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Friday, July 25, 2008

Kites, Picnics, and More- oh my

I am really impressed with Lake Stevens! We've had a surprisingly fun week. I say surprisingly because most of the things we did I didn't plan, they just sort of happened. Lake Stevens has some great activities, and story time at the library is one of them. So on Monday morning we went to story time. I love story time by itself, but at this particular one they had "extras" at the end. The library gave each child a ticket and had a drawing for prizes. I was amazed that everyone got a prize! Will won a $5 gift certificate to the Lake Stevens Book Store, and Claire won a Happy Meal from McDonald's! After the drawing they gave away butterfly kites to all of the kids and cookies! We left the library with so much stuff and a day full of activity. First, we decided to try out the kites. Behind the library there is a great field leading down to the lake, so we put the kites together and tried so hard to get the kites to fly. There wasn't too much wind, so the kites didn't go too high, but he kids had fun running around trying to get the kites in the air and then eating the cookies after.

After kite flying the kids were so excited about their prizes that we had to use them that day, so next we went to the Lake Stevens Book Store! I had never been there before, and was pleasantly surprised! For anyone in Lake Stevens you should check it out. On your child's first time there they get to choose a free book, and nothing is more than $5! It is a used bookstore and selection is limited, but it is a quaint little place. Of course I love bookstores especially ones with old books, so this appealed to me! Claire and Will loved picking out books. Claire chose a T-Rex book and a horse puzzle, and Will chose a Blue's Clue's book and a Tug boat book! I also found a couple of books for me and all of this came to the grand total of $1 with the free book thing and the $5 gift certificate! After this we went to McDonald's and got lunch! It was a great day!
Tuesday we went to a Teddy Bear Picnic put on by the Family Center in Lake Stevens! Claire and Will brought their favorite stuffed dogs. It was so much fun! They read stories, made cat puppets out of paper bags, and they served us a light lunch of PB&J sandwiches, bananas, cheese, lemonade, and teddy grahams! The kids loved bringing their stuffed animals to a picnic. By the way I'm surprised Claire didn't bring a stuffed horse or unicorn, but lately she is totally attached to a stuffed dog she got from Grandma Houston for her birthday.
Thursday for playgroup we went to the children's museum. The kids loved the museum! here are some pictures!

On a plane!

On the farm!

In the mountain slopes!

In Water! Will's favorite!

Playing with trains!

Claire and Will in front of a Stegasaurus Dino! Claire's favorite!

Digging for bones!

Takin' a ride! All done in one day!

1 comment:

the Wilcox FamilyJuly 27, 2008 at 6:24 PM
Looks like you guys are doing well--I miss the Children's Museum! Will and Clare sure are cute!
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