A Great Wolf Adventure & 4 Years Already?

Catching up on a few weeks activities. A couple of weeks ago we went up to Grapevine to celebrate my Aunt Jan's 70th birthday. My cousin arranged for a stay at The Great Wolf Lodge. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone with kids. I do have to say Haley was a little bit young to enjoy it to the fullest extent but she still had a blast. Everything is geared towards kids with an indoor water park, quest games and arcades. I felt like we were at a Disney Hotel. Haley had a great time playing with Sarah and Abby (or Babby as she calls her) and we had fun hanging out with the extended family. Jackson even got his first adventure in the water other then a bath!

Haley enjoying the toddler pool

Daddy took Haley and Jackson for a ride in the wave pool. They stayed in the shallow end for sure!

Jackson checking out the water. He looks so big trying to stand.

After a fun day of swimming we ate at the hotel. Haley is showing off her wand to Abby. You could point your wand at the bar and the lights would start dancing. It was cool.

And here is the lucky birthday girl. Happy 70th Aunt Jan.

After dinner we got together for a group picture that we had framed for my aunt. My mom and her sister posed for a picture with all their grandkids minus my nephew Matthew who lives in California.

Somehow Haley still had enough energy to go to the arcade. She likes to drive the bus with Jackson as her passenger.

The following morning we had a good breakfast and watched the storybook show in the lobby.

Every floor of the hotel had pictures and pieces of "treasure" that you would have to find to collect points for your ruins (not sure if I am explaining this correctly). It was a little over Haley's head but she had a good time pointing her wand at things and making it light up like the crystal below.

We wished we were able to stay longer but it just didn't work out with it being my first week back to work. Thanks Cousin Julie for putting the weekend together. We had a blast!

I'm already amazed at how big Jackson is getting. He has really started to put on the weight. The other day Buster decided he wanted to cuddle with Jackson. Buster is so good with Haley and Jackson. I'm pretty sure Jackson is going for a handful of hair so this cuddle session didn't last long.

On the hair front, he has really started to loose a lot. He had a pretty bad case of cradle cap that caused most of his top hair to fall out leaving him with a couple of patches on the sides and a little in the back. He looks like an old man trying hard to hang on to the few patches of hair he has left. I'm pretty sure judging from the smile on his face he thinks it's funny too!

On the house front, we are officially home owners again!!! We closed yesterday but leased it back to the previous owners for the weekend so we won't get the keys until Sunday. The house closing was just in time to celebrate our 4 year anniversary today. We have shared many memories in the 10 years we have been together but our wedding night is still the best night of my life (Haley and Jackson were both born in the morning). It was beautiful and we are so blessed to have shared the special moment with our family and friends. Here's a few pictures from that very special night.

Gosh we look so much younger (and thinner!)

Mr. and Mrs. Vara...finally

Saying our vows.