Next stop: Freemason section of Norfolk. We run by the Koi pond to watch the giant carp, but we don't stay long. There are giant Battleships to behold and Paddlewheel Ferry's to ride.
After crossing the Elizabeth River into Olde Towne Portsmouth, we walk to the Children's Museum of Virginia, our real destination. As soon as we arrive we are ushered into the Planetarium which I count as a blessing after the 30 minute walk in the scorching sun. I need a break, but Matthew doesn't. The minute the presentation finished, he's off. Giant chairs, marketplaces with working registers, a real police motorcycle. This is going to be a lot of fun.
Trains, Giants, Science Experiments...
Kaleidoscopes, Bubbles, Music Rooms...
We raced through the exhibits hitting the best ones two or three times. Eventually, Matthew must have felt he experienced all the museum had to offer as he declared he was ready to go home. OK.
We walk back to the dock to wait for the ferry. This is where he begins to teach me about the various depths of the ocean and the types of sea predators that live there. I enjoy his enthusiasm for the water and boats, and we perch ourselves at the very front of the ferry on our trip back to Waterside.
Thank you for a fun date Matthew. Happy 7th Birthday!
9 comments:
Great pictures Michelle. And thanks again for taking him to the museum, etc. He had a wonderful time!
thats fun! I need to take Reid there
What a cutie! Looks like a lot of fun.
He is so cute. He is so big now. What a fun day. You are such a great friend to their family.
Looks like a fun day!
What a clear soul that little boy has- you can see he is very special and loves you very much! How fun!
Looks like a great day, Michelle! How fun, going out just the two of you. Makes me miss going down to Norfolk.
wow- he's 7! My kids don't stop growing. I still remember him as a 4 year old! Looks like a fun day. I love that you take each of the kids on a special date to celebrate their birthdays- that's so cool and inspiring.
JL
Great train set!!! Hmmm... reminds me of a 'mighty' movie.
" I'd love to see crapsville in the autumn.... if Iwere the mayor of crapsville, I would plant trees. OAK, POPLAR, MAPLE."
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