Train Rides...
The oldie but goodie train ride was awesome. We got to basically see the whole park this way! Plus, you can never go wrong with a train ride when it comes to Blake.
Giant Tree House....
While on the train ride we saw a giant tree house playground. This thing was insane! It had ropes bridges, several rooms, slides, everything! Blake took off and was ready to conquer that thing. Mommy, on the other hand, probably should have stretched first. Haha.
Dinosaurs..
The best part of the whole day was going on the Dinosaur walk! Blake wasn't really sure what to expect and I think he was so surprised when he saw life size dinosaur models! I don't think he was fully convinced that they were fake. In his mind, he thought they were going to start moving any second. He wasn't really keen on having his back to any of them. He didn't trust them! Haha. I loved it because it reminded me of when I went there as a kid. So awesome!
The Life and Science Museum and a beautiful pebble creek beside the tree house. It was a great place to cool off some.
Overwhelming Mommy Moment #1...
I forgot to mention that I was somewhat sick during this date. I had a really bad sinus cold. Oh yeah, and it was 96 degrees outside with awful humidity. After chasing Blake all over this massive tree house, it is obvious to say that I was overheated and maybe even running a fever. Regardless, I needed a break so I told Blake we were going to the little cafe to get lunch. Once we stood in line forever (with SO many people around), I got that really cold chill that often comes when you are gonna pass out. I immediately felt light headed. Great, I was by myself with Blake at a massive place...passing out was not an option and it was not on our schedule! Quick thinking kicked in and I grabbed a cup and got some ice at the drink machine. Blake loved eating the ice, but more importantly, I put the ice on the base of my neck and on my wrist. It cooled me off pretty quickly and I drank a ton of water. I started to calm down and feel a little better. Whew... Close call!
Butterfly Park and extras...
We went to the butterfly park last, then saw the inside of the museum, and even went to the gift shop. Blake got binoculars and a dinosaur egg that will hatch in the water. I guess I didn't take many pictures at that point because I was too focused on staying cool and not passing out again!
Overwhelming Mommy Moment #2:
When all was said and done we left and went to the car to head home.... almost... Once we got to the car I realized I didn't have my phone. Instant Panic Attack (for obvious reasons!!!). We quickly ran back inside and I checked the gift shop, which is the last place we went to. It wasn't in there. I tried to calm myself and thought maybe it was in the car and I just didn't see it because I was too worried. We went back tot he car and I looked very carefully for it. Nope. Not there! Instant panic attack AGAIN. We went back inside one more time and I went to the front desk. Thankfully my phone was there!!! I apparently left it in the bathroom and a nice person turned it in. Oh. My. Goodness. I was so grateful to the amazing person who turned my phone in!!! We went back to the car for a third and final time... ready to call it a day!
Even with my little mommy freak out moments, we had an amazing time! In fact, I think Blake was a typical boy and I am not sure he even noticed my panic moments. HAHA! We had a great time bonding over some of his favorite things. He also learned so much and grew in his fascination of dinosaurs. Surprisingly, this ended up being one of our favorite things this summer!
Life is good....
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