Summer Fun in the D :)

We've had some fun times here in Detroit.  Bryce is getting bigger and much more adventurous.  This proves to be more taxing on us parents, but it sure is fun.  We went downtown for an afternoon, and spent some time at a children's museum.  They had a small planetarium that was just a little too dark and boring for Bryce.  He did enjoy all the other exhibits.

Bryce checking out electricity.

Remember Bryce... Do or do not, there is no try.

Daddy giving Bryce a rudimentary history lesson

(I only read the plaque)

Bryce loved seeing so many Brycers

After the fun at the children's museum we made our way down to the riverfront to have another peak at Canada.  We had to dive into the GM building as it started to rain almost as soon as we got there.  This afforded us the opportunity to ride the People Mover to Greek Town for some food.  And yes we did eat at a Mexican/American restaurant in Greek Town. Strange but still quite tasty.  

Canada.  Looks nice over there. Still weird looking south at Canada.

Long way to run to get out of the rain

Waiting to board the People Mover

This thing was more of a ride than a mode of transportation. Bryce was a little wary at first.

Greek Town

Metro Beach is a great place not far from where we live.  Unfortunately the water was closed for the day.  That didn't stop Bryce from enjoying the sprinkler park and looking out at the water.  He has his dad's love of grabbing a handful of sand and wanting to eat it immediately.  There were boats galore for Bryce to stare at.  He also is batting 1.000 at dropping his hat when he's sure we'll never notice.

Metro Beach

Daddy bringing Bryce's hat back, again.

Bryce quickly got over his initial trepidation. 

Splashing away

He's sure he can catch the water if he keeps trying.

Just like his old man, Bryce loves to eat sand. 

(We stopped him before too much made its way to his mouth)

Just a little too sunny for our little guy

Two dudes just hanging out

Some flowers at the park.  Black Eyed Susans I believe.

Bryce playing in the sprinkler park

Boats heading out onto Lake St. Claire

Hot day at the zoo.  Bryce loved the animals.  Especially when we went "Back in time" to the Jurassic period.  I think daddy enjoyed it the most though. We were all a little warm by the time the day was out, but it was a great time.  

Bryce view of... well I don't remember but I'm sure it was something interesting.

Mommy's favorite. Bryce wasn't scared at all of course.

Bryce and mommy at the fountain

You can almost see the excitement on his face

Deer.  Bryce is still bored.

What's that ahead Bryce?

Da daa. Da Daa. Da da daa da da da da. 

Even though they didn't move in herds. (or realistically) Bryce still got a kick out of it.

Video of Bryce trying not to move.  It's visual acuity is based on movement of course.

Brycers isn't afraid of a small meat eater

Mommy and Brycers and a... I can't remember. Somethingosaurus.

Back in the present... Giraffes, rhinos, and monkeys. Bryce wasn't quite as interested in these. It's kind of hard to top dinosaurs I guess.

Underwater area.  Great place to cool off.  Seals were swimming by so fast we couldn't get a picture of them.  So here are some pics of us.

Daddy looking a little nervous. (It's not that I was scared... I saw the abyss.  Crazy stuff happens under water.)

All in all a great day at the zoo. 

Good times in Detroit.  Can't wait to continue to update this blog with future good times.

Love from Detroit.