Wisconsin Dells - Much Needed Bubble from Reality

Given the news we got last week, we were so ready to pack up the house and get away from reality!  In addition to our adorable little fan coming, my mom and sister Molly were meeting us at the resort. We couldn't wait to get there Friday morning.  We left our house around 8a, grabbed bagels and then we were off.  We beat my mom/Molly to the Dells so we scoped out the joint and before long we were all there, checked in and finding our Villa.  Molly kept telling my mom how this villa was nicer than their house HA.  It was an awesome destination, thank you Sodahl for the advice!

Before long we were in our first indoor water park.  It rained a bit Friday afternoon so this was our only day spending time indoors.  Maci loved having endless swim buddies and I enjoyed time sitting with Connor alone in a chair.

 I quickly found the bar and these gems

$25 and then refills for $16 - YUM!

 It didn't take long for all of us to be laughing!

Clint had to point out that this chimney had an odd shape . . . 

making Maci's shower seem not so innocent! ;-)

After a few hours of swimming, my mom and I ran to the grocery for some essentials and breakfast items and grabbed lazy KFC on the way home.  Almost every fell asleep on the couch while watching Olympics after a long day of travel.

Saturday - Sun was finally coming out!  The highlights of our day were Original Duck Tours, Moosejaw for lunch and hours of outdoor swimming fun!

Siblings ready for a walk

 Maci and her buddy Molly on the Duck Boat

 Daddy & M by the Duck Boat

 Moose Hat Fun!

 He could model for them!

 My crazy girl

Note the makeup on the table. . .UGH

 Mommy's Studs

 Connor Styling by the Pool

Brave Aunt Molly and Clint tackled that crazy slide

Sunday - Another awesome day in the sun and I got better with remembering to use the camera!
Highlights included : LONG time of outdoor swimming and Tommy Bartley free boat show.

Bathing Beauty 

The Best Weekend Crew!

 Maci & her lifeguard

 Mom Enjoy Sun 

ALONE

Not for Long. . .  

 So Many Pictures of Connor's Water Fun

 Best of Buds

 Family at the Water Show

 Mom & Molly

Mom looks like she is crying b/c well. . . she is!

That woman couldn't get in or out of that chair :-)

 So excited b/c the show started in 1953 and 

she began in 1953 HA

 Cuties!

 That darn clown Aqua - All Maci cared about

 Chuckles the Beaver - so random

 Her Fav Whack a Martian Game

 Rainbow on the walk back from dinner

Maybe this was a nice sign of good things to come!

The Babes Bathing in a Jet Tub

They drive us crazy but are our world!

Monday - Woke up and had to pack up and head back to reality.  I received so many nice notes over the weekend from family, co-workers and friends who have us in their thoughts/prayers.  Those notes are so appreciated but also reminded me of what we are heading home to face, ready or not.  We all packed up, said our teary goodbyes and were off.  We pulled into the twin cities around 130p and have spent the afternoon doing the usual Sunday errands - grocery, laundry, daycare prep etc.  I need to tackle some email soon since my schedule is a little crazy this week.  However, I actually welcome a busy week to keep me distracted and focused on things I am able to control.  Maci just was heard saying "Dad, can we go back to the Dells right now?!" Ahh from the mouths of babes.

Lots of Love,

C, K, M & C