Great Wolf Lodge 2011

Our bi-annual trip to the Great Wolf Lodge in Kansas City has mercifully come to an end. It was definitely a better trip than last time mainly because Soren isn't a baby. The kids had a fabulous time, and really this trip was for them. Soren did a great job in the van, thank goodness, and there was only one threat to quit crying or we're pulling over. It's a new record, folks.

Here we are newly arrived at the hotel and ready to hit the water park. Yes, that's me in a two piece bathing suit for all the world to see. How great is that??


Soren went down any slide she was big enough to use. Next time I'm sure she'll be ready for the big slides with the tubes. Evelyn was on cloud nine on the big slides, but she wasn't quite big enough for the biggest (and most fun) slide. Dade spent the whole time climbing up flights of steps to get to the top of the slides and then racing down. Brody was a chicken. Nothing new there. He did enjoy the slides in the baby pool and took a few trips down the medium sized slides.

Here are some photos from our water park adventures:








We also had to stop by Cabela's to see the deer museum and huge fish tanks.



A new stop on our KC adventure was the T Rex Cafe. The food was pretty pricey, but the atmosphere was out of this world!









Our final stop before heading home was Build a Bear Workshop. The girls always get new outfits for their stuffed animals, and Brody got to pick a new bear this year. Dade was more than happy to sit in the van and read his book. Build a Bear Workshop is no place for a tween, I guess.

Soren got her Puppy some jammies and slippers.



Evelyn chose a cocktail dress and high heels for Lambie.



Brody got to choose a new bear, a camouflage bear named....Camo. He chose a Naval officer uniform for the bear.



I am very blessed to have a healthy, happy family. I am so proud that we have the means to take them on vacation. Now, if they would just stop getting on my nerves the whole time we're on said vacation life would be grand.