COSI

Every weekend, we try to plan some "family fun time."  Lately, I have been struggling trying to find fun and original things to do.  After a never ending Winter, we are pretty much running out of indoor playgrounds, mall play areas, kid friendly restaurants to eat at, and other activities that get us out of our house.  This weekend, while looking online for things to do in Columbus, Ohio, we saw that the Children's Theatre was performing small excerpts of Cinderella, at COSI (Center of Science and Industry, a hands on science center for all ages located in downtown Columbus). As soon as we saw the word Cinderella, we knew we had hit the jackpot.  Although we paid a small fortune, we all enjoyed a wonderful time.  Mackenzie learned a lot, and they both loved all the hands on activiites and exhibits.

waiting for the Children's theatre, and of course, Cinderella!

Cinderella and Prince Charming

Mackenzie and the evil step-sister's, Anastasia and Drizella

Making her own princess crown

So proud!

The Kid's Zone

Caleb learning about force and motion...

...his favorite exhibit!

Lego Land

We loved the large size and soft feel of these!

Finally a sink just Caleb's size.  He loved turning it on and off.  Big fun!

Yes, there were even light switches his size.  He was in heaven

Learning about electricity never looked so fun!

Playing around with computer graphics

Daddy and Caleb on the trampoline

teaming up to build a tower

Learning about clouds and the water cycle with Daddy

My favorite exhibit....watching my sweet boy roaming around in

his first pair of Levi Jeans, ridiculously cute! (thanks Aunt Sari!)

optical illusion experiment

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climber boy...he could have done this all day

Fun at the Splash Zone

If he could have climbed into the table, he would have!  He loved the water!

settling in with movie theatre treats to watch a documentary on dolphins.  Surprisingly, Caleb

lasted almost the entire 45 minutes!

It was the perfect way to spend a cold day.  Lots of learning, lots of laughter, lots of family fun!  Hopefully our last "indoor" weekend though.  We are ready to be outside!  Come on, Spring!