Lincoln Children's Museum

I have not had the privilege of gushing about Lincoln's children's museum until now. I went at least once in college and could not forget how amazing it was. I was thrilled at the chance to get to take my own children. We thought it would be a perfect winter activity and this weekend seemed to be a good fit. We braved the masses going on a Saturday but felt it was worth it so that Brad could be there for the fun.

Michelle Smith had given the kids birthday money with the intention of them using it for this museum, so we had it stashed away for the occasion!

Our first stops were the car fix it shop and animal care clinic. They were able to put tires on a car as well as paint a car on a giant ipad-type screen. They also got to pretend to bath, dry, feed and put collars on some huge stuffed dogs and cats. :)

I cannot say enough how much Makin loved how many cars/trucks etc they had there. Everything had buttons they can push and at least half those buttons made noises. Listening to him drive the ambulance, which had pedals that made screeching noises, was hilarious. He was just in heaven. He said his favorite part of the museum was the tractor. (Am I hearing cheers from the grandparents?) This tractor even had a big screen the driver looked at that looked like a field they were driving through. Pretty amazing.

Brad and Lorelei's favorite part of the museum - the water works. That's what Lorelei calls it anyway. :) They all LOVED making pvc pipe creations. Brad tried to get as many of the little fountains as he could going to one place so it was a strong spray of water. I believe he took into account making it tall as well? :) There is a reason they have plastic up that high to keep the water in! Lorelei was very intent on making her own and loved putting them together and came up with ideas such as wanting to connect the one she made to what Brad made. Makin was just super excited his dad was making, "the tallest one ever." Lorelei kept saying, "I love water works!"

On the third floor there were planes/trains/space and more. Makin loved flying the plane and driving the train. The Lunar Landing had awesome sound affects that made it sound like they were blasting off. Then also upstairs was a giant pin art (like you usually see the size of your hand) we had fun doing impressions with faces and hands, and then Brad lifted them each up to have a full body print. :) Pretty fun stuff! :)

Lorelei did her own face paint and was so proud of herself! (What a great yet simple idea!) She spent quite a bit of time in the Lunar Landing blasting off into space. She also pretended to fly a plane and made quite a great impression in pin art as well. :) Love that smile.

It was such a great way to spend time as a family and I'm so thankful we were able to enjoy it together.