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Austin Children's Museum- Fun for All!

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Real Estate Agent with Donna Homes, powered by JPAR - TexasRealEstateMediationServices.com 0480809

Our day at the Austin Children's Museum was fun, but I must admit, it was also part boring.

Either Alyssa didn't understand the different activities and stations, or she was completely bored by them. I know I was bored with most of them, but I'm an adult. I still tried to get her to play at each station.

Every Monday morning, the Austin Children's Museum has Baby Bloomer's time. It's from 9am-12noon.  It was a good time to not have bigger kids running around and knocking the little kids over.  Many of the kids go every single Monday, so they knew the lay of the land.

Alyssa had the most fun with the "interactive" stuff like the story time, sing along, finger painting, and parachute time!  She was a little stiff at the first activity, but once she felt the people out and got comfortable, she was clapping, dancing, and popping bubbles with the rest of them. 

Austin Children's Museum  Austin Children's Museum

Her favorite??  Banging on the drums in the back room where it talked about Mexican Heritage.  This was the best room as she was the most playful in here.  Along with the drums, she liked the ladybug step-stools and the tunnel to crawl through.

    Austin Children's Museum  Austin Children's Museum

Overall, I'm not sure this could be an every Monday event like some of the other kids,  but maybe once a month as her likes and dislikes tend to change.

If you're a non-member, it's $8 for the museum and $4 for parking.  Members pay only $4 for the Museum and $3 for parking.  Sounds like a nice perk if you go fairly often.

The next venue?  I heard to check out Zilker Park's kid section and their Choo-Choo Train! 

**Are You Packed Yet?**

Donna Harris, REALTOR®
RE/MAX Austin Skyline
www.DonnaHomes.com
Donna@DonnaHomes.com

Austin, TX and the surrounding areas of Lakeway, Bee Cave, Westlake Hills, Cedar Park, Round Rock, Spicewood, Circle-C, Steiner Ranch, and everywhere in between... Whether you're buying or selling, I'll be with you through the entire process.  

Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

Cute pics!  I especially like the one with the drums!

May 18, 2009 11:56 PM
Kenneth Cole
Weichert Realtors Appleseed Group, 2043 Richmond Ave. S.I.N.Y. 10314. office phone 718-698-9797, Appleseedhomes.com... - Staten Island, NY
NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

The children are beautiful.

May 19, 2009 12:07 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Donna, drums, huh?  Think ahead about twelve or so years.  If she wants to be a drummer, I wonder what the music will sound like then?  Drums - loud in any case!

May 19, 2009 12:57 AM
Donna Harris
Donna Homes, powered by JPAR - TexasRealEstateMediationServices.com - Austin, TX
Realtor,Mediator,Ombudsman,Property Tax Arbitrator

Jared, Thank you!

Kenneth, She is, isn't she...  but I'm biased!

Pat, Oh I know, but the percussion guys and girls always got the most dates in high school!

May 19, 2009 01:17 AM
Heather Chavez
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Caldwell, ID
Real Estate Virtual, Assistant (928) 692-3235

That sounds like so much fun for the little ones, Donna.  You should check out my Disney's Christmas Carol Train Tour post I added yesterday.  It's coming to San Antonio on on August 14-16 and is absolutely free.  Check it out.  I think Alyssa would love this.  San Antonio is the closest stop I could see to you.

May 19, 2009 03:35 AM
Donna Harris
Donna Homes, powered by JPAR - TexasRealEstateMediationServices.com - Austin, TX
Realtor,Mediator,Ombudsman,Property Tax Arbitrator

Heather, Thanks, I'll look further into it.

May 19, 2009 07:58 AM
Steve Shatsky
Dallas, TX

Hi Donna... Maybe Alyssa needs a drum set at home so that she can practice more frequently!  I bet that her Uncle Greg down in Houston would probably send her a set! :)

May 23, 2009 04:06 PM
Karen Anne Stone
New Home Hunters of Fort Worth and Tarrant County - Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Real Estate

Donna:  It looks like... with Alyssa well on her way to becoming a rock-star drummer... you just might be able to retire sooner than you may have thought.  Can't you just see Alyssa... becoming another Joan Jett ?  How cool !

May 23, 2009 05:06 PM
Donna Harris
Donna Homes, powered by JPAR - TexasRealEstateMediationServices.com - Austin, TX
Realtor,Mediator,Ombudsman,Property Tax Arbitrator

Steve, I'm not so sure as paypack can be fun!!

Karen Anne, I would love to retire early off her success!

May 24, 2009 12:11 AM