Arcade Museum

Our plans fell through on Saturday so we had a whole day free!  We decided to be spontaneous and head to Arcadia, the Arcade Museum nearby.  We had so much fun! The kids loved playing all the older games, while mama and dada relived some of the games of our youth. Most of the games were $.25 and we were happy to contribute to a fun, family friendly local establishment.

Smunchie was a big fan of Stun Runner (a motorcycle riding game), while Dada and Lil G really rocked it on the Doctor Who Pinball.  Mama stuck to the classics:  PacMan and Mrs. PacMan.

Archaeological Dig

This week, we had a unique opportunity in our community.  Last year, the folks at a local college buried a lot of everyday (and some not-so-common) objects.  These objects were subjected to the elements for an entire year.  Then, this year, a local archaeologist plotted out the site and invited kids to come and excavate the site.  We, of course, decided to check it out!  It was a great learning experience.  The kids used trowels and brushes to gentle remove the items.  Then, each item was photographed and placed on a table, according to the plot in which it was located.  Finally, any soil that was removed was placed in buckets, and then gently run through a sieve.

The kids had a great time and found several items that they deemed "very cool".  This was so exciting for all of us, despite the heat and the insects.  We would definitely check it out again next year (as they're planning on repeating the experience).

Smunchie found a pulley

Lil G found a horseshoe

Lil G digging with his buddy

Putting their finds on the table

Mama and Squish, trying to beat the heat

Squish at 2 months

Hard to believe but Squish turned two months old on July 29th!  He is growing like a weed and is a happy little guy....until he's not!  He does have a hair trigger when he's upset.  But, we're figuring him out and getting to know him more each and every day.

He loves to go on walks with Daddy.  In fact, almost every night, daddy takes him on a looooong walk during his snarky time, so that mama can have some down time.

He loves his siblings.  No one can make him laugh as much as Smunchie and Lil G.

He has an amazing smile.  But, you have to work a little to see it!  He is not always easily amused.

He likes his swing and to play on his play mat.  But, his favorite thing is being held.

He still nurses pretty frequently, including getting up all night long.

We adore you, Squish!  You're the perfect addition to our family.