
Mary Fran was mesmerized by the waterfall. She kept saying, "I want to swim in it, please." I could understand that sentiment.
One more posed pic with
PaPa before heading inside and being greeted by...
Eddie! Yes, he is that big...two stories. Quite impressive he is.
A little bit different perspective.
Once upstairs the thought was to go inside Eddie (yes, you read that right) to see all of the body functions. However, there were some summer program groups that were also there and it was quite crowded inside so we thought we'd save that for another time.
Oh, there were so many different areas that we just could spend days in there. Our first stop upstairs was the "motion area." Drew threw a 44 mph ball that was indeed a strike. I stepped up there to have a turn after the kiddies were done and threw 21 mph. The little 6 year old boy that went after me threw 26. :)
Downstairs there was a great farm area and Eves got to pick peaches and get the "eggs" from the "hens." What fun!
Ward the Fireman!
Riley was right at home in the firetruck. He had so much fun and
did not want to move on.
The building area was the last we visited. Ward didn't build so much as he taste-tested. Yes, I know, germs but sometimes there's only so much you can do.
Drew and Evie had fun moving the bigger blocks in the bulldozer. Yes, they were both in hog heaven! We then were treated to lunch at
Groucho's (always a treat!), took naps, and had moments like this...
There is much more to come so stay tuned in the coming days!
On Friday, Dad and Brenda treated us to EdVenture which is a wonderful hands-on museum type of place. They have all sorts of things to do but are right now featuring a "Blooming Butterflies" exhibit. It was incredible as we stepped into this outdoor room (with a net covering, of course) with beautiful flowers, a small waterfall, and butterflies everywhere!
I have to admit that I don't know all the names of these butterflies but I'm sure my trusty brother-in-law, Dustin, will comment on them, so check in the "comments" section to see what they are.
Brenda's granddaughter, Mary, and her son, Riley, came along with us and it was so good to see them. Riley is about 6 months younger than Mary Fran but is about the same size. All the kids really had a good time together. 
Who can resist that face?
Dustin, need your help here...
Mary Fran was mesmerized by the waterfall. She kept saying, "I want to swim in it, please." I could understand that sentiment.
One more posed pic with PaPa before heading inside and being greeted by...
Eddie! Yes, he is that big...two stories. Quite impressive he is.
A little bit different perspective.
Once upstairs the thought was to go inside Eddie (yes, you read that right) to see all of the body functions. However, there were some summer program groups that were also there and it was quite crowded inside so we thought we'd save that for another time.
Oh, there were so many different areas that we just could spend days in there. Our first stop upstairs was the "motion area." Drew threw a 44 mph ball that was indeed a strike. I stepped up there to have a turn after the kiddies were done and threw 21 mph. The little 6 year old boy that went after me threw 26. :)
Downstairs there was a great farm area and Eves got to pick peaches and get the "eggs" from the "hens." What fun!
Ward the Fireman!
Riley was right at home in the firetruck. He had so much fun and did not want to move on.
The building area was the last we visited. Ward didn't build so much as he taste-tested. Yes, I know, germs but sometimes there's only so much you can do.
Drew and Evie had fun moving the bigger blocks in the bulldozer. Yes, they were both in hog heaven! We then were treated to lunch at Groucho's (always a treat!), took naps, and had moments like this...
There is much more to come so stay tuned in the coming days!
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