Monday, April 16, 2012

Spring Break!

We love Spring Break at our house! We try to do something fun, and if possible get away for a few days with just the fam! This year we re-visited last year's destination, simply because it was so much fun! So off to Chula Vista in Wisconsin Dells we went...
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We did a TON of swimming...
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I am not sure you could get a happier smile on this boy's face! He was, by far, the biggest fan of the waterslides. Everyone else would be done and tired, and Sam would just keep going! I am not sure he would ever tire of waterslides...
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This slide, I affectionately call the Wedgie-nator. Sam adored this slide and begged me to go on it with him. I went on it once, but one wedgie was plenty for me. Here is Steve's descent...
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One of our favorite slides was this triple "Racing" slide. Three people can go at a time and the goal is to be the first one across the finish line. The boys always required a head start when Steve or I would join them. Here are some "photo-finishes" from one of the races...
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Another thing the kids enjoyed were the "Lily-pads" I lost count of how many times they went across these...
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We also did a little Mini-golf. The course wasn't too thrilling, but it was pretty amazing that it was nice enough outside to do it...
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Carter REALLY enjoyed this activity, seeing as it involved a ball and all...
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And then back to more swimming!
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And, at the end of the day, it was no surprise to find five very tired children...
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Love Spring Break! I think I am ready for another one!