Every year, we travel to Des Moines in mid-August to take in the state fair…we LOVE the state fair. The crowds of people, the hot, the food….

but this post isn’t about the fair…that one’s coming in part 2…its about the other fun things we did while we were there that weekend.

We are blessed with wonderful friends who let us crash their party every year. The invite my circus into their house and we spend the whole weekend playing and seeing Des Moines.

Last year when we were there, we went to the science center…but only got to stay an hour or so. Not nearly enough time to explore it all.

I love this place. Kids can touch everything, and you don’t have to be afraid to let them do it!

Abbie and Ellie playing with the air.

Ev’s hands…I’m surprised he touched it…

Captive audience…

but i don’t think the ending was what he hoped for.

my little weather girl

and my future scientist…trying to figure out how the ball wall worked.

I loved watching all the kids try and figure stuff out. Fun seeing their little minds at work!