Catching Up . . . Field Trips

May was packed with fun things to do at the kids’ schools.  Field days, class parties, as well as field trips.  I was able to go hang out with all three kids at their field days (forgot the camera though, oops!)  Field day, in case you were wondering, is the day when the class gets to ‘play’ all morning at various outside games.  When Rick was a kid, that meant 50 yard dashes.  For our kids, it means things like tossing frisbees into tires or having a wet-sponge toss.  Either way, lots of fun!

I was also able to go with both girls to each of their field trips. (Being a stay-at-home mom has lots of perks!)

Raegan’s field trip was to the Fort Worth Bureau of Engraving and Printing, one of only two facilities in the US where money is printed (DC is the other location.)

Believe it or not, we all had a great time — and I was especially glad that it was free and located only 10 minutes from our house!  We found out that all money made in Ft Worth is marked with a tiny FW (look for it!!). We got to see the new $100 bills and find out all of its cool features (due out in April 2011.)  Best of all, I got to hang out with Rae and her buddies all morning.  No pictures any of us though . . .  firearms, cell phones, and cameras were not permitted!

The next day Aidan, Juliet and I got to accompany AnnaBeth’s class to the zoo.

We got there a little before the buses did.  Juliet: As long as there are snacks, who cares if we have to wait?

Unless someone tries to take my food!!!!

Aidan and I were trying to decide . . .

. . . Is this gorilla reading a book or updating his blog?

And then later . . . What’s wilder,  the kids or the animals?

The kids.  Definitely the kids.

Getting up close and personal with the white tiger.

It was crowded, and the class was short on chaperones, so I was so glad to be there.

Except maybe when I had to be this close to a snake!

Honorary first grader!

AnnaBeth’s teacher, Mrs Burt, is the blond holding the blond.  This is the same Mrs Burt that was Rae’s 2nd grade teacher.  She moved to 1st grade last year and this coming fall she’s moving back to second, so there is a possibility AB could have her again.  She may never be rid of us! 

David kept saying, “AnnaBeth’s mom! Take my picture!!”  Honestly, how could I resist?! 

After AB and her class left, Aidan, Juliet and I stayed for another hour or so, and practically had the zoo to ourselves.  We also gulped down some big old Icees — yummy!