*Overdue Update #1*

This exciting version of Overdue Update is all about our weekend to Kalahari!

Abby enjoyed the baby swings in the water!

This was the weekend of Labor day. It started out with our drive to Oshkosh on Friday night. We stayed overnight at Josh's house (Jake's brother). Early that next morning (and I mean 3am early...) Josh and John (Jake's dad) left for salmon fishing in the great lake. They had to wait out a few storms, but got on the boat and set sail around 7am. They were done around 1pm and returned to us shortly later. Meanwhile, Debbie (Jake's mom) and Jordyn and I stayed with the kids and played with them during the morning. Although all of the kids were generally really good, I do remember thinking I was glad that the guys were returning, but I can't remember the specifics of why we were ready for them to return! I think it was just a general, "Lets get to Kalahari!!!!" feeling! After the guys got cleaned up, we left for Kalahari. We spent that night in the game room and hanging out in our condo. The next morning, we headed over to the indoor water park. It was a great time had by all! Hunter is a timid type, and wasn't too sure about the water slides by himself. Gavin and Kylin had a great time running around playing in different areas. Abby liked the warmer pools, but found herself tired out by all of the excitement. As a family, Jake and the kids and I headed down the lazy river for some bonding time. We were then joined on a later trip by Gavin and Josh. This lazy river wasn't very lazy when it fed into the wave pool however! I think the true lazy river was part of the outside waterpark, but it was too cold outside to be out there. We spent that evening at the indoor amusement park. The kids turned in their tickets for some great prizes (Gavin-20 gliders and stuff, Kylin- Hello Kitty stuff, Hunter- Collectible tin and suckers). I the 'kids' (dad's) won some pretty great stuffed animals from the vending machine/claw machines as well... and they got pretty expensive... you know how it goes.

Kylin on the carousel!

Abby didn't want to let go of her new stuffed animal that Uncle Josh won for her!

On Sunday, Josh and the kids had to head back home, so we went to Buffalo Phils for lunch. At this restaurant, a train brings out your food, drinks, and some other stuff. Hunter had a great time, but the restaurant left a lot to be desired for. I would go again, but I will be sending in some feed back to them regarding some of their practices and the atmosphere. I hope that they are receptive to some feedback! I would say though, call ahead and reserve a table next to a train, it is the only way to go here! We had a GREAT location next to a track. I'm very happy where we were placed.

Hunter loves his Papa!



The bubbles on the train at Buffalo Phils... they kind of got Papa in the head!



The ride home was a quiet one as you can imagine! Both kids were zonked out for the whole trip. The parents as well had wished they were zonked out... but we survived, had a great time, and enjoyed spending these magical days with two magical children! Thanks to Nana and Papa for the great time that weekend, we made lots of memories that we will fondly look back on!

This photo cracks me up! It was suppose to be a picture of all of the grandkids... this is what we got. And I now display it proudly on our fridge :)