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The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Since my parents are visiting we decided to go to the Children's Museum so that they can see how much we're going to enjoy the family membership they bought us for Zoe and Silas' birthday.

The waterfront in front of the museum is so pretty, and it was a beautiful fall day today!


We spent our last visit on the 2nd floor, so today we headed straight up to the 3rd floor. First stop, Construction Zone!



The highlight was being able to get in and "operate" the Bobcat's!


There was also a construction trailer where they work on their designs.


Next we headed to the "Boston Black... A City Connects" exhibit. Both kids loved a video about the Carnival in Haiti.


Zoe and Grandpa drove one of the Port Au Prince parade vehicles,


While Silas made a few calls.


We ended off the morning with a good chunk of time spent playing in the mercado.


It was great to have lunch outside before heading home.


Many thanks to Grandma & Grandpa for the birthday present that will keep on giving all year long!

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Location: Boston Children's Museum, 308 Congress St, Boston, MA

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  1. Coasting AnonOctober 23, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    The carnival video is like crack for G! Looks like ou all had a great time.

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