Indoor Fun

I'm always looking for a new activity to do with the kids when I'm home and since it's bitterly cold out these days, indoor activities are necessary. So, today we went to Monkey Junction. It's a new indoor play space in a local church. I was pleasantly suprised with all of the activities and space that they have for the little ones to run and play. We spent 2+ hours there today running, climbing, and playing ball. It was a blast, and at only $1 per kid, well worth it!

Happy Birthday Cadel!

Thursday, February 3rd was Cadel's 4th birthday. Thinking back, I recall it being a bitter cold weekend when he was born, similar to the weather we are experiencing now. I also remember watching the superbowl from my hospital room with the little guy. Those first few days were a blur, and the last 4 years seem to have flown by with a blink of the eye. Rob and I sat in awe of the miracle before us then, and we continue to marvel at his growth and development with each passing day.

Cadel received 2 new T shirts, one batman and one superman. He couldn't be more proud! I'm glad now that we have 2 as it gives us 24 hours to wash one while he wears the other (sigh...).

Here, Cadel celebrates with his new friends at preschool.

More cupcakes at home.

Cadel's favorite gift (beside the new T shirts) were these Magna Tiles. They are geometric shaped tiles with small magnets on the edges that make it easier to build castles and other structures. He will play for 45 minutes straight, buidling and rebuilding. It's been fun to watch his creativity as he works to create unique designs.

A trip to the Dells

Last week we headed over to Wisconsin for a few days at the Dells. It's pretty quiet this time of year, especially with school in session, but it suited us just fine. We stayed at the Great Wolf Lodge (no relation). They focus on the younger age group and the boys really enjoyed it. There were lots of activities for us all to enjoy.



Here are the boys trying their luck at guitar hero. Anton is busy climbing up and through the tree house. The resort had a children's club house with toys and crafts, which provided an alternative to swimming.



Cadel measured in at 41 inches. Too short for most rides and not yet brave enough to go on any of the kid slides alone.

The boys enjoyed story time each evening in the lobby before bed.

Cadel became increasingly more brave with every passing day. Here he sits on a log by himself as I stand at the edge of the pool praying he doesn't fall in.

Anton loved the water. Here he is playing in the wave pool with Daddy. He fell asleep with floating on the lazy river with me one day.

Here Cadel climbs the rope ladder in MagiQuest (a magical, mythical interactive game).