Our Mini-Vacation

Samuel had November 2nd-4th off for Teacher's Professional Development days, so we decided to make the most of our 5 day weekend. Adam was post-call the 2nd so we all rested up, packed, and then headed out first thing Thursday morning. Our first stop..... the Dentist's Office! Hee hee! The kids LOVE going to their dentist so it really was not a disappointment to them at all. In fact, it was Aaron's first real cleaning and he did so well. The hygienist showed him all her tools and let him try them all out before she got to work... what a great way to break him in! I was so proud of how brave he was!

Our next stop was the Wilderness at Wisconsin Dells. We had only told the boys we were headed to Minnesota to visit family, so they were baffled when we pulled into the resort. It took them quite some time for it to finally register that we were going to stay there. We told them that we were going to Minnesota, but that it was just going to take a few extra days.

We stayed for 2 nights and had a great time playing in all sorts of water contraptions. They really have something for everyone. Adam and Sam spent most of their time on all the big, crazy slides while the little ones and I hovered closer to the swings and the shallow areas. It was lots of fun, and Sam really wore his Daddy out. I couldn't get many good pictures... they were all kindof a blur.

We then loaded up and headed to Minnesota, finally. It was our first time in Minnesota and our first time seeing and crossing the Mississippi River... well, except for Ad who had made a cross-country trip several years ago. We got to spend the evening with Randy and Sue, Dwight and Melissa, and their kiddos, Annie and Zeke. It was so awesome to see them! We stayed the night with Randy and Sue in their beautiful home and enjoyed so much good food and company. We visited their church the next morning, and then headed to lunch at Melissa and Dwight's place.... so neat to see all that they've been working on in their home. The boys loved playing with Annie, and Zeke is just precious and full of smiles! It was such a good visit!

The ride home was long, but enjoyable. We had gotten some audio books for the drive and it really made it bearable for the kids... that and a stop at Hardee's for yummy burgers :) LOVE THAT PLACE!