About 3 years ago we had our first visit to Great Wolf Lodge (different location that time) and we were very excited to plan a return visit for the end of winter break. When I posted our February calendar on the refrigerator early this month, the 22nd-23rd simply said "Surprise Trip". Avery and Ella have been guessing, pleading, and otherwise trying to get the surprise out of us all month! We were all very discouraged last week, with Avery's extended stomach bug, and prayed hard that God might make her well in time for our trip. He was so good to do just that!
One of the things that we really enjoyed the first time is the elaborate themed lobby. There is a huge tree as the centerpiece, with smaller friendly (and talking) trees and animals all around. It feels like you are in the middle of a big lodge in the forest.
Avery was definitely not her energetic self, but she did a great job of letting us know when she needed a break. For sure her favorite place was the regular pool, a place where she could just float around (preferably with Mom or Dad). There were cool water animals floating in the pool and she loved climbing on the giant water snake and falling off.
Avery was definitely not her energetic self, but she did a great job of letting us know when she needed a break. For sure her favorite place was the regular pool, a place where she could just float around (preferably with Mom or Dad). There were cool water animals floating in the pool and she loved climbing on the giant water snake and falling off.
Ella really enjoyed the "medium" (that is not-too-big) water slides and the lazy river. We discovered on Day 2 that we could move around the lazy river without tubes, letting the current carry us.
We had a very spacious room -- two big beds, a mini kitchen and living room. Lots of room to spread out and relax. We brought all of our food and enjoyed snacking and relaxing in between trips to the water park.
I found Ella giving Eric a shoulder massage after our first afternoon in the water park. She let me know that she does this for Daddy "all the time."
In these hard economic times, and with the uncertainty of Eric's job, we were so thankful to find a GREAT deal -- more than half off the regular prices! We thanked God tonight that He provides us with so many good extras, in addition to everything we need.
To see the full album from our fun trip, visit our Great Wolf Lodge Picture Gallery.
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