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Guess where we spent Wednesday! Here are thirteen things about our trip…

13. Huntsville Space and Rocket Center!

12. Field trip for my oldest.

11. Chaperoned and took youngest for fun.

10. Houston…We have a problem. Bus drivers didn’t know where they were going. Should have clued in when I asked which way they were going and they told me, not familiar I must have made a confused face because they asked me if I knew a different way to go. I told them yes and showed them in the atlas. It looked more four lane than their original plan, so they went with it…sort of. Instead of taking the direct route I described they decided to extend our adventure through a few more cities, miss the interstate, backtrack, and then finally…we arrive.

9. I had my oldest, youngest, and two boys to keep track of. The boys turned out to be really sweet kids who helped keep track of the youngest. They did everything I asked of them and were entertaining to watch as well. Loved their excitement at seeing all there was to see.

8. Lots of exhibits and attractions. Wish we had more time available.

7. Saw the Moon landing IMAX first. The boys had never seen an IMAX so it was really a lot of fun to watch their reaction.

6. Enjoyed an hour or so of rides.

5. Could not BELIEVE my nine year old was brave enough to ride the space shot. If you’ve been to an amusement park you’ve seen it. Shoots you up in the air 140 feet in 2.5 seconds, feels like a rocket launch at 4 Gs. EEEEEEK!

4. They also insisted on the Mars rover simulation and the gravitron style ride call G-force. I did the Mars deal, but I really don’t do spinning rides. Besides, youngest was an inch too short. Lucky me.

3. I insisted the kids look around the museum and tried to tell them as much as I remembered about things I recognized. I really didn’t want this trip to be all about an IMAX and rides. Whenever we went in school there was a guided tour. Little surprised it wasn’t available for us.

2. Got the boys back on the bus at the appropriate time and then took the girls around for a few things they wanted to do.

1. After seeing a few more exhibits, repeating the Mars rover, and making our way to the car we stopped and did the Mars climbing wall. Yes, I participated as well. A lot harder than it looks. Rather embarrassing to get stuck with no holds to advance your climb only to looks over….and up… to see your five year old making it to the top. The kids were really impressive with their climbing. I would love to do it again. Well, without an audience.

Great trip, tons of fun, and we’re even considering Space Camp for future adventures. Make sure you leave a link to your T13 and leave a thought. Thanks for stopping by!

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