Monster Trucks and Other Stuff

Seems that everything we do lately involves some type of transportation (airplanes, tractors, etc...), so of course we had to visit the 4Wheel Jamboree at the Indiana State Fairgrounds! This is basically a huge gathering of a bunch of giant 4 wheel drive trucks. Unfortunately, this was not an easy place to take small kids or strollers. We basically had to push the stroller along the side of the street with exhaust blowing in our faces, next to trucks that could have crushed us at anytime. Pete said that I was being a little dramatic, but it did make me VERY nervous. All Emery and Gavin want to do right now is run around and NOT be in their stroller, but this definitely wasn't the place for that. Gavin loved looking at all of the trucks, but wasn't a big fan of the loud noises. Emery just wasn't a happy camper for most of the trip. We still had fun and Gavin and Pete will probably go back next year. Emery and I will be down the road at the zoo. :-)

"Do you think I'll fit in at the 4 Wheel Jamboree??"

Pete and Gavin checking out the big truck. Emery wondering when this would be over.

Happy to get to run around for a few minutes while we watched the rock crawl.

Tired of being happy. Sooooo mistreated.

Having a little fun again!

Pete was so proud!

While we were taking the two pictures above, a lady asked if I'd like her to take a picture of all of us. Of all the places we've been with the babies, this is the first time a stranger has offered to take a family picture of us.......and wouldn't you know it, it was in front of a Monster Truck! Anyway, I declined the picture and thanked her.

The babies fell asleep quickly in the car after the truck show. Since we were already in the area, we decided to stop by the Children's Museum after their nap. They were super fussy, until.........the water table. This was the first time they've been big enough to play at the water table and it was a HUGE hit. We tried to keep the splashing to a minimum, but we weren't always successful. I think the other parents were glad when we finally left. :-)

Playing nicely, before the splashfest began.

Crazy splasher!

Gavin loved it.....and only tried to stick his face underwater once.

After playing in the water, we checked out the comic book section and the science area.

Checking out his favorite superheroes

We were all wiped out by the end of the day. We had a busy, fun, weekend!