Peninsula Fine Arts Center

This morning the girls and I went to the Peninsula Fine Arts Center for an art class.

We learned about abstract art and observed the artwork of Richard Hunt.

The girls each picked a different sculpture to observe.

They drew the lines, shapes and spaces that they saw on the sculpture.

Then they used colored pencils to finish their abstract masterpieces.

Madison's abstract art!

Jocelyn's abstract art!

They also got to make their own 4th of July wreaths!

Flight Doctor

Today Clay officially started his new job as the Flight Doctor for a fighter squadron at Langley Air Force Base.

He was surprised to come home to a beautiful edible arrangement from Aunt Wendy and Uncle Donn for his and the girls' birthdays. (Jocelyn was taking a much needed nap, so she did not get to be in the picture.) Thank you so much Aunt Wendy and Uncle Donn. We LOVE it! It is so YUMMY!

Please Touch Museum!

Happy 4th of July!

We spent the morning at the Please Touch Museum.

The girls had fun playing at the museum all morning before we got in the van and made the long drive back home.

Jocelyn served us some snacks.

Jocelyn got to see what it is like to be a hamster running in a wheel. ;)

Look at that electric smile!

Madison dancing on the piano.

Jocelyn dancing on the piano.

Safari Madison!

Riding an elephant!

Time to do some grocery shopping.

Jocelyn is showing us where Great Grandma broke her hip. She had to have surgery, but is doing well and headed to rehab. We are continuing to pray for a full and speedy recovery.

Falling down the rabbit hole!

Alice and the Queen of Hearts are ready for an adventure!

Are they getting bigger or is the room getting smaller?

Carousal ride!

The hand carved wooden carousal was absolutely beautiful!

Daddy has really enjoyed his special time with Madison and...

Jocelyn!

Philadelphia Zoo and Museum of Art!

The girls were excited to go to the Philadelphia Zoo.

They couldn't wait to see all of the animals.

It is America's First Zoo!

Smiling Jocelyn Monkey!

Silly Monkey Madison!

Being snakes to scare Mommy!

Jocelyn drew a snake and Madison drew a peacock!

The bunnies had their own little town.

We even got to pet them.

We also got to brush the goats.

The goats loved all of the attention.

Madison loved getting to ride Nancy the pony. She couldn't wait to call Grandma and tell her that she rode a pony with the same name as her.

Jocelyn got to ride Buddy!

The peacocks were beautiful!

We enjoyed our time at the Philadelphia Zoo.

After the zoo, we went to the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

We got to see a lot of amazing pieces of artwork.

We are looking forward to celebrating the 4th of July tomorrow.