So this was our trip...round trip over 2000 miles. First we went to an indoor waterpark/resort in Sandusky OH called The Great Wolf Lodge. It was fun and stressful all at the same time. I think it took us 6 hours to get there and the kids were excited but tired. Worth the money though and I would love to do it again in the winter. We stayed there overnight and then drove to Kentucky to see some of Mikes family, the kids had a blast playing with "cousins" and running around in the country--it really is beautiful out on his familys land. So after 2 nights there it was off to Mikes parents in Jonesboro AR. This was a pretty smooth part of the trip considering it was the longest. We got to visit with Mikes sister and her family for a couple days....went out to eat and did Chuck E Cheeses while they were in town. After they left Mikes folks and us and the kids all went to the Memphis zoo....very nice zoo though I do NOT advise going when it is 95 degrees outside. All the animals were asleep due to the heat so there wasn't much action.
The kids had an awesome time with their grandparents and cousins. They were spoiled rotten as were Mike and I. The drive back wasn't as fun....We drove to Indianapolis and spent the night and then went to Erie PA to Splash Lagoon...another indoor waterpark in which we had an AWESOME kid suite at the Holiday Inn Express which was connected. Today we only had to drive 3 hours which was much more bareable than most of the rest of the trip.
What we have learned:
Portable DVD players are awesome for little ones (we bought one after getting to Arkansas)
It is possible for an entire family to lose their minds after several days in a car together...age is NOT a factor here.
Grace is not a traveler!!
Dalton gains and loses his nerve on a semi daily basis.....will have to post about this another day.
Even if your house is spotless when you leave, 2 kids can mess it back up completely in less than an hour.
OH TO BE 4 AGAIN
GRACE AND MIKE ON THE CAROUSEL AT MEMPHIS ZOO
POLAR BEARS AT MEMPHIS ZOO
GRACE ON THE TRAIN AT MEMPHIS ZOO
IN THE CAR....IF ONLY IT HAD BEEN THIS PEACEFUL FOR THE ENTIRE TRIP
AT THE PARK IN ARKANSAS
4 comments:
I'm glad you all survived. Grace looks just like you in that picture of her on the train. And that polar bear's ass looks just like Mike. Sorry, I couldn't resist...
Correction:
That polar bear's ass had a lot of hair...
And wasn't nearly as huggable as MIKEY-poo !!!
Your kids do look just like you!!!
I always wondered why my parents never took us on long road trips. Now I understand the math:
4 girls x 1 car x > 1 hour =
years of expensive therapy
You guys are very good, very brave parents.
CARYN! Did you know we only live 40 minutes from Erie, PA?
Too bad we didn't know you would be there or we could have met up. Love the pics, glad you all had a great time!
It sounds like you guys had a great time! Love the pictures. For some reason, Lauren was standing behind me and kept asking me if she could go play with her. She doesn't get it that you guys live so far away.
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