Those of you who are in close contact with me know how challenging this year has been for our family. Chris was called to be on a job in March which has taken him away from home (most of that time) out of the country for around 15 weeks! The girls ached for him to be home and so did I. After one of his particularly long trips, we pleaded for a mini family vacation. We wanted to do something fun, close, and kid oriented. We had never been to Indianapolis and had heard wonderful things about it, so, it was settled! Indy here we come! We are so glad we made this choice.
Our first stop was the Indianapolis zoo. Here is daddy holding his two precious girls. They are eating it up! Did I mention how much they missed him?
Next we got "up close and personal with the wildlife.
There were so many beautiful animals at the park
In this exhibit, you could try to race a cheeta if you dare.
Mommy and baby sharing a moment...
Mommy and baby sharing a moment... :)
Leah loved the train. Check out that cute smiley face!
And this one as well!
On day 2 we visited the Indianapolis Children's Museum and guess who met us in the parking lot? Jack Sparrow! This guy was so good you would have thought Johnny Depp was in the house! My big one loved it!
Initially, she wasn't as thrilled about the dinosaur exhibit.
But all that changed when she was able to get dirty in the sand digging for bones. She especially liked the goggles.
Any time Sarah has a chance to accessorize, she is all over it! I love my girly girl!
She also got to talk with a paleontologist. She was very interested in touching the bones.
Next was the train exhibit. I think the "jet lag" hit at this point. No smiles from Sarah.
Until I played peek a boo with her from outside the train car.
A wall of blown glass. What beautiful art they have at the children's museum
More sculptures
Now for the main event: There was a travelling Barbie exhibit in the museum! Sarah probably spent two hours in this area! We were exhausted, but I think I could have dropped her off and came back the next day and she would never have noticed!
Trying on clothes and walking the catwalk.
She has watched project runway with me before so she knows how to "make it work" She is into any type of design. She loves crafting, decorating, and she commonly designs her own clothing using craft paper. I grew up as a tomboy, so this is definitely not from my genes.
Smiling for the paparazzi.
Next for the hair. She waited patiently for some time to get to play with these mannequin heads.
Finally, her chance to design an outfit on a life size mannequin! She was so proud!
Racing was not so exciting for her, but she did like to sit inside and pretend.
Leah preferred to eat goldfish in her own "race car"
Here was our view from the hotel room. We were right in the middle of downtown Indianapolis. How cool!
Sarah enjoyed standing in a chair, looking out the window. She loved the heights! I think she is a big city girl at heart. What wonderful memories we created this weekend. I am so glad for our Indy vacation as a reprieve from the norm this year!
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