With our big move to DC coming up we've been packing in as much Cleveland family fun as we can. Derek and I love the island Put-in-Bay so we decided to take the kiddos over on Saturday for a fun adventure!
The fun started right away as we drove our car onto the ferry. Drew thought this was the coolest thing in the world. After the 20 minute ferry ride to the island, our first stop was lunch including our favorite lobster sandwich and lobster bisque. We ate waterside and watched some boats roll in and out. Then first up on our adventure was the Butterfly House. There are over 700 butterflies in this huge room and they are beautiful. The colors and sizes are so amazing and the kiddos loved watching them fly around.
Right when we walked in a gynormous one with blue wings landed on Drew!
Next up was Perry's cave which was essentially this underground area with some rock formations. It was nice and chilly down there and the tour guide had some interesting stories, but I was itching to play some mini golf! Drew did awesome and although we skipped a few holes (if you've ever played with a 4.5 year old, you know how long it takes), it was a fun time!
We originally had thought of putting Ady on my back, but we decided to just let her roam instead. The stinker kept trying to pick up the balls, though, so we had to get an extra one for her to carry around.
Last up around that area was the kids maze. Drew had a BLAST as I followed him around (dad and Ady stayed in the observation deck) but I mostly just tried to avoid the huge spiderwebs hanging everywhere.
After all that energy exerted, it was time for some sweets. And our sweets of choice is always ice cream!
Across the street from ice cream was an awesome park that Drew had a blast at.
Timeline of a 4.5 year old walking and losing balance on a balance beam!
After that we made a last stop at a tall monument. The line was long to get to the top so instead we just explored the grounds and Drew told Ady all about pine cones.
We caught the 5pm ferry and head home with 2 sleeping babes in the car.
I'd say that means they had fun.
So cute and looks like such a fun day!!
ReplyDeleteYou guys are making so many amazing memories! :) Love the photos.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great day! And how did I miss you are moving to DC? When? I need to figure out a time to grab coffee or something before you leave :)
ReplyDeleteLooks so nice! But, I missed the announcement about moving to DC!!! I've been a bit MIA in reading blogs the last 2 weeks, will def be going back and finding that post!
ReplyDeleteThis place looks like so much fun and that picture of your kids on the bench is AMAZING! I love it!
ReplyDeleteAlso, kudos to Derek for hitting focus on that picture of you and Drew in the maze. Andy tries hard, but I always get pictures of me and the kids soft with a structure in the foregroud or background tack sharp. Wah.
I love Put In Bay it is one of my favorite places to visit! Looks like you guys had a blast!
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