New glasses, science fun, and 4th of July trip....

Ok, so my eyes have been strained for the past year since returning to work.  I used to wear glasses as a child, but stopped somewhere in college.  My eyesight actually improved after I stopped wearing glasses.  But with working with a lot of documents and computers, my eyes are just straining too much.  So today my glasses came in.  They are pretty and I like them and WOW can I see sooooo much better!  But taking them off, I see worse than ever!  I do not think these will be a permanent thing for me.  Probably just while working.  I need to beef up on my cod liver oil and other supplements.  :)

As for science fun, we went to the Children's Science museum here in Albany.  Knowing that Albany is the capital of NY, I just assumed it would be a big city with a lot to offer.  Ummm, not the case.   We are originally from the Rochester, NY area and Rochester is way bigger than Albany!  I mean, WAY bigger.   It's so weird.  When we went to the science museum, I guess I was still hoping for something "big", but lo and behold, tis not.  :(  Not that it is not worth going, but the children's museum in Rochester is well, grand in comparison, and of course nothing compares to the DC Smithsonian museums.  But the kids themselves did not care one way or the other.....they loved it as it was someplace new to go to!!!  So here are some pics:

The kids in a small cave

The girls on a scavenger hunt

E on TV doing a weather report.

Learning about windmills

More windmill fun

Magnet fun!!

So in a few days we are off to visit family in Rochester.  It will be fun to see everyone!  We have plans for a picnic and time at the beach.  The kids are so very excited!!!  Of course I am tired just thinking of all the packing and the logistics, but I am very much looking forward to it!  :)  We will take 3 days for ourselves here in Albany.  We need some time to do spring cleaning around here and to have some family time for ourselves.  Hopefully in a few months we can find time to visit all the other wonderful family we have throughout the country!  :)