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We decided to take a quick trip down to St. Louis.

  We went to REI first to see if there was anything Chris wanted for his birthday and then went to lunch.  We found a P.F. Changs, which was great because it was something we don't have in Peoria. 

 Then off to the Magic House!

The Magic House is a fabulous children's museum in St. Louis.  You can't even get to all the different parts in one day.  Instead of trying to see everything this time we let the kids really explore in each area we went to.  We all had a great time!  The kids especially liked the Lewis and Clark exhibit...the canoe and fishing.  Then we had a quick bite before heading home.  It was a late night, but it was well worth the drive!