The highlight of February was our visit to the Midway Ice Castlesย – it has been on my bucket list for years! I was thrilled that they brought them back to Utah! If you did not make it this year – add it to your must-do list for next year. My children loved it – played on the slide and the tunnels for hours. Bonus – Lily got to meet Anna and Elsa! If only Snow-laf hadn’t gone to the snow spa before we got there!
In between our two visits to the Ice Castles, we drove over to the Dairy Keen. Whenever I ask about places to eat in Midway – Dairy Keen comes up! You know, the train place! The restaurant was decked out for the Olympics in addition to their regular entertaining decor. Our meal at Dairy Keen was seriously the most peaceful meal of our year so far. The children ate quickly and then played with the train and lego tables while Johnny and I finished. It was the perfect way to warm up before heading back to the ice castles! I had to splurge on one of their raspberry shakes, though, despite the cold temperatures!
Lily attended another fabulous interactive art lesson at BYU’s Museum of Art. The classes fill up quickly, but they are worth it! This month she studied Timothy O’Sullivan and landscape photography. When they were given the chance to “photo” their own landscape, Lily knew just where she wanted to go. A trip to the MOA always includes a walk in the sculpture garden outside for our family.
One first grade dance, one neighborhood Valentines play date, and dozens of home-made Valentines = a pretty fantastic Valentines for the Parker family. I love that Lily how excited when we come to her school.
Our family LOVED the Olympics. We enjoyed these yummy blueberry crepes as part of our Opening Ceremony celebrations. Cortland grabbed his flags of the world place mat and had fun identifying all the flags during the Parade of Nations.
And that is a quick sneak peek at the happenings around the Parker house during February!
What adventures did your family have during February?
How do you celebrate Valentines?
What was your favorite Olympic event? Did you watch with your kids?
29 Comments
Becky @ lovetobeinthekitchen · March 18, 2014 at 10:18 pm
We really enjoyed watching the Olympics! I love figure skating the most but enjoy pretty much everything.
My boys love the art structures outside the MOA! They think they are so fun!
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! · March 19, 2014 at 7:42 am
We totally missed out on the ice caves, which makes me sad. The Dairy Keen sounds like the perfect place to take your kids too!
brett · March 19, 2014 at 7:43 am
those blueberry crepes look fabulous. I haven’t done crepes in forever. hmmmm
Liz Mays · March 19, 2014 at 9:14 am
I spent quite a bit of time watching the Olympics too. The skating and skiing were a lot of fun to watch! Those crepes look outstanding!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) · March 19, 2014 at 9:55 am
We had an ice castle near us up in NH and it was most definitely the highlight of our winter.
Debbie L. · March 19, 2014 at 10:03 am
The Ice Castles look amazing. Living in Wisconsin Ice and Snow is what I know. But I never get tired of seeing amazing Ice and Snow! So neat! You have a fun month!
Dee · March 19, 2014 at 10:09 am
WOW! Look at that ice castle and YUMMMMM to those blueberry crepes!
Tess · March 19, 2014 at 11:19 am
Not that I want to think about anything cold right now, but that is so cool! I’m loving that crepe too!
Virginia @thatbaldchick · March 19, 2014 at 12:08 pm
The ice castles look like so much fun!!! And those blueberry crepes? Yes, please!
Erinn Sluka · March 19, 2014 at 12:19 pm
This makes me want to pack up and go now. my boys would love the caves!
tara pittman · March 19, 2014 at 12:21 pm
Those ice caves look so cool. My boys would love going in them
Lisa Jones · March 19, 2014 at 12:52 pm
These Crepes Looks So Yummy I Must Try!
Helene Cohen Bludman · March 19, 2014 at 12:55 pm
We always enjoy watching the Olympics and we were sad when they were over. I think my favorite sport to watch is ice skating but the ski jumping was pretty awesome, too.
Sandra · March 19, 2014 at 1:54 pm
this looks like a fun day!!! we always look forward to the Olympics!
Kathleen @ Fearlessly Creative Mammas · March 19, 2014 at 2:45 pm
We went to the Ice Castles for the first time in January. I loved it and took a lot of pictures. I will go back again, even though it is a pretty long drive – 5 hours. Your Blueberry Crepes look really yummy! I will have to try them.
Debbie Denny · March 19, 2014 at 3:37 pm
I will have to put the Ice Caves oon my list. Crepes look yummy!
Jennifer B · March 19, 2014 at 3:45 pm
I would love to visit here, sounds like lots of fun! Those crepes look wonderful too.
Maggie @ The Love Nerds · March 19, 2014 at 4:19 pm
Those crepes look absolutely amazing!!
Pam · March 19, 2014 at 6:17 pm
What a great overview of the adventures you and your family had this month. I have never heard of Dairy Keen before- I know, I’m out of the loop.
Robin {Mom Foodie} · March 19, 2014 at 8:54 pm
That ice castle looks mighty fun & I’ll take some crepes after.
trisha · March 20, 2014 at 6:15 am
I live in the south so the closest we are getting to those Ice structures are in our cups! LOL Looks like a lot of fun!!
Rebekah · March 20, 2014 at 6:26 am
Sadly I don’t think we got out of the house much in February. We did go to the Air and Space Museum though which the kids loved. Hubs also spoiled me on Valentine’s Day. ๐
Mama to 5 BLessings · March 20, 2014 at 6:33 am
fun and food right up our alley! Looks like you had a great month!
Danielle · March 20, 2014 at 1:21 pm
I love ice scultures, so I can only imagine what it would be like to be in an actual ice castle… amazing!
Aly Mashrah · March 20, 2014 at 3:34 pm
Those ice castles are the coolest things I’ve ever seen! I’d love to visit it one day.
Robyn · March 21, 2014 at 7:06 am
Yum, those crepes look amazing.
Debi · March 21, 2014 at 8:28 am
That would be so cool. And those blueberry crepes look amazing
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