Obviously we've been gone for awhile(12 days!!!)- we went on vacation to visit my parents in Wausau, WI, my grandparents in Kenosha, WI, and we also spent 4 days in Chicago! It was sooo much fun and I will be sharing lots of pictures in the next few days so get ready!
The first leg of the trip was Kenosha- we spent one of the days at my uncle Mike's parents house lounging and picnic-ing at the pool. Lucky for my aunt, uncle, and cousins- this house is right next door to theirs!
The kids thought they died and went to heaven. A WHOLE day of swimming all they wanted! I even spent 3 hours in there- it was warm water(just the way I like it!)
My sister Sarah and her daughter Julia were there too- they drove from Ohio to meet us. My parents came alone from Wausau- it was so fun having us all together! The only person missing was my sister Amy.
What a fun day... I know the kids will always remember it.
Well, it's 1am and I am not the slightest bit tired since I slept during the car ride home today. Darn it! It's good to be home and getting back into the rest of our relaxing summer. Traveling is fun but it's always nice to go home again.
It took 3 hours to fill with 2 hoses running... and 1300 gallons of water!(gasp)
The kids were beside themselves with anticipation so they had to get in as soon as there was 2 inches of water in it.
Floaties were blown up, sunscreen was applied, neighbors were invited over...
And finally it was time to test it out. It was a huge hit and I don't regret it at all. Especially since we got it on clearance for only $50 at Toys R Us. Well worth it I'd say. The kids swam ALL DAY and I'm guessing they will continue to every day until the end of summer- it's by far their favorite activity in the world.
As you can see there is a downfall. It practically takes up our whole yard. Oh well, small price to pay for endless hours of childhood fun and exercise, right?
