The girls were aggravated with me for weeks that I would not tell them where the spring break trip was going to be.  So the morning of the trip, they woke up and had to figure it out.  They finally did figure it out and off we went.  We had the best time and many "adventures"  including my driving in unknown traffic, a terrifying subway ride, unexpected snow, a very nice hotel, the science museum, the zoo in freezing weather and of course the Gateway arch.  We thoroughly enjoyed it!!!.....Even Bennett got a treat from the doggie store (even tho I don't think he missed us while spending the week at the campground with Gramsby and Papa T