Calvin's first field trip to Hartman Reserve

Calvin's preschool class went on their first field trip on Tues the 18th of Oct.  He was so excited to go, knowing he got to ride on a bus to get there.  I had the morning available to go with him, since I had to report to jury duty later in the afternoon at 1:15.  Dave stayed home with Vanessa while I went with Calvin.  (Dave had taken the day off so I could do jury duty)

I arrived at the preschool a few minutes before they got the kids loaded on the bus.  First Miss Jesse explained the kids needed to stay sitting on their bottoms with their backs against the seats the whole time. 

We got on the bus, and he was smiling so big.  He enthusiastically noted everything he saw outside the window.  He wondered why the bus was so loud, and enjoyed every bump.  He was also impressed that the bus obeyed the stoplights just like our van.

When we got there, we lined up outside the bus and walked down a windy trail to the main building.  The kids lined up on a big step for a photo-op and then had 30 minutes to wander around.  It was like a little mini museum with turtles, toads, snakes, and other things to look at.  Calvin was fascinated with the large snapper turtle, and the smaller turtles who were "waving" at him.  The toads in the tub didn't even move.  A man got the snake out of the cage and let the kids touch him. 

 Calvin's turn cranking the wheel to smash his apples:

 The apple juice was really delicious!

 Mom, like the primary colors? :)