I took my inaugural ride to the Children's Museum event. It was everything I remember it being: the freedom of just being out there on the road with nothing between you and the wind. I love it.

The event was a really good time, too. There was so much for the kids to do and see, I think they were a little overwhelmed. There was more than just equipment to play on, there were crafts and booths and events...Calvin's favorite was making salsa. He went back three times, each time trying to make it hotter. He also placed third in the pedal tractor pull. They didn't actually keep track, each kid got a certificate, but we did.



I think Malea liked her little purple buddy the best: they had kids fill socks with dirt and grass seed and put faces on them, and eventually they'll grow grass for hair, like a chia pet. We were waiting in line for the horse and buggy ride while the kids did that, but you might be able to see the buddy in this picture with me and the kids by the helicopter.



Or maybe not. This is another really good one of the kids:



We all just had a really good time, though I think Matt was the one who was ready to leave by the time all was said and done. The kids liked the crafts more than anything, and I was very impressed with the whole set up. It was very organized and the lines for things weren't too long and when they were there was always something nearby to keep the kids occupied while they waited. It was a really nice day for it, too. We'll have to go again next year.