Country Mouse Meets City Mouse

It is always a treat when my sister-in-law Natalie comes to visit with her family. We love spending time with them, and we really love giving them a taste of our city life. It amazes Natalie how much downtown has to offer and how much it continues to change each time she visits. She even got a little choked up this visit thinking about how much she loves St. Louis and how it is homebase for their family. This visit she brought Tim's sister and her husband, who also live in Tennessee. Tim took them to visit the Arch for the day. Daryl and Guy packed their sketch books and pencils and rode bikes to the art museum. I was excited to take everyone else to the City Garden.

The kids had a great time playing in the water features and jumping on this piece of art that makes music when you jump on the pallets.

Natalie and Reese on a rock in one of the fountains. Mimi and Pappy are keeping an eye on Aidan and Levi who are swimming in the same fountain.

A photo op of the kids at Kiener Plaza.

Aidan and Levi at the fountain in Kiener Plaza.

The boys at Ted Drewes.
Enjoying some sweet family time at Ted Drewes.

Reese hearts Ted Drewes. We could not get this cup away from her.

It was so great to visit with Natalie & company. They will be coming back in a few weeks and we can't wait to see them again! We love you!