This trip was just the boys and I since Ken couldn't really take any extra days off coming back from the 4th of July long weekend. He was bothered by this, but I was excited to have an adventure with the boys on my own. I was a little nervous about setting up camp by myself (the only adult present). We ended up taking our smaller tent since you need two adults to set up our large one. I found a KOA about 20 mins. outside Indianapolis where the tournament was being held and we were off. We were able to visit the Children's Museum of Indianapolis after we set up camp, and it was spectacular. I am a museum person for sure, I love going to any museums in any town I happen to visit, and this really ranked at the top of my list! The variety of exhibits and in depth information really excited the educator in me! The dinosuar exhibit alone is worth a visit.
Day two of our trip was spent at the convention center in downtown Indy. 10 hours of all Pokemon!! Both boys made it into the first round of video game competition with Pokemon Black and White. Unfortunately it was a single elimination event, so after Ben and Zach lost their battles they were out of the tournament. I could tell both kids were upset after they lost, but they composed themselves like champs and I was able to get some great pictures. Eventhough the tournament play was over for them there were still many activities to take part in. There was video game and card trading along with side battles for anyone who wished to participate. What was so gratifying to me was the instant acceptance of my kids by others and vice versa. Both boys played all day long with kids they had just met, and it was like they had been friends forever! Everyone involved with the tournament was so wonderful, it was overall an awesome experience. We will be back next year for sure!
Day three of the trip found us staying at the campground, lots of swimming and roasting marshmallows, and of course a bonfire (that I barely got started with my wet wood). Sunday, we packed up and headed home. While we had a great time on our adventure, we missed Ken, our dog Rocket, and our house (free of bugs and rain).
I am looking forward to more fun times this summer and am happy we have so many more days before school starts (eventhough I've already started to see sales in the paper :-/).
