Ice Castle Fun

Before it got so bitter cold this weekend we went to the ice castle on friday evening.  I don't think we have ever had such perfect timing for an event in our life with the kids.  We got there when it was still light out and we were able to see a lot of detail of how the made the castle, and then we also saw the lights when it turned dark.  Not to mention there was NO line when we just walked in....when we walked out there was a HUGE line!  Plus....it was relatively warm for a January evening in MN.  Overall...the kids had a blast.  There were puddles for jumping which was the highlight in Isaac's eyes due to melting and well baby just does whatever he does so they both had a great time.  As for the adults we were amazed by the details, but disappointed in the lighting.  Not very impressive at all.  We were all super super glad we saw it in the daylight!!

Here are the pics, we had Papa along on this adventure!!  Added to the fun!

on the way in

puddle

He held onto Addy a lot because it was so slippery...he said "baby be careful."

detail of the ice castle

so cool!!

me and the kids on one of the melting benches

family pic

papa and the kids

me and my dad!!!

the lights

see not very impressive up close!