Let the Learning Begin

We went to Charlotte this past weekend to visit Aunt Jenn and Uncle Chris... always a fun time for all! As it turns out, we couldn't go to the Great Wolf Lodge water park without staying overnight there, so we opted for option 2 - DiscoveryPlace! This is a fantabulous children's museum that recently underwent a multimillion dollar renovation. Wow. We all had a great time... not just the kids! Check out the photos below. After the museum, we headed up to the Charlotte Motor Speedway for their Christmas lights show. The Christmas lights were ok... the best time was had by Chris and Nate, who got a big thrill driving on the track around turns 1 and 2. Oh, boys!

Chris, Luke, Nate and Will play in the water table.

Though the water was a little cold, Matt enjoyed the water table too!

Will enjoyed the big fan and feeling the ribbons on his face.

Someone please tell me... WHO is that CUTE baby in the mirror? Matt checking out his good side.

Nate and Will check out some lizards.

Luke checks out his own lizard. Yick!

Jenn and Luke explore the jelly fish tank... happy that those guys are behind glass!

Luke showed no fear lying on a bed of nails! He then assisted the next 4 people in line with operating the table.

Matt really enjoyed playing with the wiffle ball being held up by an air flow. He could never quite grab it but that didn't stop him from trying.

Will hiding out in an Army camo tent - look out!

Luke, Matt, and I beat the pants off of Nate and Chris on this rigged tug-of-war game