Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Pirate's Cove












































7/29/2008
We went to Pirate's Cove today. The kids had fun playing on all the rides. The Pirate's Plunge slide was a favorite. The Paddle Boats were a fun way to cool off. The show was really lame, but the kids didn't mind. 

Jumps and Jiggles

7/29/2008
Jumps and Jiggles is a little play place in the Elk Grove Park District.  It is best for younger children, but Maddie still had fun there.  The best thing about this place is the unlimited rides on the historic carousel.  The carousel is 28-feet high and features 18 hand painted, jumping horses and an Oita Chariot.  The kids loved the design of the horses, and it was a fun way to kill time before Pirate's Cove (located right next door) opened.


Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Picnic on the Riverwalk


7/23/2008
The kids and I had a great day on the Naperville Riverwalk.  The local library hosts "Picnic on the Riverwalk" which involves some singing, dancing, a puppet show and some stories.  We brought a blanket and a little picnic and had a lot of fun on this very hot day.




























Max was sooo hot that he just couldn't keep his shirt on. 
He kept asking me if he looked cool and I kept saying, 
"No! Put your shirt on!"
He finally agreed to keep his shirt on when I bought them candy fans at Naper Nuts and Sweets.  The fans were worn out by the end of the day, but they were well worth it!

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Magic Show and Morton Arboretum

On 7/22 we went to a Magic Show at the Lisle Park District.  Afterwards, the kids had fun playing in the Children's Garden at the Morton Arboretum.

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Wheaton Ward Picnic

We met the ward at the Forest Preserve for a church picnic on 7/19/2008.  It was a pretty, drizzly day.  We met some nice families and the kids had fun playing with new friends.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Kohl Children's Museum with Rylie

7/16/2008

Today we met Maddie's friend Rylie at the Kohl Children's Museum.  They had a lot of fun playing around.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Making Wind Kites

7/15/2008
The kids had fun making wind kites at the Dupage Children's Museum.