Howlin fun

The post in which I admit that we, the Olson’s, are truly creatures of habit.

We know what we like and aren’t in a hurry to reinvent the wheel, so we keep finding ourselves at Great Wolf Lodge. Truly, a perfect vacation!

We always go for three days and two nights (cause with my super duper connections it ends up costing us about $160 a night. a far cry from the $375 a night they want for our room) so we never feel pressured and stressed and know that there is plenty of time to do everything we want, including hanging out in the room and sneaking in a nap

Sariah was finally tall enough to ride some of the slides and she loved every minute of it. Couldn’t get enough.  She was also old enough to hang out with the big kids in the bigger areas and has thus been promoted from kiddie pool status.

This year was especially fun because it was the first year we haven’t had a baby to small to enjoy the festivities. It may have taken him half a day to get used to the idea, but after that, this boy was all about the water.

T.J. on the other hand, loves his kiddie pool status and is really excited to share it with his baby brother.

Even the big kids have a blast!

This was Kaden’s third trip but the first in which he could do anything. Yes, I am counting being pregnant with him as his first.  For his second he mostly got carried around in this nifty carrier/sling thing I made that could go in the water and nursed.

The real secret to having the best vacation ever is to keep your cost low, don’t buy souvenirs or any of the food there.  No, really, the best secret weapon is to bring a ton of friends!!!!!!  We have never done Great Wolf by ourselves and I hear from others that it can be mighty boring.  Add friends to the mix and it is a non stop party!!!!!  

Hanging out in the teen’s room (or Miss Julie’s room as the case may be).

It is a great experience to have lots of other adults on which to pawn of your kids so you can sneak in a ride with the hubby, or to gather in one persons room for a crock pot meal and just sit around chatting as all the children race from one room to another following eachother like they are in a herd or something.  Yep, the real secret is to bring as many friends as possible with you.  If that is not an option for you let us know and we will be more than happy to have you tag along with us next time.

The classic “And why would I want to talk to or hug this huge strange furry thing that doesn’t talk back?”.

Magi quest, great for any age.

Until next time Great Wolf, thanks for the memories!!!!!