MARBLES

This past Saturday we took Alexander and Anna to Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh.  It's a hands-on museum designed for young kids and was perfect for our 2 1/2 year old.  From the moment we walked in he was in heaven.  It was 2 floors full of exhibits of everything that he loves.  He started with a giant wooden train table at least 4 times the size of his at home, then we moved onto this giant room full of pretend play scenarios.  They had a fire engine with Alexander sized fire fighter clothing.  There was a fishing boat equipped with fishing poles and life jackets.  And much much more including a giant pirate ship, indoor sports arenas, a wood working station and a huge play kitchen and pizzeria.  It was definitely worth the trip to Raleigh and I can't wait to go back! 

Playing giant Connect Four

Driving the fishing boat

Splashing in the water zone

Aaargh, matey

Our little culinary whiz

Handy-man Xan

"What do you want on your pizza, Mommy?"

Fresh out of the oven

"That's be $10, Daddy."

 And I couldn't leave out Anna.  She enjoyed the museum as well, but a bit differently.  She had a blast just watching all of the crazy kiddos running around playing.  Here's a little pic of her sitting up all by herself. 

Sitting up all by herself.