Mall of America Adventure

So what is there to do in Minnesota in the winter, you ask? Well, besides all the exciting outdoor activities, you could also visit Minnesota's other sport--huge indoor malls!

 

Chels and I, Ashley and Blake, and Dad took the girls to Mall of America in Bloomington for the day.  We first visited Sea Life, the aquarium that has an underwater-esque feel because for part of it, you are walking through a glass tunnel with the water and fish swimming above you. 

 

 

Claire and I checking out the jellyfish

Claire and Lila looking at the jellyfish

Lila wonders "what's in there?"

Claire is excited to see all the fish!

Here we are "underwater" in the aquarium

Can't remember if this was a stingray, or a shark. Either way, Lila didn't seem scared, she was interested!

Lila is moving so quickly, she's a blur! Must be excited!

I think this is when the shark was swimming overhead, scary!

Daddy Blake and his girls checking out the fish on the surface through this portal

Riding the escalator is so fun! Who needs to go on rides at the indoor amusement park, Nickelodeon Universe?  Well, I guess we do! 

 

 

After the aquarium, my brother Luke, sister-in-law Amy, and nephew Gavin came to meet us after work.  Bonnie and Ben were also able to come. We spent some time at Lego Land, then took the kids on some rides before we had dinner.  We had so much fun!

Here's Papa Tractor with the granddaughters at the Disney Store, playing in castle

Clarabelle can't wait for her cousin Gavin to arrive so they can go on some rides!

Claire and Chels playing Legos at Lego Land

Chels, Gavin, and Claire

I think Chels likes the Legos just as much as the kiddos!

Lila and Blake playing with Legos

 

Cousins Claire and Gavin, excited to go on some rides at Nickelodeon Universe!

 

Gavin on the carousel

Auntie Chels and Claire, with Auntie Candace and Lila on the carousel, too!

 

Cousins, waiting excitedly for the ride to begin!

Dora the explorer, we love her!

Claire, Auntie Bonnie, and Gavin in Dora and Diego's school bus.  Bonnie was the only one skinny enough to fit on the bus with the kiddos!

 

After we had gone on enough rides, we went to the Rainforest Cafe for dinner

They have an "authentic" rainforest soundtrack playing, it was quite loud! We were hearing monkeys, birds, rain, thunder, and even a dolphin all throughout dinner. Very amusing!

Ash and Blake with two tired little ones

 

 

 

We had a really great time!  Glad everyone was able to make it for Vig family fun day!