Arkansas Manthe's: Fall break to Ohio

Friday, October 19, 2018

Fall break to Ohio

The kids have a few days off in October every year. The past few years we have gone to the beach, but this year we decided to go to my parents' house in Ohio. We haven't been there in quite a while, so we were all excited to get away and go see them. Esther and the girls had a free weekend, so they met us there as well.

Sweet Abbie has gotten so big.

We headed to a park the first day because it was so nice outside.

This park was so old school but so fun!

After lunch we headed to see my dad's baseball game. (the college team he coaches...)

Joey got to run the scoreboard most of the time which was so fun for him.

Papa and Gramma's hot tub is always a hit!

The next day we went to my parent's church and then headed to a local dairy farm where they had a fall festival.

And where they have amazing ice cream.

I don't think Esther had to put her girls in their carseats once all weekend. She had quite the little mamas helping her! :)

Papa is always good at getting the kids settled down before bed.

Abbie LOVED Joey.

Esther and the girls headed home Monday morning. The rest of us loaded up and headed to Cincinatti to see the Creation Museum. It was amazing!

We were all enthralled with the 4-D show about creation, and all of the information and life sized replicas throughout the museum.

There was a petting zoo outside which was fun.

Joe and I said "no" when our kids wanted to do the $5 camel rides. Papa and Gramma quickly said "YES!" :)

The camel rides were one of the highlights for the kids, though!

The next day the guys went golfing and the girls went shopping.

This toy store was the favorite. ;)

A yummy lunch out.

And then that evening we got to go help my parents pick out a new puppy. There were SO many cute ones. Our kids begged to take one home. 11 hour car ride...new puppy...not going to happen!