MofA

For spring break, my mom requested some family time together. So, we drove to Minneapolis (1.5 hours from Rochester) and hung out with grandma, grandpa and my siblings (Megan and Mike). It was our first time in a hotel with two kids, William's first time in a hotel bed by himself, and Amelia hadn't slept through the night in several weeks. We were a little concerned about how that was going to go down. We got a hotel near the Mall of America with a pool - so a lot to be excited about too!

We checked out IKEA- Amelia enjoyed the pillows while Mama furiously tried to locate curtains and pillows.

Lounging out

Peek! More than one person asked how much the baby on display was. I warned them about her lack of sleeping at night and her wide stubborn streak. Not that I'd be giving her up any time soon. Just so you know.

We went to the Mall of America for lunch and then followed it up with some play time at Lego land for the kids in our group. William had a good time also in case you're wondering!

William and a BIG lego guy. I'm sure he is supposed to be something, but I don't know what he is.

Impressed by the huge Lego dinosaurs

William gets a chance at the Legos

Daddy helps William race his car on the race track
I think William would have stayed here all day racing cars.Grandpa finally took Amelia over to watch the rides at the amusement park inside the mall. Amelia was very impressed with the roller coasters. Every time one would fly by, she would Ooooooo and point. I'm pretty sure she wanted at least a closer look if not a turn to ride, but I played dumb and pretended I didn't know what she wanted.

After some tears about having to wait in line, William got to ride on a semi truck much to his delight

And the two joined forces on a mechanical tour bus ride (that we didn't actually ride)

Amelia checks out the sights

Grandpa volunteered to take William on his very first rollercoaster ride. It was pretty tame and he said he wanted to do it. I was still a little worried he wouldn't like it and our amusement park days would be over before they began.

Smiles on the rollercoaster - the brave boy picked the front seat!

He also took a ride on Diego's rescue School bus with daddy

and Swiper's race cars. In which he laughed the entire time until he noticed Swiper hanging out in the bushes. He then spent the rest of the time asking what Swiper was doing there and if we could go see him.


After a busy morning and afternoon, we went back to rest before hitting the pool! Next up? Swimming pool pictures!