2002 Jun 28, Children's Museum of the Shoals Florence, Alabama

Took Hannah to the Children's Museum, where she sat in the dentist's chair holding a blue toothbrush as long as her arm, which would not fit in her mouth. Of course, the teeth she is standing next to would be used by the large blue toothbrush.

Naturally, if you are in the Shoals area, you have to visit Helen Keller's birthplace. Of course, Jessie Price and Stanley Goldstein hang next to Helen Keller on the wall. Now for a bit of sitting time in a nook for storytime. Back on the first floor, it was time for music, as Hannah enjoyed dancing on the musical keyboard with keys bigger than her feet. There were also drums, xylophones, and many other musical instruments.

Next, she went to the kitchen, where a raccoon watched as she prepared a meal. After she finished cooking, it was time for a quick slide with Miss Piggy. Time for a bit of construction work with a hammer & nails, Hannah. Don't forget to wear your hard hat on construction sites. Now it was time to check out the water pump and the flowing creek, filled with boats floating down the stream.

It was such a beautiful day, so we headed outside. Hannah crossed the rocks that were over the babbling brook, making sure she did not get her feet wet. Construction materials lay on the ground for building a house. She started but did not finish. There was a Green wagon, so she climbed aboard for a picture. We walked back inside, did some grocery shopping, and then cooked again. I went back upstairs for a bit of karaoke. Hannah dressed up in a white robe with purple trim and a sash. Of course, I joined in, and we had a great time acting silly.

Next, we visited the X-ray machine to see what she looked like inside. Next, she did some crafting and traced a map of the USA. We had a fun day at the Children's Museum of the Shoals.