Weekend in Springfield

Last weekend we went to Springfield, MO to meet up with Grandma Rhonda, aunt Kim, uncle Mark, and cousins, Zach and Phoebe. Ronnie's dad was bowling in a tournament there, so we decided to all go to spend some time together. We went up Saturday morning and spent the afternoon at the "Discovery Center", a children's science museum. The kids absolutely loved it but the adults were worn out by the time it was over. We then ate some yummy Italian food and went back to the hotel to relax in the hot tub while the kids swam. On Sunday, we enjoyed the afternoon by doing some shopping. It was fun to get out of the house and spend some time with family. I'm glad we got to do it! Thanks, Rhonda. :)

Arriving at the Discovery Center. First exhibit: digging for dinosaur bones.



A flying ball!


Flying airplanes.


Zach pushing Ashlyn on the wheel borrow.


Ashlyn on the big wheel. My little hamster!


Playing a drum.


Dress up!


Ronnie and I being ridiculous.


Ashlyn playing the xylophone.


Breckyn hanging out in her stroller. She was a good baby all day long.


The kids doing a science experiment in which they got to see their DNA. They did a good job listening and following directions.



Such a cutie!


Ashlyn and Zach flossing the giant teeth.


Ashlyn taking a sip from the water fountain toilet.


Ronnie riding a bike on a wire. The rest of us were too nervous to do it!



Kim and I with the little girls.


Ashlyn touching the ball with electricity, making her hair go wild.


The girls in the hotel room.


Swimming at the pool.




The kids were worn out at the end of the day.


Ashlyn making Breckyn laugh in the car on the way home.


Yesterday Ashlyn had a fashion show with her donkey, Lily. Lily got to dress up in all of Ashlyn's dress up clothes.

School girl donkey



Princess donkey


Dorothy donkey


Hula girl donkey