The first stop on our Midwest vacation was in Wisconsin. We were joined by Grandma and Grandpa, Uncle Aaron, Aunt Kaarli, Cousin Kaleb, and Aunt Alecia. We stayed at the Great Wolf Lodge in the Wisconsin Dells. This was great because it had a three room indoor waterpark that is accessible from the halls that our rooms empty into, so we could come and go from the park to our room. Bryce's favorite ride was nicknamed the Snowspeeder because it carried two guys and did a lot of swerving and crazy flying. Garrett was challenged by the Tornado ride which was about a three story high drop in a large inner tube with other passengers. His once and only time on it was with Aunt Alecia and Mommy--his main comment: they screamed too much. Uncle Aaron and Daddy offered to go with him again and not scream but that offer was declined repeatedly. Maybe next time. It also served as an excellent meeting place: Great Uncle Roger and Great Aunt Cheryl, Great Grandma, and Great Aunt Barb were able to join us for meals and time to catch up. Mommy went wedding dress shopping with Aunt Alecia and Grandma: they had a great time and saw some great dresses tried on.
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| We got the whole crew together for a picture before parting ways after lunch. |
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| Our room within the room with Mom and Dad. |
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| Waiting for the wave-making machine to resume. |
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| Celebrating 87 years with a birthday cake at Great Grandma's house in Portage, WI. |
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| Little did we know that the adults were free on the bounce pillow with a paid child, so we partook of this great opportunity and saw Mommy get bounced off the pillow by Daddy and Uncle Aaron, not that they were trying to... |
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| Don't be afraid, this dragon doesn't breathe fire...it's a bounce house. |
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| The women do a little shopping. |
