Kansas City Visit Recap

It feels like just yesterday we were saying 'only 5 more weeks til we're home'. As always, the trip came upon us quickly and we're already back in Cleveland with only memories and pictures of our vacation. Although it's not easy for Drew's grandparents, saying goodbye to family has become less painful for me. Most of the emotions I suffer are internal from seeing our families say goodbye to Drew. It's hard watching him reach for them and cry as we carry him away. Hopefully we only have to do this a few more times before we're back in Kansas City permanently... but I digress.

We did quite a few things with both sides of the family and you'll see a bunch of pictures over the next few posts of them. But before we get into the actual visit, I'd like to recommend an AMAZING purchase to keep a toddler busy on a plane. This "Catch 'em" game was a whopping $2 found at a local craft store and it entertained Drew for at least a good half hour. He would put the 'fish' back into their holes, take them out one by one and play with the poles as well. I'd highly suggest you get one of these if you're flying with a little one!

It was hot when we arrived so we had to start our vacation in the water at Mimi and Grandpa's pool. This was followed by a WONDERFUL dinner to celebrate Cal's upcoming birthday at Garozzo's Restaurant. We all enjoyed gourmet, delicious Italian food, wine and deserts!

The next day was spent with Grandma and Poppa starting off at Wonderscope Children's Museum. A bit larger and more to offer than our Cleveland Children's Museum, I was impressed with each room they had set up. There was quite a bit for toddlers to do, some with the assistance of an adult. My parents had so much fun watching Drew explore and we probably could have spent more than a couple hours there. 

I love the pictures of my mom and Drew building. He would carefully hand her a new block and cheer when mom would add it onto the tower. Her face in the middle picture shows how much fun they were having.

Apparently it wasn't just for children either. Derek had some fun with a lego challenge and I caught my dad playing with exhibits several times. I guess we're all just children at heart!

More to come later this week!