to the arch! again

The next day (Monday June24th), we went to the St. Louis Arch.  Last year, Ewan did not get to go.  He had said no, so we didn't get him a ticket.  Then, he was sad that he couldn't go up.  So, this year, we went back with the plan that everyone who could/wanted to, would go to the top, because we were not planning on coming back to go up the arch again for a long time.

Found an outdoor parking area to park in after coming close to scraping the roof of our van on the underground parking garage ceiling.

First stop, snacks! I like those hard candy sticks-50 cents each-a good price for a sugar fix.  Andy bought tickets for himself and the 5 older kids.  Kinley and I stayed on the ground.

Looking out the top of the arch.

Kella loved looking at the water, and riding in the elevator.  She kept telling people "elevator!" and "to the top!".  So excited.

Ewan, also excited to go.  He had been talking about it for a while.

 

 

 

In the elevator.  Not sure how Liam felt about the ride up and down.

 

 

A late lunch was earned for the weary travelers,

 

Then, back to Grammy's for some fun with the cousins,