Great Wolf Lodge 2012

 Pajama story time with at the tree house

the 'buffalo view' from our balcony in the morning

Griffin and his sweet girl playing in the water

Schaeffer, MeMa Laurie and Me coming down the large tube slide

 cousin Tobi in the cover-up MeMa Laurie made for him

Aunt Nikki, Uncle Josh & Schaeffer Jo shooting out of the large tube slide

Every winter the Schaberg family heads to Great Wolf Lodge for a weekend of waterpark fun. As the kids get older, it gets better and better and this year was no exception. 

the cousin ballet

 Eli & Schaeffer Jo putting on a tres' chic ballet

Eli in his tutu

We had the great fun of having Eli & Jane off and on for a few days while Sara and Scott were out of the country--and got into all kinds of shenanigans, like ballet!

Schaeffer & Eli: Chicago Fire Department

Schaeffer & Eli walking over to the firehouse

Eli in the back of the truck

SJ & Eli playing firemen in the cab of the truck

 

   the firemen let SJ & Eli go on the ladder! 

(I couldn't help but think Griffin would be jealous!)

 big smiles all around

Last week Schaeffer Jo and I spent a day in the City with Sara, Eli and Jane. The Winklers live across from a Chicago Fire Department Station--who 'happened' to be putting up their Christmas lights with a ladder truck. 

Schaeffer, Eli and I walked over to see the firemen and the truck---they were so kind, the kids not only got to sit in the truck, but also got to stand on top of the truck, by the ladder! Pretty awesome! 

Ford Lake fun with the Austins

Tobi loved the sound of running up and down the dock

'cheez!'

my little buddy with his trucks

(and secret chocolate chip cookie stash)

Hazel in her sweet tent hang out

beautiful girl

prunie little toes

Tobi splashing it up in the water

We had a great time with my sister and her kids at the cottage. We don't often get to spend time together here-so it was a sweet treat to be able to be together and relax without anything too pressing.

Enjoy the pictures.

Swimming at Aunt Pammie's Pool

my little ballerina

toes pointed!

straight into the water, 'like a prima ballerina'

eli's first time on the diving board!

maybe... maybe not?

JUMP!

hey, big swimmer!

even Janey Bean thought it was great!

Eli's second jump off the board

Lincoln Park Zoo with my Monkey

the 'seal show'

Mr. Gorilla taking a nap

tickling his toes

Mrs. Monkey & our two monkeys!

the beautiful sky line

happy Eli with ice cream

is this stroller over capacity?

notice pouty pants in the background--that's quite the expression

how many kids will fit under my dress? three!

peek!

We had a great time yesterday at the zoo with the Winklers. The weather was gorgeous and the kids were in great spirits.

Enjoy the pictures.

Lake days

holding hands

so what, I pooped my pants?

i look good in a sleeveless vest!

people watching

ice cream, ice cream!

yum!

handsome boy

beautiful girl

floatie party

We didn't let a little rain slow us down on Thursday--we headed into Ludington for lunch and a little shopping. Oh, and ice cream. Did I mention ice cream?

We were relieved to see the sun poking through the clouds on Friday--just in time for a little floating and splashing before heading home.

What a fun-filled week!

a Slice of Summer!

What'cha doing in that laundry basket, silly girl?

Nothing sweeter than my kids soaking up summer!

S'mores!

look at that marshmallow

bedtime? nah.

Dive!

swimming in their clothes. they loved it.

hugs

gorgeous sunset

the aftermath

Wednesday's weather couldn't have been more perfect--sunny & 85 degrees. We spent every moment in the water, soaking up every last ray of sunshine and minute of fun.

S'mores were a great end to our fantastic day--the kids loved roasting the marshmallows & thought it was awesome to swim in their clothes.

I can't say it enough: i love summer.