PJ Party at the Magic House

We waited and waited for the Magic House expansion to open (more than doubling the size). When it opened a few weeks ago, we went for a quick visit, but didn't have the time to really explore. Tonight, the members were invited for a Teddy Bear PJ party so we hopped right over. Nicholas chose to bring his beloved "Baby Joe" rather than a teddy bear.

A really cool new addition. At the opposite end from where Nicholas is, you drop wooden balls. As they fall down the track, they play a song. Each little step plays a note. Nicholas recognized the song instantly as "Oh Yes, Oh Yes It's Springtime" from Little Einsteins. Otherwise known as "Spring" from Vivaldi's Four Seasons. A big hit with this one. Music and balls. Doesn't get much better!

Charlotte on the other hand was much more impressed with the cookie selection.

Another favorite. This is a three story bean stalk (there's a fairy tale exhibit that this ties into) perfect for climbers like Nicholas.

Downstairs in the addition is an air tube exhibit. Balls of yarn are stuffed into the starting hole, then they zip through FAST and pop out the other end. In a few places, there are flaps that can be flipped to alter the path. Nicholas could have stayed here all night.

Because the big boys had taken over the starting hole, Charlotte was completely content to stick a ball at the ending hole, then have it shoot out. She'd then retrieve it and start over. Love the simple entertainment.

Onto the new construction zone. After the amazing construction exhibit we saw at the Indianapolis Children's Museum, we had high hopes. This wasn't quite up to that level, but it was still neat.

There is a two-story residential building site. Upstairs, you can put in the insulation. Tom and I had never seen styrofoam insulation like this. We're so behind the times...

There is lots of PVC for building structures. The hard hats were especially fun!

Perhaps following in Grandpa Doug's footsteps with a career in pipes??

The last new area we explored focuses on the branches of government. Nicholas pretended to be a judge, and wandered through the room for legislators. But most of all he loved the replica Oval Office.

Solving the problems of the world, one phone call at a time

Candidate in 2040?

2044?

We've been huge fans and supporters of the Magic House ever since we've lived here, and it was fun to spend an evening playing there. We love the expansion!