Throughout the pandemic we had to cut down our traveling. One trip that has not been impeded has been our trips to Kansas City. With our 3rd granddaughter being born last October, we really felt the need to journey back a few times to visit the family and imprint ourselves on our newest family member. Though the travel restrictions are not what they were last year, we are still very careful and try not to engage in activities that would expose us to the virus. That being said, we love to explore new things with the kids and have a great time.

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Our big adventure this trip was to Crown Center in downtown Kansas City. Crown Center is the home of Hallmark Cards and forms a type of town square for the city. At Christmas it is host to the Mayor’s Christmas tree and throughout the summer there are free Friday night concerts in the large open courtyard. The shopping and eating venues used to be much better, but there are still things to see and do like the underwater play area for little people. The girls had a great time weaving through the maze and poking their heads through holes, steering ships, and playing hide and seek.

Picture time with Grammy and Papa is a must and I thought we chose the perfect backdrop.

Our big destination for the day was the aquarium. We’ve been there before, but like the zoo, it’s always an adventure to see the animals on display and enjoy the interactive experiences. There’s a Legoland next door and I think Papa will have to make sure we visit that area sometime soon.

We love spoiling our kids and grandkids. Sometimes we get spoiled as well. My brother, David and his wife Jennifer graciously let us stay with them each time we visit. They bought a new boat this year and were able to take us for a wonderful ride and swim.

It’s always a treat to be able to travel and see our family. My mother is always glad that we are taking the time while we are able to see and do as much as we can.