Goodbye Summer, We had So Much Fun

We've spent the past two days playing before summer vacation ends for Guillermo. He goes to kindergarten orientation for a few hours on Wednesday. His first full day of school is Thursday. (I won't cry, I won't cry).

Yesterday we went to the Museum of Life and Science to explore the new Dinosaur Trail. We were especially excited to see the Maiasaura, our favorite dinosaur for obvious reasons. We didn't spend much time digging for fossils, but we chased some birds around the butterfly house, built two towers and a ship out of Keva planks and spent some time in the space shuttle.

Today, we went to the North Carolina Zoo. I always forget what an amazing zoo we have. The last time we were there we had to rush home when it became clear that Maya's cold had caused an ear infection. Poor girl. (Poor me, a bottle of Tylenol cost $11). This time, we arrived shortly before 10 a.m. and left around 4 p.m. We may have overdone it, but it was fun.

Messy Maya, digging in the garden in KidsZone at the zoo.

Guillermo, climbing up the slide at the zoo.

Best buddies hanging out before they start kindergarten in different schools.