Scavenger hunt fun!

Picture with a mammal at a Natural History Museum!

Spider's Alive Exhibit in Boston!

Water-based amusement park!

Three types of trees in my neighborhood!

Experiencing the big wind at the weather discovery center!

Sleeping under the stars with Allison!

Holding five earth worms!


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