Great Wolf Lodge and SNOW!

Since we were going to be around this Christmas, we decided to go somewhere fun for a couple of days.  We have heard about the great wolf lodge from some friends and thought we would give it a try.  People had assured us that yes we would be able to handle all of our kids there by ourselves and no one would drown!  So off we went!  It was a really fun time, exhausting but very fun.  Our little girl might as well have fins.  She was born to be in the water.  She has no fear and loves every second of it.  Ever since she learned how to swim this summer she has been unstoppable!  She had a blast and loved all the slides, wave pool and lazy river.  J took a little while to warm up but once he realized that the kiddie pool only went to his knees he seemed to be okay.  He loved exploring the hotel and hanging out with the fam more than he loved the pools.  G just hung out!  He loved watching all the people and getting loved on all day by mom and dad!  He slept in the stroller for a little while, splashed in the pool, and got held the rest of the time.  It was totally doable and I would recommend it to everyone.

While we were gone, record breaking snow made a visit to our house!!!!  We were going to stay an extra night at GWL but decided that we were just too tired to do it again.  The snow had melted where we were and I thought well the roads will be plowed (Duh!) so we'll just have to go a little slower because of the ice danger.  Boy was I wrong.  The 2.5 hr drive turned into about 8.5 hrs!!!  It was never really a dangerous drive but we had to go so slow because the roads had not been plowed!  I guess when you get 8-15 inches of snow, it slows things down a bit.   We were welcomed home by a winter wonderland.  It was so beautiful!!!!  So exciting.  The kids have been playing in the snow a little but there is just so much snow that it is hard for them, ya know.  It almost covers them up!  We never measured it but I think it was like 18 inches or something ridiculous!!!  We never bought snow boots for the kids, thought they wouldn't need them, but regretting that decision.  Rain boots didn't really cut it!!  I think C is afraid that her feet might fall off if she goes out there again.

light saber

gathering snow for ice cream

making snow ice cream (YUM)

Love Having N home this year.  So thankful for this sweet time together as a family.  Praying for all those soliders and airmen who are deployed this holiday season.  We know first hand that it is so hard.  Praying that God would bless their sweet families.