Crystal Bridges

We have visited Crystal Bridges Museum quite a few times. We really enjoy going up there (its free!) and they have new exhibits every time we go. This time was extra fun because YaYa joined us for the trip. It was her first time there and while my kids do not sit still long enough to fully enjoy the art she still enjoyed it.

This museum is just so neat! And luckily, even when Olivia feels the need to STOMP through the very quiet areas people don't seem to mind. Or when both kids are NOT using their quiet voices asking 'What's that?!' people still smile politely or even laugh and say 'how cute.' I, however, do not find it 'cute' whatsoever. Ha.

They spend most of their time in this hallway looking out into the water. Forget about art history! I see catfish!

 I like to try and take some cute pictures of the kids when we go...they do not feel the same way about getting their pictures done. I get looks like the one above......

                                                                 Or this......

Olivia is seriously the worst when it comes to requesting pictures. She will look down. Or not smile. Pout. Make faces. Anything but smile for the camera!

                                                        Olivia being very silly!

 Hayden had a good time at the 'Play' area. He did puppet shows for us. Here he was a horse. Mind you, he does not speak. He just sticks the puppet out and moves it around. Ha!!

                                 Olivia watching the very creative puppet show by Hayden.

Here we are right before going in. You see what I mean by not wanting their pictures done. They were ready to go in and apparently unhappy about the first stop being for a picture.

 I LOVE this kid!!! He is the most special 4 year old I know. And in 4 years this is the best smile picture I have ever gotten from him. And he looks so old here! Tear.

And here is the cutest 2 year EVER! And on FB you get a lot of girls doing the so called 'duck face' for the camera. WELL, only a properly trained 2 year old can really pull off the 'duck face'. :)