So our staycation did not start as per plan. I got a terrible stomach bug that had me throwing up and spending a significant time on the couch and feeling yucky. We decided to give it a couple days and then see how things were going. Luckily I felt good enough to get everything ready so we could head out Friday morning. Matt had the steel topping for the MTC so he rode with some co workers to that and the girls and I headed over to the Museum of Curiosity. The girls were super excited to check everything out. It was broken down into sections. The first section we visited was the rain forest. It had a huge playground and some fun animal attractions the kids could try.
Then we went to a different area where it gave the kids a lot of opportunity to put their imagination and creativity to work. They built with blocks, colored, tried out pottery, and did some movie.
It was such a nice day we then ventured outside. The girls had a good time and specifically liked the zipline...that is until Gracie fell off. Fortunately she wasn't hurt just sad for a minute
Then we ventured out on to the grounds to see the flowers and waterfalls. We used my trusty selfie stick to get some pictures of all of us
After a while we got to hot outside so we headed back in for a cool drink and some more playing
We tested out the water works section where I was warned the kids might end up getting soaked so we did that last
I was sad Em had fallen asleep just before we got to the water works but she didn't sleep long so she got a turn in the infant water table...she wasn't quite sure what to think
Once Matt was done with work commitments we called it a day at the museum. We headed to the outlets to pick out an outfit for Em for family pictures....they didn't have it in Ogden but we were able to pick it up while we were down there. On the way back to the hotel we grabbed BBQ takeout. Then we went swimming. We had the small pool all to ourselves.
The girls were super excited for Em to swim with them and were more than happy to help Em
Em loved swimming! She was laughing and splashing
Then we settled in for the night. The girls shared a bed and we put Em in the closet with her pack and play(thank heavens for big closets)
Saturday morning we got to sleep in a bit before we got ready to head over to Nathan's baptism. I don't know how to describe our relationship with Mindi and Corey other than the fact that they are more like family than just friends. It doesn't matter how much times passes it just seems like it hasn't been much time as all. There has always been a running joke since we found out we were having a girl that Hallie and Nathan would be betrothed to get married someday...lol
After the baptism and luncheon we headed back to see Mindi and Corey's house. It was fun to catch up and just hang out. On the way home we stopped for ice cream. Em had her very 1st ice cream cone and completely loved it.
Later that evening we met up with Chris and Krissy for dinner and to catch up. We wish we got to see them more but we had a good time. We decided to call it a night since we spent so much time visiting. We got back to the hotel, got the kids bathed, and ready for bed. Just as we got the kids tucked in and to sleep the fire alarm went off. We debated about what we should do. Hallie and Gracie were crying and scared. Em on the other hand was sacked out asleep in her closet. I hated to wake her up but Matt said we needed to go. So we wrapped the girls in their blankies and headed for the car. Once we got down the stairs we found a huge crowd of people. around the fire pit. We hung out by the fire pit and waited to see what they would do with us.
It was a crazy night that the girls still talk about. They weren't to traumatized they can't wait to go back to the hotel. Sunday morning we slept in and went down to get some breakfast. Em loves bananas and I love how this picture captures this perfectly
Matt took the girls swimming since we didn't get to go the night before d/t the fire evacuation. While he did that I let Em sleep and packed everything up to head for home. On the way home we grabbed some lunch and stopped at Temple Square for a picnic and to see the beautiful spring grounds.
Hallie loves flowers, rocks, and everything natural. She was so excited she didn't know where to look first. She is usually the first one to stop and see how beautiful the world is around her and is great at brightening peoples days
I was excited to get some pictures of the girls in front of the temple. Gracie took this very original pose..lol
It was so nice to get away from everything and just have some fun. I have found we really like staycations. You don't have to go far to have fun.
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