Kansas City 2012

We headed to KC for a quick weekend get-a-way for the kids. We found a great deal online for hotel, LEGOland, and the new SeaLife exhibit. We stayed at the Westin Crown Center, which is attached to everythong we were going to KC to do. We visited K.C. 's newest attractions which are LEGOland and Sealife. Both were well worth the trip. The aquarium is very cool. The jellyfish were my favorite part. Jack loved the underwater tunnel, which had stingrays and sharks swimming all around.

LEGOland, I'm not sure who had more fun, the kids or Darrell.  The amount of work that goes into the works of art at LEGO land is amazing.  Jack built a racecar, Megan built a house.  They had an amazing display of the KC skyline as well as the wonderful world of Oz.

Crown Center has an amazing amount of things to do and see.  We visited Union Staion, Kalidascope, Fritz's, and the fountains.  If you plan a trip I highly recommend Crown Center.  They offer a lot of free activities and kept the kids entertained ALL DAY!!!!

 



St. Louis Zoo

I'm so late in posting pictures, but we were lucky enough to preview the new Sea Lion enclosure at the St. Louis Zoo.  We were able to walk through the underwater dome, enjoy a Sea Lion show and visit some of the other exhibits at our zoo.  Thanks again to my niece Courtney, who joined us an endured the great game of 120 questions with Jack:)  I even convinced Courtney to feed the sharks and stingrays

My Fashionista

Not sure what look she was going for....but she's having fun!

Peach Picking

We drove out to Wind Ridge Farms in New Melle and pick some peaches.  Some even made it home!

4th of July

We watched the St Charles parade again this year and the kids had a great time.  Flags, Army guys, and candy. 

Happy Birthday Mom

Who's this beautiful birthday girl?????  Happy Birthday Mom!

Branson 2012

We were lucky enough to join the Nolan's in Branson this year.  We stayed at the Tribesman Resort, visited Silver Dollar City, rode "The Duck", and were able to enjoy a much needed adult dinner out...thanks to Grandma and Grandpa Talbot.  We took a million pics so I'll keep them brief.

Silver Dollar City:
The kids did great. Jack and Megan were able to ride all the "kiddie rides" (Darrell too!)  We enjoyed some good "carny" food and defiantly got some exercise pushing the double stroller!

We very much liked the Tribesman resort.  It is tucked away, but so closed to everything!  So many things to do on-site  The condo was perfect for all of us and we were steps away from the pool.  Darrell really enjoyed to pool!

On our one bad weather day we were able to sneak in  a ride on "The Duck".  Jack loved it and was even able to drive!  The kids quacked away!

Thanks so much to Dave and Laura for taking the lead and planing the trip!  We took our last night in Branson to ourselves and enjoyed some wonderful Mexican food/drinks and lightshow on the riverfront.  Cannot wait till next year!