While tornadoes barreled through our home city, we were enjoying a nice long weekend of sunny skies in Wisconsin with two families we just love. I wasn't so sure how the waterpark experience of the Dells would work with young kids, but it was wonderful! We loved every minute of it (well except for the middle of the night when Teyah didn't sleep). I'm amazed how the resorts are setup so well for little ones who don't swim. The Lazy River, wavepool, and many of the pools were not higher than 3 feet, plus there were all kinds of little slides and play places for the kids.
It was fun to be able to take some turns on the adult slides too! Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures of Kimberley, Ruby, and I screaming our heads off as we braved the steep slides.
Teyah loved snuggling after playing HARD in the water. It was wonderful!
My little Ellie was the daredevil. After going down this kiddie slide once, she said, "I want to go on the huge slide now all by myself." She did all of the bigger kid slides by herself, and I loved watching her from up above because the whole time she had a gigantic grin on her face. She then asked to do the adult slides and Dave tried to take her on them, but she wasn't tall enough. Around people, she tends to be shy and timid, but she is very confident with any type of physical skill or experience.
A view of the Dells from the "Duck Tours."
The "Duck Tours" were cool because they went in and out of water effortlessly which allowed for a beautiful tour of the scenery.
And we took in some crazy sights at the Tommy Bartlett Show.
I thought for sure this nut was going to kill himself right in front of my eyes.
Nothing like a tub that can bathe six kids at once!
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OK, so I'm not even sure what to say about these pics, or if I even should be posting them. These photos were taken by Aubrie's "friend's" sister who is seven. We only saw them after the fact. Every time we turned around they were hugging and being affectionate. At one point, I realized I needed to have a talk with her, but I wasn't sure how to go about doing that because I wasn't sure if she realized it was any different than hugging and kissing her friends who are girls.
I'm not sure I'm ready for this stage of parenting yet! Yikes. Already, really? Does this mean Aubrie's already had her first kiss? Ahhh!
5 comments:
Aubrie and Josh sittin in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G. Just kidding. I think that is hilarious. It looks like you guys had a really fun time. Hopefull we will be able to go next time.
Oh, and I love what you did to your blog! You will have to show me how you did that.
Jeni--I am so glad I found you! Your blog is so cute & so is your family. I can't believe you have 3 kids. They are gorgeous. I was just thinking a couple of weeks ago how I wish you were around to take some cute pictures of my little girl. You are an awesome photographer.
It sounds like you and your family are happy and doing well. Tell Dave hi for me & keep in touch!
Jeni--I am so glad I found you! Your blog and your family is so cute! I can't believe you have 3 girls! They are gorgeous.
I was just thinking a couple of weeks ago that I wish you were close so you could take pictures of my little girl. You are a fabulous photographer.
It sounds like your family is happy and doing well. Tell Dave hi for me and keep in touch!
The way you described Ellie loving the slides reminded me of you on amusement rides! Daughter like mother.
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