Saturday, April 8, 2017

Indianapolis Children's Museum

 On our Spring Break trip to Kentucky, we decided to knock another state off our bucket list of the U.S. and head up to Indianapolis to the world's largest children's museum.  I wasn't sure how it would go with Palmer and Lincoln, since they are about out of that stage, but even they loved this museum.
 The dinosaurs on the front were pretty impressive.
 As was this dude we saw right when we walked in.  He was rotating and was pretty impressive.

 The kids waited for a long time to go down this "chocolate slide" and I don't know that any of them thought the return on their investment was worth it, but it was pretty cute.


 I really liked how unique each of the exhibits were.  We have gone to a lot of children's museums all over the country, and I feel like a lot of them are very similar.  This one was unlike anything else.




 McKay was definitely the one who loved this the most.  He didn't know what to do first and then we had to tear him away from some of the exhibits.  I think he could have spent a few days in this place.




 Whenever we go on trips I start to noticed what an affectionate family we are.  This is not an abnormal thing.  I love it.





 They had set ups of different ways that people live in Asia.  My older kids loved learning about another culture.
 Josh was beat.
 The circus exhibit was definitely the favorite.  It was unbelievable.
 From the moment you walk in you felt like you were at a circus, only this one everyone could be part of.


 The boys loved these foam weights!


 Hunter, McKay and Josh all were part of a little circus act they put one.  They actually practiced a show for 45 minutes and then put it on for everyone!  Sad to say, the older and boys and I missed it.  I misunderstood when they were going to do it and came back too late.  I was so sad.

 Virtual reality tightrope walking.












We had such a good time at this children's museum!

Schimpff's Candy Store

 A couple of years ago I was determined to find every good old fashioned candy store and soda fountain I could.  We went the the cutest one on our way to Indianapolis for the children's museum.
 Right when we walked in, the sweetest lady came up to us.  She was married to a Schimpff and the candy store had been in her husband's family for along time.  She was giving away samples.
 In the back of the store there was a candy museum.  Lots of old containers and ads.  I loved it.




 We had to get ice cream at a soda fountain!  


 I wish we could have gone to this!  2 Centers!  Awesome.


 Turtle special.  



I love these little side things that we see on our adventures!