We took a quick weekend trip to St. Louis to get away before school starts for Ethan. On Friday evening we went to a Cardinals game. Saturday we headed around town and went to the City Museum - which was quite interesting and swam at the hotel. We attempted the Arch, but the line was too long & it was just too hot! By Sunday we were all 3 ready to come home. 
You don't have to be on the beach to play in the sand. Ethan mentioned to us this afternoon that, "We couldn't move to Florida because they didn't have any tractors on the beach there."
I bet you all wonder what the tooth fairy left me for my front tooth. Well I actually got really lucky. There was a table of older women eating right behind us that night and they thought I was so cute they gave me $6!
Can you believe that? I'm now getting paid to smile :)
The tooth fairy left me $5 for my first tooth and 5 + 6 = 11. So how did I spend my $11?
Meet Hermie the Hermit Crab. My new pet.
Dad is surprised he's still alive after the ride from Florida to Indiana. But Hermie made it! Last week was letter "H" week at school, so I took Hermie for show & tell.
I haven't introduced Hermie to Parker yet...I'm not sure they'll be best buddies.
Live from the city of New Orleans:
We all loved the aquarium yesterday. It was very interactive and kid friendly. Ethan is excited to tell you about the shark he touched! We did a lot of walking along the riverfront and through the French Quarter. Needless to say we were in bed & asleep by 8 p.m. Next stop - Florida!
