Well, i guess most people would think about "escaping" for one night WITH OUT the kids...but yall know us...we'd never go anywhere with out them..... So, we surprised our 5 cuties with a ONE NIGHT get away to the GREAT SMOKEY MOUNTAINS.... We took them to the Indoor Water Park Hotel for ONE GLORIOUS NIGHT....Here we were arriving yesterday:
They were so excited...To get to swim in the winter time is a big treat for them...and they LOVE staying in hotels...Here is LL checking out our room for the night:
And, we hit the pools....We let the kids swim till it closed last night at 10pm....
They had SO MUCH FUN (but yes, it makes me a nervous wreck to have them all around water..)
Even though I get ulcers around pools with 5 littles....their smiles and laughs ALL MADE IT WORTH IT:
And, here are my big girls "arguing" over WHOSE turn it was to hold LL....I'll be glad when Wes is here so there will be two babies to share :) .......
The kids woke this morning and hit the pools first thing AGAIN...then we dried off and headed up the road for a little putt putt....
yes, it is wild and crazy..but I DO prefer the dry land activities...
And, do make sure you check out LL's new shoes she picked out...We went to Target to get some new shoes..and I picked out some sensible 'brown' ones...LL says, "
I don't like brown shoes...I want the pink "sparklie" ones..." and she puts MY shoes back and grabs her a pair of PINK ones....Well...you see who won that battle!! :) She's ONLY two once!! :)
Daddy takes his putt putt'in seriously.... :)
Ok, so we're back home...and I came home to some GREAT news..and some GREAT new pics...I'll share ALL THE GOOD NEWS in my next post...so stay tuned!!!! :) Hope yall had a GREAT President's Day too!! It was nice to just get away for the night!! Happy Monday to you all, kj
They were so excited...To get to swim in the winter time is a big treat for them...and they LOVE staying in hotels...Here is LL checking out our room for the night:
And, we hit the pools....We let the kids swim till it closed last night at 10pm....
They had SO MUCH FUN (but yes, it makes me a nervous wreck to have them all around water..)
Even though I get ulcers around pools with 5 littles....their smiles and laughs ALL MADE IT WORTH IT:
And, here are my big girls "arguing" over WHOSE turn it was to hold LL....I'll be glad when Wes is here so there will be two babies to share :) .......
The kids woke this morning and hit the pools first thing AGAIN...then we dried off and headed up the road for a little putt putt....
yes, it is wild and crazy..but I DO prefer the dry land activities...
And, do make sure you check out LL's new shoes she picked out...We went to Target to get some new shoes..and I picked out some sensible 'brown' ones...LL says, " I don't like brown shoes...I want the pink "sparklie" ones..." and she puts MY shoes back and grabs her a pair of PINK ones....Well...you see who won that battle!! :) She's ONLY two once!! :) 
Daddy takes his putt putt'in seriously.... :)
Ok, so we're back home...and I came home to some GREAT news..and some GREAT new pics...I'll share ALL THE GOOD NEWS in my next post...so stay tuned!!!! :) Hope yall had a GREAT President's Day too!! It was nice to just get away for the night!! Happy Monday to you all, kj
We love Great Wolf! It's always so much fun! Looks like you guys had a blast.
ReplyDeleteThe shoes were one of the first things I noticed. Good choice LL! =)
ReplyDeleteWe LOVE indoor waterparks!!! Looks like a lot of fun and I am glad that you were able to get away.
ReplyDeletewhat a fun getaway!!!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! You were only an hour from us! Such a lovely mid-winter getaway!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! Love the pics! :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like you all had a blast, We went to the Wilderness last year and my kids are begging to go back. Sometimes you just need a day away! Awaiting the "NEWS" have a blessed week!
ReplyDeleteWOW- SOOO FUN!!!!!!! Glad you had a blast!
ReplyDeleteYour joy for your family is always so great to read! What a fun trip, and we have never been there and it is only 25 minutes away from us. Must go! My girls and husband looove water. Me, notsomuch, haha. But you are right, seeing their joy makes is more than worth it. Okay, now out with the news! :)
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So FUN!! We are taking the kids to an indoor water park over Spring Break! We've never been to one before...can't wait!!! :)
ReplyDeleteWe went to that same hotel last year spring break. It is a blast and so convenient for families with lots of kids. Loved it! Glad y'all did too! The big slide was a blast. Mama and Daddy kept making the big kids watch the little ones so we could do it again. FUN
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful inspiring story! I love your blog. Praying for you all! So happy i found your blog!!!
ReplyDeleteOh man that looks like a blast! You guys are such great parents.
ReplyDeleteKristi- We did the same thing last weekend at Great Wolf- what a nice treat for the winter blues! We stopped at Target afterwards, and my Anna got the same pink shoes. She loves them! Congrats on your good news, saw it on Facebook! Praying for you all!- Kim
ReplyDeleteLooks like fun. I see the names Great Wolf & Wilderness. Is one of them the one you went too.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for the News!
LL has great taste in shoes!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great get-a-way! I love LL's shoes! Just a question though..why don't you go anywhere w/o your kids? It's healthy to get away for a LITTLE while w/o them, even just a couple of hours!! It sounds like it was a fun day, though!!!
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