Science is fun

We trekked down to Detroit today to visit the Detroit Science Center, oops, I mean the Michigan Science Center, for the first time as a family. I worked at the Detroit Science Center back in the day, which happened to be during the one-year renovation and expansion project that revived and reinvented the brand new New Detroit Science Center. It was one of the best experiences and jobs ever and I still miss it at times. I keep in touch with my former co-workers and often stop in to say "hi" when I'm in the area just to take a peek around and scope out the latest exhibits and projects. I've never ever once been a paying customer at the Science Center... until today. And now we're members! And happy to be so!

Unfortunately about a year ago the New Detroit Science Center closed due to poor management, large debt and loss of supporters. A team of local investors worked hard for a year to pay off the debt, assemble a team of new leadership, bring on new supporters and a few months ago the Michigan Science Center was launched. It brought back so many wonderful memories to be there today. We had so much fun! We didn't get through everything before we had to head back home, but its good to know that we can head back at any time to explore more!

 The Science Center has Michigan's only IMAX dome theater! We saw Into The Artic. Kayla couldn't believe that the movie went above, beside AND behind you and Khloe said, even before the movie started, "This is fun!" We can't wait to go back to see more films.

I got a very real sense from my girls that I would be the coolest mom EVER if I still worked there. 

I felt so proud to take my family there today. I think Aaron was proud for me...

Aaron: Kayla, Mommy helped build this place.
Kayla: Wow! You did Mommy? Really? Like you were out there with a hammer?
Me: No, not so much. I did more of the inside stuff.
K: Oh, like painting.
Me: Well, more like the design of the space and the planning.
K: Oh, design.
A: Yeah, mommy is famous.
K: Mommy was already famous! Now she's just more famous!
Me: Thanks honey.