One thing that our family wanted to do before we moved was to visit Wisconsin Dells and swim in the indoor water park. We went with my brother's family and stayed at the Kalahari Resort. We shared a hotel room, which was fun for the kids to play together. Russ got the 24 hour flu bug, so he spent a lot of time in the hotel room (and bathroom!). The kids slept great to my surprise -- I was worried about getting four little ones to sleep at the same time. I think we wore the kids out in the water, so they were ready for their beds (plus it was at least 10:30 PM when we got them to bed, so being tired and worn out helped a lot!).
The indoor resort was amazing! There were several play areas for the kids, including small water slides that Cole absolutely loved, and small slides that were perfect for Garrett. Cole is like a fish in water and can't get enough, while Garrett is a little more hesitant and doesn't like water spraying on him. The first night we went down the "Lazy River" on tubes (a small water way that moves along with a man-made current and you sit in tubes) - Cole was splashing and loving it, while Garrett sat on my lap, covered his eyes, and cried! Garrett did warm up to the water because the second day we went down the Lazy River and I heard him singing "Row, Row, Row Your Boat." Because Russ was so sick, I was with the boys by myself most of the time, so I didn't get a chance to go down any of the big water slides. Russ' stomach didn't feel up to being tossed around on a water slide, so he didn't go either.
There was also a small indoor amusement park that we went to with a Ferris wheel, carousel, play area, miniature golf, go-carts, and other games. We spent a little time there and had fun, but enjoyed the pools so much more.
It was a great weekend and I'm so glad we went. It was a great break from the cold -- we almost felt like we were on the beach!
Cole zipping down the water slide (with a huge smile!).JPG)
Garrett sliding down the elephant and feeling so big!.JPG)
Mom and Garrett on the go-carts -- he was mesmerized by them!.JPG)
Garrett and cousin Sarah sitting together on a go-cart.JPG)
The cousins getting ready for bed.JPG)
Friday, February 12, 2010
Water Weekend
Posted by Katrina at 11:50 AM
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That would be so much fun! I am glad you got a chance to go, even though Russ was sick.
This looks like so much fun. There are some great places to visit back there. So nice you are able to visit them while you are living there. Hope Russ is feeling better.
What a fun weekend. That's just what you need in the middle of a long winter. Those boys are too cute! I can't believe your time in winding down so fast in Iowa.
Oh this post makes me wish we had kids so they could have fun with ther cousins also!!
It sounds like you guys have been doing such fun things. That's awesome to have an indoor water park like that. Maybe we should invest in something like that in Utah!!!
Sorry that Russ was so sick, though. Of course, with how busy he is...you are probably used to hanging out with the boys.
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