Discovery Park of America

We were able to take one 'trip' over Spring Break! We drove up to Union City to visit Discovery Park of America. I wanted to keep it a surprise to the boys, but Evan saw me packing bags. He got very upset because John was gone for the week and said "You're leaving us too? Who will take care of us??" The jig was up. I told him to keep it quiet, but when Luke woke up from nap we were going on a trip.

If you know this kid you know he wasn't letting me off that easy. He asked me 200 questions. Finally I told him I would tell him were we were going but not telling him who we were meeting there!

I showed him online all about Discovery Park. He was so excited to go! Those little dimples and excited demeanor...I just couldn't keep it from him. I told him I wouldn't tell him who was going as well, but we could play 20 questions to guess who it was. It only took him about 7!

He was excited about Lila and the entire McClain clan was going to be there. When we got to Reelfoot the boys scoped the place out and settled in. I knew sleep wasn't going to come easy with four kiddos in bunk beds, especially my two vocal ones. Around 10:30, I decided to give up the fight and take Luke into my room. I had a set of bunk beds along side my bed that I put Luke into. He was asleep within minutes.

Amazingly enough we all up, showered, cars packed, and out the door by 9:30. We arrived at Discovery Park shortly after doors and opened and we were off!!

This is the museum's welcoming committee.

Thank goodness there were three adults. Emmy stayed with twins most of the time. I trailed Luke and the big kids hung with Bill. 

This was by far one of Luke's favorite exhibit. I am still not sure what it does or what it was saying to him.

It was fun dancing in front of this thing. We learned I have really cold hands. Can you make out my body in the second picture?

 

The water section was a hit for kids of ALL ages!

 

 

There was a two story slide all the kids ventured down multiple times.

We came back to this solar energy exhibit multiple times. You use the mirrors to reflect light onto other mirrors which makes planes fly in a circle on the ceiling. 

They had an 20,000 aquarium that sent my anxiety through the roof. Do you see that fish?? I mean, Do.You.SEE.IT?!?!

 

The museum showcases a lot of different modes of transportation.

 


I can't see old cars like this without thinking of my dad.


The outside grounds were just as impressive! Discovery Park has about 50 acres of land with 6 different sections ranging from a Tree Maze to an old school house, settlement, chapel, mill ridge, and a train depot! Whew...we are so thankful Wednesday was a pretty day!





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All in all, it was the BEST day of Spring Break!!