Sunday, June 22, 2008

Exploring Colombus

When we first found out that we were for sure moving to Colombus there were a few people in our ward who had lived there before and they told us we would love it. They were right! We are having a great time. I can't believe all the fun things that there are to do. This picture was taken at a park with fountains that squirt up and waterfalls. The ladies in the ward call it the Bunny fountain park because there are huge bunny statue's on top of this hill that the water park is by. It is free you just come with your toys and swimming suit and play.
We got zoo passes and we have gone a few times now. They really have a wonderful zoo here. The kangaroo's were especially fun to watch this particular day.

Lots of statues all over the zoo to climb on. And of course we had to stop and climb on all of them!


So much for looking at animals. Once the kids discovered this amazing playground it was hard to get them excited about anything else. Oh well it's great exercise for them and Chris and I just need to remember to bring a book.

Here is a picture of only half of what is there. It is quite the playground.
This little clip was taken at Fancyburg park in Upper Arlington. We went with our good friends from Hershey who also moved to Colombus for residency. It has been so fun having them here. It was a really nice park with an awesome playground. This clip doesn't really show it but I thought it was cute of mykids interacting. In this clip Steven says he is going to a music festival. We went to a jazz and blues music festival the night before with some new friends and had a great time dancing to the music with helium balloons. So that is what inspired his imaginative play.

Here is a video clip of the kids playing at the bunny fountain park. I'm not sure what the real name of the park is. I am sure we will be making lots of visits to this park this summer. We are having so much fun exploring and we also are having fun making new friends. Everyone here has been so friendly to us. We have been invited to lots of things and we feel very welcomed. There are so many young families like us in this ward and someone is always planning something. So if I get bored or lonely here it is my own falt!

10 comments:

Unknown said...

Columbus looks like a fun wonderful place. I am so excited for you. I can't wait to come and see you there someday. Thanks again for posting these pictures.

The Kooky Queen--Rachel said...

That looks like so much fun and that playground...oh man, I don't even think *I* could resist sliding down that slide!

Hansen Family said...

Natalie we are glad you guys are having so much fun:) Its nice to start off having so much fun before Chris starts soon. Its good to be in a good place for resisdancy:) Take care we miss you guys.

Kellie Jean said...

Natalie,
Its good to see you are exploring and liking OH. You are missed in Hershey, I'm sure you hear that a lot! Its good to finally see a post of Columbus. I hope you are loving your house. I bet Chris is starting his residency about now. Good Luck!

Cheryl said...

Wow, you've discovered some awesome stuff. Hope you are enjoying the new home. You definitely look like you are staying busy!

Just US said...

I'm glad you have found an awesome place to live! That playground looks awesome, my kids would love it too!

The Thompsons said...

You are having way too much fun!! I am so glad you are liking it there!

The Harrises said...

Well, why didn't we get exposed to this park when we were there for a visit. Right! Probably because it rained a good bit of our stay. How did the garage sale bookshelf turn out. I'm wearing my whole new wardrobe from a house that Jocelyn and I scored at! I need to garage sale more often.

TP said...

I'm glad you are enjoying your new home. I wish we had some cool water parks for free in Ut. That would be really fun. Amazingly Green River, WY has one and the girls really like it.

Mandy said...

It looks like you're having such a great time, hooray! However, we miss you!!! It was fun to see the clips of your kids.:)

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