Let's start you out this way, did you know that Killer Whales are actually Dolphins? We went to the Exploration Place in Wichita to see the Whale Exhibit that is there. This exhibit is from museum in New Zealand and the whales in the exhibit are of course also from New Zealand. We were unfortunately not permitted to take pictures in the exhibit. They had a model of a Blue Whales Heart (the Largest Whale (is a Baleen Whale) and Animal in the World), for the kids to climb through. It was the actual size of the Blue Whales Heart. We also learned that Baleen Whales have two blow holes, where Whales with teeth only have one blow hole. It was a fascinating field trip. Edward really seemed to enjoy it.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Whales!
Let's start you out this way, did you know that Killer Whales are actually Dolphins? We went to the Exploration Place in Wichita to see the Whale Exhibit that is there. This exhibit is from museum in New Zealand and the whales in the exhibit are of course also from New Zealand. We were unfortunately not permitted to take pictures in the exhibit. They had a model of a Blue Whales Heart (the Largest Whale (is a Baleen Whale) and Animal in the World), for the kids to climb through. It was the actual size of the Blue Whales Heart. We also learned that Baleen Whales have two blow holes, where Whales with teeth only have one blow hole. It was a fascinating field trip. Edward really seemed to enjoy it.
Pictures from Exploration Place
Below are pictures that were also taken on our Field Trip to the Exploration Place in Wichita
The top of the Tornado Simulator!
Edward trying out the Tornado Simulator. This gives you the feel and sound of a Tornado. Edward said it was very loud and windy. He didn't stay inside of it for the whole time.
This is the cute little, okay not so little, castle that they have in the Children's area.
This is another Tornado (okay learning about Tornadoes is a big thing here in the middle of the USA) Simulator. This was shows how it spins down from the sky.
Edward trying out royalty.
A stone path maze.
The top of the Tornado Simulator!
Edward trying out the Tornado Simulator. This gives you the feel and sound of a Tornado. Edward said it was very loud and windy. He didn't stay inside of it for the whole time.
This is another Tornado (okay learning about Tornadoes is a big thing here in the middle of the USA) Simulator. This was shows how it spins down from the sky.
Edward trying out royalty.
A stone path maze. Wednesday, March 11, 2009
All I want is my Front Teeth!
Edward lost his two bottom teeth today! The first one I am not sure where it went...well, actually I am but I don't think we will be able to retrieve it or even want to. I am 90% sure he swallowed it when he was either eating breakfast this morning or lunch this afternoon. I wasn't aware that it was missing until well after lunch was over. He said to me "Mommy look at my mouth!" and when I did I saw that one tooth was missing. I tore apart the beds and the house frantically looking for his tiny little bottom tooth. No success! So I checked the loose one next to it, and saw that it was extremely loose. Not wanting to take a chance of having no tooth, I did what I swore I wouldn't do...I pulled it! It came out with no effort and a little blood. We gargled and all was better. Tooth went into the Tooth Fairy Box and Edward got his present the next day in the form of a set of Morphs (animals with inter-exchangeable parts...we bought the African set). Below is a picture of Edwards newest smile!
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