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The Great Bunny Train 2013

**This post is made possible thanks to our friends at the National Railroad Museum and US Family Guide. All thoughts and opinions are my own.**

The weekend before Easter, our family was fortunate enough to attend The Great Bunny Train at the National Railroad Museum here in Green Bay. We spent 3 hours checking out the museum, participating in Easter activities, meeting the Easter Bunny and going on a train ride.

I have lived in Green Bay my entire life and I have no memories of ever actually going to the railroad museum so this wasn’t just a great experience for the kids but me too!

The kids had a great time meeting the Easter Bunny. (Minus Alexander who was scared to go near him).

The kids really enjoyed checking out the trains.

I enjoyed seeing all of the people and snapping pictures.

Ellie really enjoyed her freedom and being able to run around, play with big floor puzzles and the train tables.

Before calling it a day, we made our way out to the train depot and boarded the train where we took our seats, met our conductor and received a special golden egg with a chocolate treat inside.

The 3 older kids enjoyed sitting on the top tier of the train car while Alex, Ellie and myself remained on the lower level.

All in all everyone had a great time. Alexander is already planning on going back this summer to see Thomas the Train!

Thank you to our friends at the National Railroad Museum and US Family Guide for making this possible.

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Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam – Green Bay Resch Center April 6-7

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*This post is made possible by Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam. I received a promotional item in order to facilitate this review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate links.*

Get ready Green Bay monster truck fans!!! The Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam is pulling into town and putting on a show at the Resch Center April 6th – 7th. (TICKETS) You can save $5 per adult ticket using discount code TRUCK.

I have 3 boys in my house that are super excited and cannot wait to see this show!

Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, stars the biggest performers on four wheels: Monster Jam trucks! The twelve-feet-tall, ten-thousand-pound machines will bring you to your feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over – OR smash through. The 2013 touring season brings more Monster Jam excitement with the celebration of Max-D’s 10th Anniversary providing a massive night’s entertainment tailored perfectly for your family’s budget, and these colorful, larger-than-life beasts are sure to capture the hearts of both young and old. Playing the Resch Center for the first time ever on Saturday, April 6^th and Sunday, April 7^th. Kids tickets are only $10!

Get up close to these colossal creatures at the Monster Jam Party in the Pits. This ticketed pre-show experience provides event goers with unparallel access by allowing them onto the actual track where they will meet the drivers and collect their autographs, take photo’s with the trucks, walk the ramps these massive machines will jump and explore the obstacles they’ll destroy! Truly the ultimate experience for any Monster Jam® fan. There is a Pit Party (open pits) on Saturday, April 6 from 11:30 AM-1:00 PM. All patrons 2 years of age and older can purchase Pit Party tickets for $10. Must also have an April 6 2:00 PM show ticket to enter the pits.

Green Bay Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam Truck Line-up:
Grave Digger driven by Gary Porter, Max-D driven by TBA, Monster Mutt driven by Whit Tarlton, Advance Auto Parts Grinder driven by Frank Krmel, Just Get Er Done driven by Mitch Tulachka and Robo Machine driven by Shane Phreed.
Subject to change without notice.

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The Great Bunny Train

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The Easter Bunny is coming to town! But before he travels the world – hiding colored eggs and baskets filled with chocolate for children of ALL ages to discover on Easter morning – he will be visiting the National Railroad Museum!
Each admission to the Great Bunny Train includes a day of entertainment, crafts, and games for children of all ages, including a chance to ride the train and meet the Easter Bunny. Television station WFRV (Channel 5), Applied Leadership, Green Bay Seven Up Bottling Company, Great Harvest Bread Company and Beerntsen’s Candies are event sponsors.

An Easter egg hunt and other event activities can be enjoyed throughout both event days. Visit the craft station where everyone can make an Easter crown, decorate eggs and an Easter bag (to bring home your candy and crafts). Games will include an egg spoon game, ring toss, Easter bowling and the Big Boy Ellie Bag Toss game! All of the Museum’s regular exhibits will be open. The entertainment stage will have a variety of musicians and magicians.

The Great Bunny Train is coming to the National RR Museum 3/23-24 Get Your Tickets Today! www.nationalrrmuseum.org

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The Harlem Globetrotters #GlobieFamily

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*This post is made possible by The Harlem Globetrotters. I received a promotional item in order to facilitate this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate links.*
I am excited to share that I recently became a Harlem Globetrotters Affiliate! For years, my kids have seen the commercials advertising the local show of the Harlem Globetrotters right around Christmas and this year I am super excited that I will get to take them to their first show!!

With Alex working 2nd shift these days, our evenings are often filled with homework, after-school activities, different appointments and faith formation class once a week.

Lately I’ve been trying to make our nights without daddy a bit more fun. We now have pizza and movie night once a week, a weekly game night and we’ve been spending more time in the kitchen together as a family as well.

When time and finances allow for it I love taking the kids to special events in the area and I am really happy that this year, right after Christmas I am going on a date with Zack, Libby and Alexander to see the Harlem Globetrotters here in Green Bay!

When I shared this news with the kids they were really excited and they cannot wait to go. Mom better start saving up for some awesome souvenirs!

Be sure to get your tickets to a show near you!!

“The Harlem Globetrotters love seeing families laugh together during our games, and would love to see your family when we come to a city near you. If you’re looking for an awesome event the whole family will enjoy, get your tickets to the Harlem Globetrotters “You Write the Rules” tour. Your family’s smiles will start before you even get to the game because this year, your family can vote at harlemglobetrotters.com, and decide rules for the game like two balls in play at the same time that could affect the final outcome. After the game, Globetrotters will stay on court to sign autographs and take photographs with your kids. The only thing better than finding an event the whole family will enjoy, is getting a great deal on it. Save $7 per ticket* by using the promo code “TOGETHER”. Get ready to experience a show your family will remember for a lifetime! *Discount available on select ticket levels”

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Sesame Street Live: Can’t Stop Singing

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Disclosure: I received complimentary tickets to the show from Vee Corporation. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Today, Alex and I made our way to the Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena in Green Bay to take Alexander and Ellie to see Sesame Street Live: Can’t Stop Singing.

This was my first time attending a Sesame Street Live event, Alex and Alexander attended a show back in 2010 when I was in NYC. I was so happy to be able to tag along this time and even more excited that we were able to get some free Meet & Greet Passes from a friend who wasn’t able to use them.

We arrived at the arena 90 minutes prior to the show to get in our Meet & Greet.
Alexander was beyond excited!

The kids got to snuggle with Elmo & Cookie Monster, and the Alex and I even got in on the action. From there we toured Sesame Street and took some additional pictures (stop by The Megalomaniac Mommy Facebook Page to see more!), and then we hung out in the Play Zone to see a few musical performances and warm up before the show!

All in all a good time was had by all. Ellie lasted the first 20 minutes of the show before passing out for a nap and woke up right as it ended. Alexander was glued to the show the entire time. Both Alex and I enjoyed the show and loved all of the different tunes….I am seriously regretting not buying the CD of the show so we can listen to them again!

Be sure to find out if Sesame Street Live: Can’t Stop Singing is coming to a town near you!