Andrew knew that I really, really wanted to go to the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame this year. I just thought it was so much to spend when I wasn't really sure that the kids would enjoy it, and getting away without them also seemed impossible, so I hadn't really given it much more thought. However, on the last day of school last week, he brought home five complementary vouchers! Someone he has known through years of coaching had sent out an email asking if anyone wanted any because he had some available through his work with baseball. Andrew was able to get five of them, and although they expired next week we were pretty sure that we could get there over break. We decided this would be the day, and while Robert and Catherine were pretty indifferent, Thomas was very excited.
We got to see so many fun exhibits and Thomas was especially excited to see names he recognized. We had watched the induction ceremony on TV this year, so he was particularly excited to see the plaques of this year's inductees...and the fact that one was Ken Griffey, Jr., whom Thomas remembered watching play made it even better. He had an absolute blast. When we left, we decided to do lunch, and I remembered that we weren't too far from the Montgomery Inn Boathouse. The kids love the original restaurant and Thomas said this one was even better because of the view! This is right on the river and it was really foggy today. We had a fabulous lunch and then made our way home.
Thomas dubbed it the "best day ever"...a title which I'm sure will be gone in two days at Christmas. I must admit, it was a pretty great day and I loved sharing this as a family!
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