Splish Splash

It was the 2nd Annual Ekern Get-Away to the Dells, and this year we tested out The Wilderness (which was leaps and bounds better than the Great Wolf).

We had a villa complete with a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and some seriously loud neighbors the first night. But thanks to the wonderful world of Google, and the power of the Justice police that transcends father and daughters alike...Dad marched up to the front desk to return with a triumphant $40 credit. WTG Dad!

Finn was obviously the highlight of the entire weekend and the cutest stuff continues to come out of this kids mouth. I think we were all quite shocked that Finn remembered the giant bucket that splashed water last year and was pretty much terrified of it again this year. So we set up shot at the quieter pool where Finn proceeded to go down the same slide about 50,000 times.

And Nate being the super sensitive Uncle that he is, just happened to point out EVERY bucket possible in this water park...

And Dad was ever the good sport, since I couldn't even hear in this giant building filled with screaming kids so lord knows he couldn't...(**Debra and Alex--you will be happy to know that we introduced the fam to Trans Europa, and they were a fan...especially my dad!)

We went to a super nice place for steaks on Saturday and they had a piano player that Finn was obsessed with. Here he is mimicking her. He was very serious about getting it just right...so cute. He asked the piano play "Are you going to play piano all night?" And she said "Yes, sometimes my fingers start to hurt I play so long." To which Finn replied, " You should play the French Horn." Priceless.

It was a great weekend. Fun to all be together and smothering FInn with a 6:1 adult to kid ration. Next year the ratio will be 6:2 as Becca is expecting her second!!! It's always a fun weekend away with the fam, and one I know we will look forward to more and more as the years go by.