~Science Center Fun Before Goodbyes~

Our last day in Pittsburgh brought us to the Science Center.  We got there right when it opened to we pretty much had the SportsWorks center to ourselves were the kids got to try out all sorts of cool things and have a great time with the family.

Once we had our fill of the running around we headed into the main building where the kids got to learn about all different types of robots.  The girls really liked the thermal imaging robot.

They also had many different famous robots on display.  With Alec's new love for Star Wars, you better believe he was excited to take a picture with R2D2 and C-3PO.  

Not long after we had to say goodbye to Grandma Shannon and Grandpa Steve.  Sad.  After a quick lunch Alec wanted to go take a tour of the submarine docked outside the science center.  The girls opted to stay inside where it was warm and play with Erin so Nick and I took Alec out.  I must admit I found myself feeling quite closterphobic in only a matter of seconds, and I am shorter than most men and there weren't many people inside.  I found myself feeling a bit panicked about how we would be getting out and was happy when a worker told me their was an exit on the other end and I wouldn't have to walk all the way back through.  As cool as as the submarine was, all three of us agreed we would never want to actually go on one for more than a few hours.  We like the sun and the sky too much.

There are soooo many different levels and exhibits at the science center and being the Saturday after Thanksgiving the place was packed.  We probably could have spent a few days there, but as it was we had a wonderful time and were all ready to leave when it was time to go.  After a decent nights sleep we got up the next day, thanked and hugged Erin and Ryan and made the long (but worthwhile) trek back home.  Back to life.  Back to reality.