We're off to see the Wizard!

The picture of Sophia in front of the giant Tin Man in the last post is from the Wizard of Oz Museum in Wamego, KS. I thought it needed a post of it's own because it was so much fun! Any fan of the movie or books should definitely check it out. It's literally in the middle of nowhere Kansas but worth the drive from St. Louis. We decided to make the weekend trip before we moved to Ohio. We opted to drive to Wamego first, check out the museum and then head back to Kansas City, MO to spend the night. We went on a Sunday but in hindsight I wish we had gone on Saturday so we could enjoy all of what downtown Wamego had to offer. In typical small town fashion nearly everything was closed on Sunday. Joe was disappointed that we missed Toto's tacos. The museum was just a storefront downtown and when you entered you walked into the gift shop. But in the corner was a little front porch and screen door, much like the Gale household. Once you pass through those doors you enter the Magical land of Oz. There were different sections celebrating each character as well as a collection of all of the books written by Baum. It was an absolutely magical place that Joe and I loved just as much as Sophia, if not more. And there was a little treat for mommy and daddy, too. Just down the street, the one other store open was The Oz Winery. Best concord grape wine I've ever tasted- Witch in a Ditch. Cute little shop and a great place to buy gifts for all of the wine and Oz lovers in your life.