Great Wolf Lodge

Our wolf ears...Callen would not try on the ears for a picture! Of course he wanted to wear them once we got home.

A few weeks ago we spent the night at Great Wolf Lodge. We thought it would be a fun getaway that Callen would for sure enjoy, and Graham would be happy because there would be so much going on around him. We were right! Callen could not have been more ecstatic about everything, and Graham did not rest for a minute (not sure how out of the ordinary that is!!!).

We arrived on Sunday afternoon to a PACKED lobby. I thought going on a Sunday to Monday after all the area spring breaks would be a good idea. We are not fans of huge crowds, so I was shocked when I walked in the lobby to check in. People everywhere! But, once we made our way to the waterpark, it wasn't that bad. Check-in isn't until 4:00, but you can arrive anytime after 11:00am and play in the waterpark as well as playing the entire day of your check-out. We made our way to the waterpark area and got ready for some fun. Callen was only tall enough to ride the small waterslides in the big 'treehouse' structure. I thought he would be more upset he couldn't ride the big ones, but they were on the other side of the waterpark, and pretty well hidden so he didn't realize what he was missing...until the next day when Doug and I took turns riding them!

We had a blast in the waterpark. We played in the treehouse and shot water at everyone, rode the waterslides, played in the wave pool, and spent some time in the big pool just swimming. Callen made his way across the lily pads a few times before swimming like a fish in the big pool. Callen could not have been more excited, and never seemed to take the smile off his face. His favorite part of the park was waiting for the big bucket to dump water down below. By the second day he got brave and wanted to be like all the big kids. He laid on his back below where the water fell, and waited for it to dump on him. I was there the first time and was nervous he was not going to like it. When that water dumped down, it was hard! Cal jumped up right away (I thought he was going to be upset), and had the biggest grin on his face! That boy loves an adventure.

Before shot!

Waiting on Callen to make his way down the waterslide

And he's down!

Callen being dumped on by the bucket...and me being the overprotective parent thinking he was going to come up crying!

You can't tell it from this pic, but G was loving being thrown up in the air

Loving the water (after his safety swim lessons, G has been terrified of the water. I have worked hard to get him back to enjoying the water)

Sweet brothers playing

Cal enjoying the wave pool

Both boys (maybe even Doug too!) loved this toddler area. Cal ran around and played on everything while Graham was happy watching everyone and splashing

Squirting anyone that walked by!

Crossing the lily pads (with a little stabilizing from dad). Cal was determined the grab the net as soon as he was able to reach

Pretty sure this expression was on his face the entire time

Graham loving the waterpark too

SHortly after our room was ready, we went there to take showers and allow the boys time to play. We booked one of the specialty rooms (we did the Wolf Den) which had a little area where a bunk bed was placed, making the kids feel like they were inside a tree. Cal was pretty excited to climb all over as well as make his bed on the top bunk. This provided plenty of entertainment before seeing what else was offered in the hotel. We only made our way to the arcade (it was down the hall from our room). Cal played a few games in which he won enough tickets for a pack of smarties and a top! WooHoo!!!

Climbing!

Graham enjoying the bunk area

Attempting to read in the bunk. Graham was too busy to sit still!

We had a really great time. It was fun to see the boys so happy and excited about everything. There is so much to do there, and we only did a fraction of what there is to offer. They have a kid's club, bowling alley, several shows and character greetings daily, and many other activities for older kids. It was a great little overnight getaway that we all enjoyed!