We spent most of Labor Day weekend in Portland catching up on things, hanging out with friends and relaxing. But we did have one big adventure: Dinosaurs at OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry). The dinosaur exhibit had been here awhile and once I realized it was the last weekend...we had to go!!!
Maddy was a bit nervous at first even though we explained that the dinosaurs were not real. The movements of some dinosaurs really did look like they were about to snatch the little kids gawking at them, do I don't blame the nervousness! We walked through the exhibit once rather quickly, then had a very nice lunch at Theory, OMSI's restaurant (quite a high quality restaurant- I was pleasantly surprised!). After lunch Maddy was ready to brave the exhibit again, more slowly, and we all really enjoyed it this time around. I will admit however that I was disappointed to find most dinosaur names familiar from childhood learning don't exist anymore, including my favorite, the brontosaurus. Now it's the apatosaurus. Hmph. The apatosaurus in the exhibit was incredible to see though, even if I prefer the old name.
After the dinosaurs we headed to the toddler science playground where Maddy enjoyed running around experimenting with water, blocks, pullies, cave exhibits and more. OMSI is always so much fun!
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