Saturday, August 14, 2010

Museum

After Case's triumphant (single) day back to school, he had a couple days off as other classmates were introduced into the classroom. We took advantage of these days when most other kids were in school. Tuesday we went swimming, then Wednesday Marc took off work and we drove to the Science Center in Birmingham.
Case was thrilled from the second we walked in, because there was a kinetic sculpture by Case's favorite artist: George Rhoads. We saw another one of his works in Salt Lake and spent hours watching (3 or 4 hours, ask Jill).
They have a crazy video screen set up that is at least as good exercise for kids as the Wii Fit.Aquariums to stare at, and sharks to pet!
Awesome shrink ray.Marc played tag with a robot.
We thought since Case isn't hyper sensitive to wind any more he might think the wind tunnel was neat. We were VERY WRONG.
There were lots of things that I might describe as Case's favorites, but this blew us all away. It was a projected animation of falling pebbles.
Somehow, probably due to magic, the rocks could see your shadow and reacted to it. They bounce of your head and shoulders, and puddle in your outstretched arms. You can pass each other armfuls of brightly colored stones.Given the choice, Case would probably still be there.

I am still convinced it's magic.

5 comments:

Lara said...

Who knew they had such a great place in Alabama! I love the first picture with Case's reflection in the glass, he looks so happy

deb said...

What a fun day!! Love the pictures
--is this your new letterhead ?

rockwoodimages said...

I agree with Lara, he looks like he is having fun. That projector with the pebbles is pretty cool. I am trying to figure out how they do it! The photoshop picture you have at the top of the blog is pretty cool too.

erin said...

The rainbow picture on top isn't photoshop! That is the crazy magical video screen of awesomeness!

Shep's Blog said...

In the Army we call things that dont make sense, work by PFM.
Pure Freakin Magic. Looks like you found a case there in AL.