Spring Break

Coming off our trip to Vegas, we rolled right into the children's spring break, which was a pleasant way to transition back to reality. Being that the children didn't quite understand the concept of spring break ("Mom, is it another day off?"  "Am I going to first grade after spring break?") we decided to keep our plans relatively simple.  We did; however, have one surprise planned for the kids, an overnight trip that would take our family to Wisconsin Dell's Great Wolf Lodge, a first for our crew. Wanting to keep our little ones guessing and filled with suspense, we presented them first with a gift bag containing a new swimsuit and cover-up.  (My, how their little bodies have grown!) The swimsuit was enough to send our gal over the edge...

 

 

We could have called it a day right then and there.

 

With two excited kiddos and one clueless babe, we packed the back of the van full of all the necessary items to sleep, swim, and clothe our family for one night.  It is both embarrassing and amusing just how many "necessities" a family of five requires for a simple overnighter. 

 

We arrived at the Lodge with three out of five well rested, and revealed part two of the surprise.

We would be spending the night.  At this point, the little lady started having heart palpitations. 

 

The third surprise came after check-in as the little lady and man slowly approached a large window overlooking the indoor water park.  With eyes wide, mouths gaping, and mind's blown, they turned to us in disbelief.  Feeling pretty excited ourselves, Jeff and I joyfully watched our little ones take in each detail of the Lodge.

 

Moments later as we entered our room, the final surprise came, as bulging eyes took in the "Wolf Den," their bunked lodging for the evening. 

 

During our stay we enjoyed hours of water play, dinner delivered tableside by train, the bright lights of the arcade, a bedtime puppet show, and countless French fries.  It was the perfect getaway lasting approximately 24 hours,  and resulting in three grateful and very tired little ones.