Spring Break 2012

This year we took a "stay-cation" for Spring Break.  Erik had to work most of the week so it was up to me to keep the sillies busy.

On Monday we visited the Columbus Zoo which is one of their fav places.  Ethan is a big animal lover so this was heaven for him!  We spent a lot of time at the petting zoo but they were disappointed that the ponies were not out so they could ride them.  Okay with me...saves me some cash!  We spent the entire day there and my legs were going to fall off.  We explored the entire zoo in one day which we usually do not do.  It was quite windy but a nice sunny day and the kids did not want to leave.

Here is Emma with one of fav animals....Hannah the snake!

Here is one of Ethan's fav animals...turtles.  He took this picture.

Tuesday, I took them to Super Games where they have bounce houses, games, etc.  I had never been there and it is really close so we went. Super Games had an open-play from 1-3 pm for $14 for both kids and I ended up getting 8 visits pass for $30.  So this means we will be back!  They come to Emma's school every year for her "end of school year games".  I could not get any pictures since they were running around so fast.  I did get one or two from my phone but they were somewhat blurry!

Wednesday, I took them to the Franklin Park Conservatory to see the butterflies and glass blowing.  We spent the entire day there and even had lunch which I was not planning to do.  We got there at 10:45 am and left at 3:45 pm.  My kids did not want to leave but again, I was exhausted and they were not.  We even had a reporter from the This Week newspaper take our picture during the butterfly release and it will be in one of the neighborhood papers this week.  

Thursday and Friday, Erik took those days off.  We spent those days, sleeping in, going out to eat and shopping!  Saturday was a relaxing day running errands and playing outside.  Then of course, watching the Bucks lose...boo!

All and all, we had a great Spring Break!  Of course, I think I spent just as much money as I would if we went out of town!  Oh well, it was nice to take a break from work, school, dance and swimming!