Field Trips x 3

In May,  I was lucky to be able to go on 3 field trips...1 with Sambo and 2 with Millie.

The first was with the 5th graders - went to the Bean Museum at BYU.  BS and I used to take the kids there but it has been a few years since we last went...I forgot how fun that place is for the kids.  Almost as good as Cabelas :)

Quincy got to come with us too and of course she was the center of attention.  Millie's friends adored her!  She loved seeing all of the animals and especially having our picnic lunch with all of the big kids.  Here we are on the bus ride down:

The boys and girls in her group thought this animal was hilarious!  

Quin kept petting and talking to this lion

Then the following week I joined the 3rd graders on a trip to The Discovery Gateway Museum downtown.  We have been there several times but it is always fun and we love how they switch it up every few months.  

We also got to go to the Planetarium to explore and watch a movie on the IMAX about space.  At one point I caught myself drifting off to sleep - I was slightly embarrassed until I looked around and found that most of the other adults in the room were sleeping too :)  Something about sitting back in a recliner in the dark at 1:00 in the afternoon.

The next 5th grade field trip was something extra special: an overnighter at Clear Creek Camp near Schofield, Utah.  It is the Outdoor Education Camp for the Alpine School District.  The 5th grade gets to go here each year and stay for 2 days.  It is something they all look forward to.  I can't believe I didn't any pictures except for this one of Millie showing the group flag.  Our group was called the Pillow Pets.  Such an adorable group of girls!  We conquered a ropes course, played Survivor, kickball, learned boondoggle, performed skits, made up cheers, etc.  Reminded me a lot of girl's camp.  So fun!

In all 3 instances, I really enjoyed watching my 2 kids interact with their friends and peers.  And I am thrilled that they still want me to go on field trips with them!  And they want to sit by me on the bus!  And they want to eat lunch with me!  I know this won't last much longer, especially with the older 2 kids, but I am enjoying it while it lasts.

PS: Meanwhile, back at the school, Will was playing piano for his class talent show.  I kept getting text messages from my friend that went something like this:

"Will is playing a Christmas song"

"Now he is playing Row Row Row your boat"

"Now it's Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"

"Still playing"

-Apparently Will  was going through his whole book playing many many songs while everyone waited patiently.  So awesome - but too bad I wasn't there to stop him after 2 or 3 songs!