Quality Time

From Jan 1 through the 21st, Kevin was home for 3 days. Yes- you read that right! His work took him away for almost 2 full weeks and then another week back to back. So, needless to say, we didn't get much "Quantity Time" with him. So, to make up for that, we really have been packing in the "Quality Time" when he was home. (He's home for a good while now~ no trips planned).

The first activity we planned was a Denver Nuggets Game. My mom gave us money for Christmas for a family activity. This is what we chose! We ate at a fun downtown restaurant, Mellow Mushroom, and headed over for the game. We bought our tickets through a school discount and were surprised to find we were sitting right next to our neighbors! Actually, 4 of our neighbors were there and all pretty close.

This bear is "cubbie bear". He lives at school and it was our turn to watch him for the weekend. Big Brother has been waiting for weeks to get him. He went everywhere we went. So, the boys even let him "borrow" clothes from another bear at home to go the game with us!

We stayed until part way through the last quarter. The Nuggets were up by 40 or more points. Big Brother thought it would be good to stay until the Nuggets had 110 points. When they made it, we headed home. Both of the boys enjoyed the night (so did we!)

Last Friday, Big Brother had no school. I woke up unable to stay home yet another day, so I quickly scanned some options and chose the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. It's a place we've never been. Being a "retired" science teacher, I have been wanting to go for some time. It was an amazing place. We ALL had a great time and spent the whole day there. A good alternative to staying home and cleaning (and fighting!)

Our first stop was in outer space- well, at least the space exhibit. They had astronaut outfits and rockets. Even remote control rockets and huge lit up globes. Being into Star Wars and planets made this a favorite section for the boys.

Checking out their infrared light emissions! 

When you first enter, there is a huge T-rex. Little Brother wasn't too sure about it! After reading endless dinosaur books, it was cool to see how huge they really were.

Lots of hands-on exhibits and tons of dinosaurs...