Great Wolf Lodge, to finish off Spring Break

The last two days of Spring Break we headed to Great Wolf Lodge in Kansas City.  Chris had a conference to attend in KC, so Mom and I decided to take the kids for some indoor swimming.  The kids had a great, great time.  They swam their little hearts out both days!!  Not a lot of fighting, either....always an added bonus!

They didn't get to bed super easy, as I had to get a little stern with them.  Mom and I slept in a loft up stairs but it was open so we could hear everything.  The farted and laughed and farted and laughed.....and on and on and on.  It did actually make me chuckle inside, but I finally had to shut them down.  Peyton, being the only girl, held up just fine with all them boys!

It might not have been palm trees, sun, and sand......but I don't think they cared.  They had a great time!!

Mom had a bout of vertigo the day before we left....so she looked like this most of the car ride.....

Like I said, our balcony didn't overlook palm trees, but a car parking lot worked out just fine....

  Our chairs were conveniently by the lazy river (where Maddie spent most of her time) and the bar...perfect!

 A bed and a box of Cheeze-It's.....heaven!

A few dance videos were taken as well.....

This big tub of dessert only took them 3 minutes to devour!

 On your marks.....

Butterly House

Grandma Jeanne took the kids to the Butterfly House during spring break.....by the looks on their faces, I'm guessing they had fun.  The finished the day off with lunch and then came home.

Doggie Haircuts

Annie and Gus were over due for some haircuts.....we always say goodbye to our cute babies and then when we cone back they are our ugly babies.  HA!!!  We just laugh and wait patiently for their hair to grow back.....the life of a doodle.....

Crazy house

Just a quick glance into our crazy house, full of kids, dogs, and wrestling.....

St. Patrick's Day Parade

Another favorite day at school is the St. Patrick's Day parade at St. Peter.  The mass is always good and then comes the real fun with the parade.  Maddie enjoyed it this year too, as she made a killing on candy!
But, I think the kids would agree, that the BEST part is that once it's over, it's SPRING BREAK!  Half day of school following the parade and then they are off school for a week!!

Nothing like starting off spring break with a trip to the car dealership.......BORING!!!!  At least they have ice cream!!