Staycation

My Aunt Lois, Uncle Victor, and Sarah made the long trip over here to see us in August. It happened to work out that Rebecca's family was here at the same time, and we all got to spend a few days together. We don't see them very often, but we had so much fun that I wish they lived next door. The kids really loved playing with Sarah, who was very patient with them and played more soccer than she probably wanted to.

Aunt Lois suggested visiting the Columbus statehouse, which we had never seen.

Here, the kids are lying on the floor, looking at the skylight, and listening to their audio tour guides.

While on the tour, Chase and Gabriella went to a closed door and started  rattling the handle really hard. Turns out, that's where the Governor's office is. We know this because a gentleman came out and invited us in for a special tour (I think he was escaping a boring meeting, but he was really nice). We got to see and touch the same desk that Abraham Lincoln was standing at when he found out that he had won the presidency. (Correct me if I'm wrong, Aunt Lois.)

We also made homemade ice cream and slime. Not at the same time.

Wishing we lived closer, but we are so glad that they were able to come out!