We recently got a new computer, which is great since our old computer was on the fritz. I was constantly worried that at any moment it was going to implode or something and all of our files and pictures would be lost forever. Fortunately, our new computer came before any such incident occurred. Unfortunately, we haven't successfully added our old hard drive yet (which holds all of our files and pictures)--which explains why I haven't posted anything in over a month. So until the hard drive issue is resolved our Hawaii trip, Isaac's birthday, and other day to day things will have to wait. But our recent trip to the Getty gets posted today! Yay!
We had never been to the Getty before but thought it would be fun to go with Danny's parents while they were in town. The kids had fun (well, as fun as you can have looking at lots and lots and lots of works of art!). They did have a beautiful garden and family room for the kids to play in, though.
Here are the highlights.
Eli was anxious to see this painting done by Van Gogh. Both he and Shailey had been studying famous artists in school.
Here's Shailey enjoying
a piece by Monet.
Isaac was very excited that he recognized a piece of art from a Baby Einstein DVD we have.
Even Olivia enjoyed the art!
Shailey and Isaac took a break from art gazing to lounge around.
It was Shailey's idea to pose this way. Such a girl!
This was one of the fountains outside in the plaza. Shailey couldn't resist getting her picture taken in front of it. :o)Another cool water feature that the kids enjoyed looking at. They couldn't figure out where the water was dripping down from.
I took the liberty of taking a few pictures of the plants and flowers while we strolled through the garden.
(Did I mention that I love my new camera??)
The kids called this "the maze" even though you couldn't actually walk through it.
I love the color of this dahlia. It's so vibrant!
I really couldn't help myself. There were so many beautiful flowers. And the kids enjoyed being outside in the garden.
Here are a few pictures of the Getty's architecture.
They had a special room just for families where the kids were finally allowed to touch replicas of a few works of art. The room was small but they had fun.
We even managed to get a couple of group shots thanks to a stroller that doubled as a tripod and a 10 second timer on the camera.
We all had a good time--even this cutie pie!
