Hot Springs, AR

In June we traveled to Hot Springs, Arkansas for a family reunion with Robert's grandmother's family.  We were a little apprehensive about how the kids would do on such a long drive, but I'm happy to say that I don't think it could have gone any better (thank you minivan DVD system, dinosaur masks, lots of snacks, cheap new toys and flashlights, and great-grandparents who were happy to help entertain the kiddos).



We drove to Arlington on Wednesday, spent the night, and drove the rest of the way to Arkansas on Thursday.  After we settled into the hotel, Robert, the kids and I drove over to Bathhouse Row to see the historic houses and get out some energy.  The path behind the bathhouses was really pretty, but it was hot, so we didn't last long.



On Friday we took a tour of the city and the lake on a WWII duck.  Driving straight into the water was a little unsettling, even though I was expecting it!



On Saturday we toured Tiny Town and Dryden Pottery.  The kids especially enjoyed Tiny Town - it was very interactive, and Claire & Will loved seeing what would happen when they pushed different buttons.



We mostly just enjoyed catching up with family over meals and just hanging out together.  We think Will's favorite part of the trip was watching the fountain in the Embassy Suites.


Second favorite part of the trip may have been watching Monsters Inc. multiple times.  I bought a copy before the trip so that they would have something new to watch - and watch - and watch.