Strong Museum -Ashlyn's Birthday part III

For y'all who aren't from NY, the Strong Museum is the place for kids Ashlyn's age. You can check it out online at http://www.strongmuseum.org/ and see what all the fuss is about. That said, Ashlyn was treated to a day at Strong on her birthday with Aubrey, Mommy, and Nana. Her favorite exhibit is Sesame Street (or as Ashlyn pronounces it sometimes: "sandwich in da street") where she hung out with Big Bird, had a video made of herself singing the ABC's with Elmo, and played on the computers!

Afterwards, she shopped at Wegman's grocery - and proved herself once again to be a true Southerner at heart. We were trying to decide what to "buy" and I said, "What about some cereal?" She said, "Yeah! Where's the cereal? Oh! There's cereal! I love it!" as she reached for a box of GRITS!! *yay*!

She also had a great time playing in the plastic sand, creating some art of her own, and playing with a giant Mr. Potato Head!

After the museum, we went to Aunt Jeanne's, where we were treated to "Noni's Roni's" and cake, and Ashlyn opened the last (*whew*) of her birthday gifts. I think one of her favorites is an old-fashioned Jack-in-the-Box Curious George. She turns the handle and says, "Where's George? He's comin...here he comes..." then when George pops up - "There he is!" The cutest is when she puts George back in - she says "Bye George. Watch your head, George!" This week has been quite eventful - thanks to our wonderful families. We love you all! Well, I'm off to help Ashlyn write her thank-you's!