Surprise! It's Wisconsin Dells

An outstanding Christmas present from Chuck and Jan last year meant that we had a few nights' worth of stay at the Wilderness Hotel (in the Wisconsin Dells) already paid for. We decided to keep it a secret from the boys and make it happen over an extended weekend beginning on October 13th. That meant arcade games, water parks, pottery class, restaurants, and all around fun. We were sure that they would love every second of it.

Well, we were mostly right. Not knowing exactly where we were going drove the boys crazy. They whined, cried, fussed, and just overall threw tantrums for at least 90% of the drive down. It was THE WORST DRIVING TRIP WE'VE EVER TAKEN (to date).

That said, once we got there ... fun fun fun. The boys (and Karen and I) had a blast!

 

Crying on the way there.

 One of many arcade games played.

Owen caught in the coils of a giant snake just outside of a truly awesome indoor obstacle course/climbing playground/air cannon zone. The boys LOVED this spot.

The brothers ready to hit one of the many water parks inside the hotel.

 

Painting some ceramics.

The train brought food and dispersed bubbles at the kid friendly Buffalo Phil's restaurant.