Vacation Last Week

We took our vacation, and spent most of it in Frankenmuth. We surprised Nathan, and didn't tell him we were coming. He figured it out real quick though. This has to be our favorite vacation spot. We stayed Monday through Thursday at the Bavarian Inn. The kids had a lot of fun, as did Kevin and I. We walked around a lot and played a lot of games. We all had a real nice time and did not want this vacation to end.

On the Bridge heading into town.

Here comes the boat. We didn't go on it this time, but hopefully we can next time.

See the BIG hole in the side of our hotel?? They are building 2 brand new water slides. I cannot wait to check them out. They should be open by Thanksgiving of this year.

And a Frankenmuth trip is not complete without stopping at the Cheese Haus. Had to get some cheese and the famous Cheese Shot!!!!

Kevin and the kids!!

Me and the Kiddos!!

So glad Nathan did not get his head stuck this time when getting this picture.

Kids playing in the room before heading out to play. Poor Jordan does not like flashes on the cameras.

That's better, mommy turned the flash off.

Nathan was so excited the big inflatables were open. He had the whole place to himself.

Then of course Daddy had to give it a try too!!

Jordan relaxed while Nathan played. Maybe next year she will be able to go on it.

Getting ready to head down the slide!!!

Walking the shops!!!!!

Grandma and Papa came up for 1 night to spend a little time with us. We were so happy to have them there with us. Nathan was so excited they were there and were able to go swimming with him.

Nathans favorite thing to do!!!!

And little miss miss. She just loves the water too. She has such a good time, and loves to relax.

Look at that smile!!!!

And here is Nathan playing is favorite game of all times....Deal or No Deal. He did get the highest case.

We cannot wait to go back and the water slides should be running then. So excited!!!! Nathan has not stopped talking about Frankenmuth since we have been home. He keeps asking when we are going back. It's really cute.

Frankenmuth Vacation

We took a family trip to Frankemuth. (04/22-04/24)  It was a really nice time.  Gama and Papa were able to come. So we rented a van in order to take 1 vehicle.  Nathan thought that was the coolest thing. 

Here is Jordan and Gama playing.

She loves her Gama

Here is Nathan on our Balcony.  Are room was right over the Bavarian Inn entrance.

Jordan got in on a little game action.  We played one of Mommy's favorite games.

 Here she goes!!

 Quick little shot of all of us together. (Kevin was taking the picture)

 Nathan playing another one of mommy's favorite games.  Skee Ball.  I really likes this game too.

 Not sure what is up with the face! Lol.

 More Skee Ball!

 Slide time.  The kids love the bumpy slide

Family Shot!  Man, I love this family.



 Happy baby, playing on the floor.

 We walked from the hotel to the River Place to do a little sight seeing and shopping.  It was a nice walk, but WAY too windy.  After awhile Papa and Kevin ran to get the car.  It got too cold for the kiddo's

Here is a Nathan, Gama, and Papa shot on the bridge to the River Place.

 My Michigan boys with their silly hats. (And no I did not let them buy them~lol)

While we waited for the guys to bring the car, we stayed in the Restaurant and took some photo's

 Lol!

Sad it was a short trip, but we all had a real great time.  I cannot wait to come back.  Every time Nathan brings up Frankenmuth, he says we have to rent a van and gama and papa have to come with us :)

Family Vacation to Frankenmuth

Kevin and I took the kids to Frankenmuth for the week. (Jan 2-Jan 6) It was a much needed getaway vacation. Kevin, grandma (s) and the kids headed up Monday, but since I had to work Tuesday, I came up after work. Nathan and Jordan were so excited to see me.

Nathan played a lot of his favorite game....Deal or No Deal

While Nathan played deal or no deal, Jordan relaxed!!!!

Nathan really like playing air hockey with Kevin.

Here is our pretty little girl.  We liked watching the boys play air hockey.

Besides playing in the water with us, there is not much for Jordan to do, because she doesn't walk yet. So she pretty much relaxed in the stoller, and played with her toys

She did get to go down the bumpy slide with daddy.  I think she liked that.

My mom did pretty much what she said she was going to do. Lock herself in her room, and get plenty of rest. We didn't see her too much on the play floor, but we did have adjoining rooms which was nice. Nathan especially loved being able to go from our room to her room. It was cute.

Nathan and Kevin did a lot of swimming. I took Jordan in the water a few times, but didn't stay in long. She was getting over a double ear infection, and I didn't want her to get too cold.

Wednesday night out friends came up to stay until Friday. It was really nice to have them up there with us. I hope we can plan more vacations together.

We took the kids to play putt putt.

Jordan even got in on it a little~Lol

And we did remember to take a few family photos.

Here is Mark, Elke, Alivia and Bella....

We went to dinner later that day, and poor Nathan was so tired. He barely ate, and just wanted to sit on my lap. I loved the fact that he fell asleep on me. Poor guy was so exhausted from all the fun he had.

Here is a sleepy Jordan eating some mashed potatoes.  Yummy!!!!!

He didn't even budge when I laid him down on the bed after dinner. 

We all had a really good time. Nathan also played on the slide, played some ice hockey, basketball, and other fun fast games. He racked up a lot of tickets. He ended up getting about 5 different toys with all those tickets, and it was really nice of him to share with his sissy. He got her 2 stuffed animals.
My favorite picture of this trip has to be this one.....

Nathan has been passing gas like crazy for the past few months. He doesn't realize he should do it in the bathroom, and not wherever, and whenever you want~lol (He is going to hate me for outing him when he's older~lol) He is truly a stinking little boy. I always tell him he's ranke. I found it so hilarious and fitting that they happen to give us a room with the word Ranke on it. It's like they know....

Here are a few more pictures by our room.

And what trip to Frankenmuth is complete without a Cheese Haus shot.....

We had a good time. We will be going back the end of April for 2 nights, and I can't wait.

01/18/12-we have been back for 2 weeks now, and not a day goes by where Nathan says he's sad, and wants to go back to Frankenmuth. I think The Bavarian Inn is his favorite place to be.