Family Vacation 2016 - North Platte :)

Having infant twins meant a family vacation wasn't going to happen this summer.  The idea of it overwhelmed me.  We did, however, make a trip to North Platte to see my parents.  While there, we tried to squeeze in a number of fun things for Monroe so that it felt like a vacation.  

Packed and ready to go on our first trip with the twins

 On the first night, we headed out to Cody Park.  They have rides, animals, and the best ice cream in town.

 We have taken Monroe to the rides for four years now, but this year it really struck me how wonderful this place is.  The city runs it, so they are not looking to make a profit.  It costs $4 to ride 10 rides!  There are five rides to choose from, and they are perfect for Monroe's age.  Next door at the concession stand, they have the cheapest, tastiest ice cream.  I think we would be out there regularly if we lived in NP.

On Wednesday morning we took Monroe to the Children's museum.  I so wish we had one of these in Grand Island.

 This room in the museum was so cool.  There was a projector on the ceiling that projected an interactive game onto the floor.  The games were all different and they changed every 1-2 minutes.  We spent a lot of time in this room.

 Scattering marbles

 Popping bubbles

Stomping on mice

 Choosing which cup the food is under

Taking orders at the pizzeria

 Life-sized Operation

Hanging with Pierce

Graham was running errands with my dad and Zach

MRI macine

Doc Runcie

That afternoon we went swimming.

My dad and I swam too, but we didn't make it into the pictures.

The next morning we got out Monroe's bike.  It had been a few days since Zach took off her training wheels, but the rain had kept us from practicing. 

I don't know how long I thought it would take, but Monroe was riding way sooner than I expected.  She was so proud!

This is my mom's dress from when she was little

My parents took Monroe to pick out her first earrings

Then we went out to the lake.  My parents' friends have a paddle boat that we rode.

Playing dress up in my old dance outfit

On our last day, we left the boys with my parents and took Monroe to Cody Go Karts.  I worked here during the summers in high school and college.  This was Monroe's first time going.

We had a wonderful time in North Platte!  Thank you, Mom and Dad!