Spring Break for the Mini's...

The beginning of Hayden and Bailey's spring break was spent in Maryland with Michael's grandmother and his family. They were able to see the cherry blossoms in Washington, DC and eat at a Roy Rogers. Here are Michael and Hayden enjoying a burger together. 

The Marx family would return Tuesday evening. Bailey had an orthodontist appointment Wednesday morning. Claude and I drove to Shelbyville Wednesday afternoon and met Andie to pick up our Mini's to spend the next few days of their break with us. 

On the way home we stopped in Frankfort and had lunch at Taco Bell. Then we were off to the other side of I-64 south of Frankfort to introduce the Mini's to Josephine Sculpture Park. We went to Walmart first and picked up some paint markers for them to use. I posted before about Claude and my first visit to Josephine Sculpture Park. We really wanted the Mini's to have the opportunity to write on the wall there. Hence, the paint markers. They very much enjoyed getting to do this. Then we walked through a bit of the park on our way to the car. I sent Andie and Michael pictures as we drove home. Andie's response, "Everyone should have grandparents that teach them about horse racing and graffiti!" 

Thursday, April 4th, our outing would be to Frankfort. Claude had a KIA Board Meeting. We tagged along, dropped him off and headed into Frankfort in search of the Rebecca Ruth Candy store. We were able to tour the place where all the candy is made. At the end of the tour the Mini's were given a free piece of candy. It turned out to be Bourbon Balls. These were first made here. Those Mini's thought they were big things getting Bourbon Balls. I also had them each stretch a penny. They had a good time with this adventure.

We still had time before picking up Claude, off we drove to the Frankfort Cemetery. Our goal, to find the grave of Daniel Boone. The Mini's were fascinated with some of the head stones as this is a very old cemetery. The neat thing was seeing the Kentucky Commonwealth Capitol from Daniel Boone's grave.  

I thought we might make it to the Vietnam Memorial in Frankfort. This is the coolest tribute to those who lost their lives in Viet Nam. But, we got a text from Claude that he was just finishing up so we pointed the Buick toward where Claude was and then headed home after picking him up. Good day. Andie and Michael we proud of us for getting these two out two days in a row.

Friday, April 5th, would be our last full day with the Mini's. We slept in a bit. Then we packed these two up and headed to Williamstown, Kentucky to have them see the Ark Encounter. We toured the interior of the Ark and then walked to the Ararat Zoo for a bit. Tried to entice them into riding a camel but neither of them would. I totally enjoyed doing that in Egypt and was hoping to share that fun experience but they just didn't want to ride a camel. But, they enjoyed the Ark and Bailey was very happy being with animals. And, Claude and I got extra points from Andie and Michael for getting the kids out and about three days in a row.

In the evenings we watched several movies. We ate lots of foods the Mini's wanted. Happy they ate well on their solid foods so we could spoil them a little with the junk foods. Claude would drive them home Saturday morning after dropping me off to visit with Papa. It was a good spring break and the Mini's went home ready to rest after visiting Maryland and then touring some in Kentucky.