Over Thanksgiving weekend, we took the kids to the Museum of Science and Industry. I have always wanted to go and see the Xmas tree display...so it was really fun to see it for the first time with the kids!
We got there before it even opened, so we were one of the first in the museum. For the first hour or so, we literally had the run of the place. To the point that we were wondering if exhibits were open because we were the only people in them! (That didn't last long...by noon we were holding on to the kids for their dear lives).
The kids had a great morning exploring the museum....and I think Rob and I had more fun than the kids. The 2 main things the kids wanted to do were the trains and the fairy castle! We accomplished much more! We even took the kids to our old stomping grounds of Taylor Street for lunch. Very crazy to be there with kids...most my memories were us with Kramer! :)
Merry Xmas from the Wennerstroms!!!!
The main tree
Trains! That was at the top of our to-do list because of Caitlin's love for trains! It didn't disappoint!
The storm exhibit was AMAZING. This is a real tornado, right in the middle of the museum. The kids were controlling it...it was awesome! (And GIANT..the picture doesn't do the size justice)
The storm exhibit had so many fun things...I swear half the time I couldn't find Rob cause he was off playing with something. Abigail kept saying "Daddy's lost again!"
The Slovakia tree. They have trees from around the world...and the details on each tree is remarkable with ornaments from that country!
The foam curtain!
The tractor. The kids loved the farm! (But beware...they have a video of a pig being born but they give no warning so 1 minute the kids are watching the cute movie about pigs..and then BAM...baby! All the parents reaction was priceless!)
Farmer, maybe?????
Their first time on a plane! Only the MSI would have a real plane just hanging in the museum! I think they are ready for a plane trip!
Our visit to the MSI was a great start to the holiday season.
We also got some of our lights up at our house, and some of our decorations! My mom and I even hit the mall for a while on Black Friday, but Rob had to work so I had the kids...it was dangerous! ;) But I have a lot of my shopping already done thanks to the amazement that is Amazon! And our Elf on a Shelf, Elfer, even showed up this morning!!! Come on Xmas, Bring It!!! (I know I am a crazy lady for saying this and will regret it later, but I really want snow now...it seems crazy seeing all these Xmas decorations without snow. As much as I'd love to live in a warmer place, I would miss snow!)
Happy Holidays!!!!
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