Wednesday, July 25, 2018

St Louis Day 4

On Wednesday was our last day. The Palmers left early
but the rest of us ended our time in Saint Louis
at Grant's Farm. 

We first checked out the Budweiser Clydesdale horses that are trained
for the Anheuser Busch events. 



We took a tram ride around the park to see some animals. 




We arrived just in time for a "Furs and Feathers" show



Grandpa treated these 3 to a FUN PASS that included a few extra activities.
The girls were EXCITED! 

Later we found out that it was National Carousel Day - how appropriate! 



Then it was off to bottle feed goats! 

Avery got cornered and did NOT appreciate it. 

After Aubrey got bombarded, she screamed, and we put her on the safe side -
on the outside of the fence so they were safe!
Needless to say, it wasn't their favorite experience - ha. 

So Steve was left in the pen by himself to finish bottle feeding the goats - ha! 

Avery did get a cone with pellet food for the goats, too. 

The best part of the FUN PASS might have been the sno cones! 


When you're around Anheuser-Busch, we could get 2 free beers each - sure! 


waiting for the elephant show 



We found Aubrey's favorite animal - PEACOCK! 



We had a late lunch after our time at Grant's Farm and then headed home.
Here's a good sign they had fun and were worn out!

Thanks for the fun trip, Grandma Char and Grandpa Craig! 

St. Louis Day 3

Tuesday began day 3 and we had breakfast at the house
before we headed out!
Andrea made all the kids matching shirts
"Making Memories - 2018 - St. Louis"


Go BLUE TEAM!

Our stop for the day was the MAGIC HOUSE
Children's Museum!

slide made of packing tape 


hiding in the fort room 

"Jack in the Beanstalk" stairs up 3 floors 

The kids had to climb up and down quite a few times.

Doing a Swahili craft

making a Kenyan bracelet 

construction zone 

President Aubrey Kaisand 

President Avery Kaisand 




This was a neat experience - you decorated a sea creature, then scanned the image
and it became animated on a screen around the room! Very cool! 

Aubrey's fish "swimming" on the screen -
orange and purple balloon fish. 

Avery creating her jellyfish 

Avery's jellyfish drifting with her name.

They had a great picnic spot for our lunch together.

Dancing with the statue friends. 

We went back in after lunch for more fun!
Trying to create a bubble around me.


Aubrey and the static ball 


Avery's turn - we had a "hair-raising" experience 

slide down a couple floors 


Avery spent quite a bit of time being a pet vet 

CRAFT ROOM! 


The Magic House was HUGE!
We spent 5 1/2 hours there and could have spent more! 

Back to the house to grill for supper (for the kids and grandparents)

Some of the kids enjoying ipad time before bed. 

the siblings went out for supper to a Greek restaurant
very close to the house 

And after supper, we did an Escape Room!
I couldn't believe it but we actually escaped with 1:26 left!
Way to go "In & Out Laws!"