Indoor Kid Friendly Places in Phoenix - Part II

Still in the mood for trying out new things we ventured to the new Arizona Aquarium.  We were very excited about this as both mom and dad love aquariums, fish and all things ocean.  It turned out to be somewhat fun, but in all honesty now we just really want to take Q to a more complete aquarium, preferable located somewhere on the Pacific coast!

Sea Life Arizona - Grade C+ (but good effort considering we do live in AZ)

Q did get to touch a sea star, which is pretty cool by itself!

Having fun checking out all the different fish in the windows.

 

 Interested a little more in the brightly colored coral than the cool sharks swimming towards him.

 They did have these cool port holes the kids could climb into to get a closer look.  Of course half the time you had to wait your turn because some adults think they are for them as well, despite the obvious size.

We had fun and the shark talk was cool for mom and dad to listen to, but I think we'll hold of on a repeat visit for a while.  Hoping we can hit an Oregon or California coast aquarium next time!

Indoor Kid Friendly Places in Phoenix - Part I

This month seemed to be filled with finding ways to escape the hot, hot, Arizona summer heat.  We continued with our Music Together sessions (which Q loves) and then took to exploring some of the other indoor treats this Valley of the Sun offers.

First Up: The Phoenix Children's Museum - Grade A+!

 Playing around with the Plinko-like games

Getting a kick out of standing on the air vent!

 

Playing in the toddler/infant room

Going grocery shopping just like mommy does!

Time to check out!  Look at my healthy eater, avocados and milk!

Time to cook.  Mommy never lets me touch the hot stuff at home.

 Muli-tasker in the kitchen.  Hmmm, wonder where he learned that one?  Careful mommy, that's how dinner ends up disastrous!

 

Time for some messy art projects.  They had this giant paper-mache castle set up that the kids get to paint.  A new color for each day.  Such a great idea!  We'll have to try it next time.

 We opted for the slightly less messy chalk board instead!

Mom, Dad and Q in the birds next after climbing up to the top of the crazy architectural sculpture that graces the center room on the main floor.  Guess this kid isn't too afraid of heights!

We had a great time at the Children's Museum.  Thanks for going with us Grammy and Grumpy.  We'll be repeat visitors for sure!