Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Family Vacation Time At Great Wolf Lodge December 2015


We all vacationed recently at the Great Wolf Lodge in Mason, Ohio just before Christmas for the first time.  We were all impressed with the outside and inside of the Lodge and couldn't wait to try out the huge indoor waterpark.



The boys suited up and had an amazing time trying out all the bells and whistles of the waterpark's offerings.  Needless to say, aquatic nirvana was reached by all, including Andrew and I.  We tried out their water rollercoaster, the Hydro Plunge, and were thrilled yet soaked within seconds from the start.  The boys are already talking about when we'll be back!


This is the boys' "kids' kamp" where they got their very own bunk beds and got into the "bear spirit". 


On our last night, Edward and Aaron gathered with other kids in the Great Hall for story time.  How magnificent it is at night, all lit up with Christmas decorations.  Just magical!  Really special time of year to visit the Lodge.  Very glad we booked ahead and spent some family time there.  
Happy Holidays Everyone!

Thursday, December 17, 2015

Aaron's 6th Birthday

Aaron celebrated his sixth birthday at the local Chuck E Cheese this past weekend, the ultra North American kid party place.  We finally caved in with Aaron but Edward never did have a party there.  Fourteen kids in all with lots of pizza, cake and game time.  Really quite overwhelming but apparently loads of fun for the kids.  Happy Birthday Aaron!

Aaron's First Basketball Game



The whole family went out to a Purdue Men's basketball game at our nearby Mackey Arena on Saturday and had a great time.  We were right beside the famous Paint Crew who made our attendance quite memorable.  Their unique cheering routines helped bring the home team a win of 95 to 64.  Go Purdue!

Saturday, December 5, 2015

Thanksgiving 2015

The boys' grandmother Lee, Agnes, visited recently from Thornhill, Canada and shared in our Thanksgiving dinner this year.  We're all grateful to have her visit, especially since it has been a very busy year for all of us, travel wise.  We had a great time putting up the Christmas tree and Christmas lights during the weekend following Thanksgiving.  Wonderful to have my mom to share in this tradition.  Still have those Christmas decorations from when I was very young.  
Will post the Christmas pics soon!