Lake Geneva

The last Friday of summer Anna and I drove one hour to Lake Geneva and spent the day there.  I am sad to say that it took me eight years to finally make it to Lake Geneva, but I am so glad we finally did it!  I would say it was one of my top five summer days.  

We began our day at the Geneva Lake Museum.  This place had rave reviews online, it only cost us $7 because all the kids were free, and the museum was SO kid friendly.  My kids just had a ball and we spent almost two hours there.  I would 100% recommend this place!

The first thing the docent showed the kids was this beautiful painting.  She even let them touch it!  She had them count the people, boats, and animals.  

Next she had us sit at this big beautiful table with fancy chairs and a big fancy light above it.  They were enamored.  

Next stop was the hat room.  So many hats for all the kids to try on.  Max and Marshall did not want to participate in this activity, but the others sure looked cute.  Please excuse Rachel's binky, she was sick and wouldn't give it up that morning.

Rachel found this doll buggy, with a porcelain doll inside.  The docent let Rachel push it all over the museum the entire time we were there!  Both my mom and I grew up playing with a doll buggy just like this.  So sweet. 

Marshall loved this old post office.

The old fire truck was also a huge hit.

One room school house.

After the museum we had lunch and bought delicious ice cream at Kilwins.  Yum, yum, yum.

This kid loves Blue Moon anything.

After lunch we walked about two miles on the Geneva Lake Shore Path.  This path goes all 21 miles around the lake, but obviously the kids weren't up for that.  It takes you right along the lake, but also through the backyards of everyone who lives right there.  Gorgeous lake, gorgeous homes, gorgeous scenery.  Loved it!

Marshall found his dream home.

We wrapped up our day with a sign of affection.  These two.  I really hope they get married.