Saturday, May 23, 2009

Jiggle Jam Family Fest

We decided to do something fun this weekend and thought the kids would enjoy going down to crown center for the Jiggle Jam Family Fest. We were right. They had a blast. There were all sorts of booths and activities for the kids. My favorite part was the live music. The kids favorite part was the fountain.


Jacob was all excited about the bubble tent. Unfortunately the bubble solution SUCKED!! They had bubble machines blowing bubbles all over so the kids weren't real disappointed. They still had fun playing with the wands. It was mainly the adults who were complaining about how lame it was.


After we had enough of the lame bubble tent we headed up to the "Jiggle Stage" for the live music. The band playing was called "Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players". They were so much fun. Jacob and Lizzie had fun for a while, but got restless before too long and started wandering.

Here's Lizzie clapping for the music.
Once the wandering started we decided to head over to the fountain. Lizzie ran right in and was soaked within seconds. But then she was finished and didn't want any more to do with it.


Jacob took his time getting wet. At one point Mike tried to push him in the water cause he was taking so long. He wasn't a big fan. lol. But eventually he went in on his own and was soaked. It wasn't easy tearing him away from the water. He had a blast! But we had heard good things about the band They Might Be Giants, so we dragged him away hoping he would get into the music.






No such luck. He tolerated it for about 5 minutes and was done. He liked the confetti but that was about it. Not that I blame him. We were a little disappointed in them. They were not NEARLY as entertaining as Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players. :)
Here's a little clip from the Not Ready for Naptime Players. This guy got really into it.



By the time we got the kids into the car to go home we were ALL tired and cranky. But all in all, besides me having some minor allergy issues, it was pretty darn fun. The kids had a GREAT time. It was the perfect way to spend our last Saturday in Kansas City.

7 comments:

Wendyburd1 said...

Why didn't they have this kind of stuff when WE were kids?!! It looks so fun!

Mary said...

he reminded me of Will Farell in SNL with that tambourine

Jen said...

That looks like so much fun! I am so glad that you made it to Crown Center before you left. (barely, made it) As hot as Saturday was, the kids looked like they had the right idea. But what a fun activity to end your time her in Kansas City. And I'm so going to miss having you around:( It makes me sad you are leaving.

Mike and Marisa Compton said...

I miss KC a lot we never did get to go to crown center. That looks like it was fun!

Unknown said...

What fun family times! What a sweet little mom making those fun vacation memories! Sometimes those little fairs and gatherings are the best!

Kacey said...

That looks like so much fun! The kids are so cute!

Debbie said...

That looks like so much fun! Glad you got to play a little before all the hard work of moving!! Good luck with the move. I saw the videos on Mike's blog and your new place looks awesome!!! When I finally graduate, I'm totally going to come barge in and visit in that awesome guest room upstairs and then take a trip to that super awesome beach. I'm thinking the drive would be worth it for those seashells! :-)