Guess Who's 5 Years Old!

 

Yes indeed! Cannon has turned 5, and what fun he's been having!

He's become quite the mini golf enthusiast!

Badges are being earned in the Junior Ranger program.

With so much historical value to be found right here in the park, a guided tour through the homestead was a must.

A short tour was great. But was a 3-mile hike necessary? I suppose so!

If the hike was necessary, so was the restful break. A bench sitting there waiting for the weary hikers passing by was like a mirage in the Sahara.

While on the subject of benches near a beautiful lake, this image has got to be included. Who wouldn't be ecstatic about booking a stay in this lakeside spot? 

As we shift gears to a bit of indoor fun, we have got to give a thumbs up to the local library staff in Lincolnton.  A story and craft time with a baby duck surprise encounter was a real treat to enjoy.

Being able to use the local library is a huge plus. We have been welcomed and encouraged to make use of a temporary card at a couple of branches so far and look forward to exploring many more along the way. 😃📚💿📚 

Walking through a new and different zoo is always a fun day trip. We recently discovered Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia. A few hours spent here is well worth the hour and forty-five-minute drive! 

With all the action lately, it's amazing there was enough energy for the big day!  Since we had some to spare, we went back to Columbia to check out EdVenture Children's Museum. Cannon had seen this place many times featured on two of his favorite shows. He was thrilled to learn that he could actually go and explore it himself. 

This is Eddie. He's the biggest kid in the world. He weighs 35,000 pounds, measures 40 feet tall (sitting down!), and is the centerpiece at this museum.
Where's Cannon?

Inside Eddie! I know! But it's really a great anatomy lesson.

Can you believe that, after hours of museum fun, he still wasn't too tuckered out to enjoy pizza and games at that wonderful place called Chuck E. Cheese? 😐😉 

Thanks for coming along with us to enjoy a few of our adventures, especially Cannon's big day!!

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See you later✋