Family Fun

On Saturday, we visited Conner Prairie, an outside living history museum based on life in the 1800's. The museum is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the first successful air mail flight with a special hot air balloon ride. The balloon stays tethered and rises 387 feet above Conner Prairie. Here are the boys and I before our ride.

Looking up at the balloon ride before our turn...I'm getting nervous at this point, but I was brave for my boys.

On the way up...

We stayed at the highest point for 10-15 minutes. It was a lot of fun. Everyone enjoyed the ride. From the top...

The boys taking a canoe ride in the Lenape village

Caden drilling holes in a board, 1800's Lenape-style

The boys played some baseball in the field behind the schoolhouse

Cole in the outfield

Caden crossing home plate

The boys in the schoolhouse

Cole modeling a coonskin hat
We had a great time at Conner Prairie. Our visit produced a lot of questions from Caden. The differences between then and now that seemed to amaze Caden the most--schoolhouses and outhouses.

On Sunday, we enjoyed a morning of games and pizza at Chuck E. Cheese's. ALL of my boys love Chuck E. Cheese's. It is very easy entertainment.


After Chuck E. Cheese's, we went to Kiln Creations in Broad Ripple to paint some pottery as a present for our 9th wedding anniversary. Curt is so good at matching up anniversary presents/activities with the recommended gift (9 is pottery). Caden painted a baseball, and Cole painted a puppy. Curt and I painted an Indy memory platter with the boys' handprints in the middle. Our creations will be ready next week. We're excited to see the final products!