Spring Break Trip to Minnesota

Apparently I've been busy! I just realized I haven't posted anything in 5 months- oops! It's definitely not for lack of material.  Well, let's see if I can catch up.

In March, I (Briana) had 10 days off for Spring Break, so we decided to take a quick family trip to Minnesota.  Not necessarily the smartest choice (it was colder there than in Iowa), but we had fun.  We started off with a trip to Chuck-E-Cheese, which was just down the road from our hotel.  Not sure I would repeat that experience in a big city.  It was SUPER crowded.

Aiden squirting the target.

The bicycle Doug had to peddle to lift into the air.

A trip isn't complete without a little SkeeBall

Our hotel had a pool- which Aiden loved!

We had to jump in many times.

We also took a trip to the Mall of America.  We actually only went in 2 stores, and our only purchase was some Peeps.  We mainly enjoyed the rides.  I was surprised by how many rides they had for little ones and Aiden loved them all!

Waiting in line.

Riding on the Blue's Clues Ride

Daddy was trying to make the ride a little more exciting...

In front of Sponge Bob's Bouncy house.  Unfortunately the line was too long to jump.

Dora's School Bus

Someone's ready for the next ride...

Dora's car.

It whipped you around the corners.  My stomach was not happy after this ride.

Once again, Doug was VERY excited!

The next day (after a hour of traffic and construction delays), we went to the Como Park Zoo.  I was surprised by the animals they had there, despite the snow on the ground.

Looking at frogs in their habitat.

Dancing in the hall.

Pretty flowers in the garden.

Giraffes!

Polar Bears!

The seals? seal lions? put on a little show for us.

And of course the giant turtle statue.