Thus begins the IN/IL trip recap. And what a way to start it. Check it:
David spent our first day in Indianapolis at a convention with some coworkers. That left me and the girls free to do pretty much whatever we wanted. Luckily my dear friend Rachael lives close enough to Indy that she and her youngest three kids could drive down to meet us at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis for the day. Despite a rough start on her part (involving crazy freeway delays, projectile baby vomit, and a traffic ticket, poor woman) she eventually caught up with us and we were able to spend a glorious day checking out all the cool exhibits with our kiddos.
When you are greeted in the museum lobby by a full-sized Transformer, you know you’re in for a good time.
There was a river for “fishing”.
A music room.
A racecar that kids could pretend to drive. (Don’t be fooled: the lack of focus here is due to the large number of children threatening to climb in on top of my babies while I quickly snapped this.)
A specially designated area for the tiny guys. (Margot thought she had died and gone to ball heaven.)
A “shipwreck” to explore in fake scuba gear.
A replica of an Egyptian tomb.
Dinosaurs!
(If it hadn’t been so crowded and the kiddos hadn’t been ready to move on, I could have taken pics of dinosaurs all day.)
The carousel of wishes and dreams. (Yes, that’s actually what it was called.)
A five-story tower of blown glass by Chihuly.
And I didn’t even get pictures of the water clock, tree house, giant play kitchen, train exhibit, stuffed polar bear, animal habitats, wind tunnel, and so much more. There was just so much to do, it was insane. I could’ve stayed for hours and hours…as it was, we got there when it opened and stayed nearly till close. These kids were troopers and had so much fun.
Guys. If you are ever in Indianapolis–with or without kids–I cannot recommend visiting this place enough. It is incredible. I have no idea when it will be, but I honestly can’t wait to go back again!
You were in Indianapolis and you couldn't even drive a measly five hours south to visit us in Nashville? DEAD TO ME.
(that museum looks rad glad your kids liked it so much)
Someday, friend. Unless you don't want visits from the undead-to-you…
Soon! Soon! It will be soon!
Random question–did you get any photos of Mila leading the boys around by the hand? I need some photographic proof in my life that Luke can actually be subdued and docile. (Guess who killed a chicken yesterday?)
Nope, that last shot was the best I got. Alas.
Also, WHAT. Should I be concerned for you and your livestock?
Umm I would go without kids and still have a blast. Children's museums are the best.
Seriously. I want to go on a no-kids date there.