Reiman Gardens

On July 9th our family made a trip down the street to Reiman Gardens. We had such a great time exploring the plants and searching for dinosaurs.

And it was a wonderfully frugal trip as well. Children age 3 and under are free and Jonathan used his Super Savers card to "buy one adult admission get one free" (the card also has the option of "buy one adult admission get two children's admission for free"). So the whole day cost $7!! And I packed a lunch to take along so we didn't have to buy lunch or snacks while we were there.

It was a rainy day so we only lasted from 9:30a-12:30p but that was probably long enough for the boys anyway. It was so much fun and I can't wait to take them again. Here are some pictures of our adventures.

* butterfly/moth cocoons;
* there were "scientists" in the room behind the cocoons identifying the insects;
* they do have a butterfly house but we decided not to venture there this trip

a LARGE butterfly or moth

Mom and Asher

checking out the dinosaur and her eggs

in the mouth of a whale

Mom and Phin
really neat vines grew over a covered walkway

looking at a stream - wondering about the best way to get wet

* there are bells under each square; when you jump on the squares the bells ring;
* they had a lot of fun making "music" together

beautiful water lillies

* enjoying a snack near the vegetable gardens;
* Asher enjoyed looking at the apples, tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, and more;
* we also got to smell a lot of yummy herbs

Asher learning how to jump from "high" things

the boys walking together holding hands

enjoying our picnic lunch

Asher also got to dig for dinosaur bones and we threw pennies into a fountain. We visited the "rainforest" room but I think it was more humid outside. ;)

FYI: You can still buy a Super Savers Card for $10 from the youth ministries office (now out at The Plex). The card includes special deals all around town. They're really a great bargain!!