Once you say Wisconsin....You've Said It All!

Day Fourteen - July 26: Wisconsin Dells

We made it into Wisconsin yesterday. Scott was a bit giddy as we approached the Minnesota/ Wisconsin state line. We stopped just inside the border, pulled waaaaay over onto the shoulder, and shot a few pics of Scott by the state sign.





We reached the Dells and our quaint motel. There's no such thing as Holiday Inn here, so our surroundings were a bit, uh, dated. But there's free WiFi and a flat screen TV. The boys loved the fact that they have a little five round miniature golf course on the grounds here.

We ate at a local Mexican place last night, Pedro's. It was really good and the weather was lovely. We ate on the patio and it would have been perfect, except that there are FLIES galore here. It was all Noodle could do to sit not very still through dinner. He had to shoo the flies away. All the time. But all in all, a great little local place to eat.

Scott holding a chip....thank you Captain Obvious....

Me and my favorite Noodle

This morning we overslept.  On purpose.  We are getting tired and just couldn't muster ourselves out of bed early to be at America's Largest Waterpark at 9 a.m. sharp.  We made it there at around 12:30 p.m.  We slathered each other in sunscreen and Scott, Anner, and Mundo headed out to the exciting waterslides while Noodle and I wandered over to the kiddie play areas.  Noodle had a blast just splashing around and the other three in our family waited in long lines to go down two rides before we took a break for lunch.  After lunch, we all went on the Endless River Ride, which is just a slow tube ride around some of the park.  It was pretty relaxing and nice.  Then Anner stuck with me and Noodle and the Scott and Mundo set off for more adventure. 

Noodle showing me how he 'swims'.

....And he's done. 

  

It was a really gorgeous day and the only one that got burned was me, which I just can't understand.  I put on sunscreen. 
Alot. 
Often! 
Needless to say, my thighs were burned in funny patterns and it's not bad.  Just a bit tender to the touch. 
Don't worry, I'll be o.k.

It's been a great time here and the kids have totally enjoyed their first couple of days in Wisconsin.  Next we travel to Green Bay, Milwaukee, take a brief overnighter in Chicago, and then back to Milwaukee where Scott's old ward is having a reunion on Saturday.  I hope to post many fun pictures.  Like this.....

Once again, I'm amazed that we are taking this trip...something we have planned and discussed for years.  I know this is one trip that no matter how expensive gas is (and it's getting more expensive the longer we're on the road), the memories we make are PRICELESS.

Next stop:  Green Bay (to visit Lambeau Field), Milwaukee, and Chicago