Well, I actually did it! I was able to take BOTH children, by MYSELF, to Kansas City during the day and survived without even a headache! Packing up Tuesday morning was an event, but we got out by 9:15 a.m. and actually made it to my mom's house by about 2:15 (with about an hour's stop over for lunch in Concordia, MO). Colin did not sleep at all and our DVD player only lasted about an hour (I forgot to plug it in to charge!). He was in a pretty good mood and went to sleep easy that night. The very next day we found our way to Crown Center and had a great time just walking through the "Link". This is an enclosed bridge that is over the streets that connects Union Station, Crown Center, a large hotel, etc. We traveled this for a while then went into the shops after the center opened.
This is my mom helping me keep track of Colin in the link.
Audrey spent most of the time on my hip, but did walk a little ways after her brother - laughing at him in her own little way!
Can't help taking a photo of this cheesy grin! I love when the boy is happy!
I must say that Colin was SO good to his little sister the entire trip. He is really growing up and is beginning to enjoy doing things with her ALMOST as much as she enjoys him. Here they are drawing together at the Crayola store.
Our main reason for going to Crown Center was to see the magnificent Lego artwork on display. We almost missed it as we walked past the room twice, but it was worth the trouble. I was amazed at the talent. It must have taken months for some of these. Look at this 3-D man looking at his reflection in the mirror! Everything is a Lego - the mirror, the legs, the reflection, everything!
Audrey was amazed at this sunflower, but Colin was ready to leave after about five minutes. In a few years when he begins to explore/play with Legos, maybe he will appreciate art like this.
The real hit with both of them was this Thomas the Train table and wooden train set that was set up for play. I think Colin could have stayed there for hours, but really didn't fuss when it was time to go. Grandma Verna got him a slinky, so that was tempting enough!
Thursday night we traveled to Columbia, MO where we stayed with Clayton's father, Steve. It was nice to break up the trip. Friday morning was a bit rainy, but we went out to watch Ginnie clean the barn and take care of the horses. Colin thought about climbing to the loft, but only if Mommy would go. Mommy was holding Audrey (who was feeling particularly clingy) so I didn't try.
We spent the rest of the afternoon playing inside with the box of old toys Steve and Ginnie have put together for such visits and then headed home with a very tired group (Mommy included). Both children wouldn't go to sleep until eleven the night before, so you can see how tired Audrey is in this picture. She hates having things on her head, but must have been too tired to take the bunny ears off! It was a nice trip, but not one I want to make again for a while - without Clayton, that is.
This is my mom helping me keep track of Colin in the link.
Audrey spent most of the time on my hip, but did walk a little ways after her brother - laughing at him in her own little way!
Can't help taking a photo of this cheesy grin! I love when the boy is happy!
I must say that Colin was SO good to his little sister the entire trip. He is really growing up and is beginning to enjoy doing things with her ALMOST as much as she enjoys him. Here they are drawing together at the Crayola store.
Our main reason for going to Crown Center was to see the magnificent Lego artwork on display. We almost missed it as we walked past the room twice, but it was worth the trouble. I was amazed at the talent. It must have taken months for some of these. Look at this 3-D man looking at his reflection in the mirror! Everything is a Lego - the mirror, the legs, the reflection, everything!
Audrey was amazed at this sunflower, but Colin was ready to leave after about five minutes. In a few years when he begins to explore/play with Legos, maybe he will appreciate art like this.
The real hit with both of them was this Thomas the Train table and wooden train set that was set up for play. I think Colin could have stayed there for hours, but really didn't fuss when it was time to go. Grandma Verna got him a slinky, so that was tempting enough!
Thursday night we traveled to Columbia, MO where we stayed with Clayton's father, Steve. It was nice to break up the trip. Friday morning was a bit rainy, but we went out to watch Ginnie clean the barn and take care of the horses. Colin thought about climbing to the loft, but only if Mommy would go. Mommy was holding Audrey (who was feeling particularly clingy) so I didn't try.
We spent the rest of the afternoon playing inside with the box of old toys Steve and Ginnie have put together for such visits and then headed home with a very tired group (Mommy included). Both children wouldn't go to sleep until eleven the night before, so you can see how tired Audrey is in this picture. She hates having things on her head, but must have been too tired to take the bunny ears off! It was a nice trip, but not one I want to make again for a while - without Clayton, that is.
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What a fun trip!!!
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