Blue Harbor Get-Away

This weekend we headed out of town for a little get-away to Wisconsin.  We went up to Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan with my parents and sisters and families.  The girls were really excited to spend a weekend away with their cousin Lucy!

We weren't really sure what to expect from Blue Harbor...but I can say it exceeded ALL expectations and I can not wait to go back!  I think it is a place we will visit a lot in our future.  We had such a great weekend away!!!!

We all got up there around 3:00 on Friday and the fun began.  To begin with, we checked into our condo and the girls found their bunkbeds.  They were so excited we could have packed the car back up and head home!!!!  We stayed in 2 condos that were next to each other, which worked out perfect because we were able to make all our meals in or order in, which is so much more relaxing with kids.

Blue Harbor was such a family-friendly resorts.  There were kids and families everywhere out playing and swimming.  We really couldn't have asked for a better place to go!

After the HOTTEST summer I can remember, of course we got a super cool weekend.  It was nice, but it didn't make for great outdoor swimming.  But the best part was there was an indoor waterpark so we were set.

We headed there Friday afternoon and knew we had hit the waterpark jackpot.  The girls were able to do everything, and were in heaven.  It was really nice!  They did the slides so many times I lost count.  It was great watching Lucy, Abigail, and Caitlin have the best time of their lives!!!  After swimming we headed back for dinner and drinks.  It was a great night of cards, drinks, and talk!

We fit a whole lot into our Saturday.  Of course there was a lot more swimming at the waterpark on Saturday morning!  We also headed into town for brats...and many of the crew headed back to the pier one or two times to the English pub.  Speaking of pier, the resort is located on a little pier that was adorable.  It had shops, including ice cream which was a big hit, and mini golf which we will have to explore our next visit.  We headed to get ice cream and had a great time.  There happened to be a band playing outside so after ice cream, the girls all got to practice their dancing skills.

Rob and I took the girls down to the beach on Saturday for a while. Caitlin hasn't had her first trip to the ocean yet so the experience on Lake Michigan was all new and exciting to her.  She LOVED the waves and ran back and forth 100 times.  It reminded me of watching Abigail at the ocean when she was 18 months old.  The girls had a lot of fun at the beach.  That evening, after we ordered in pizza, Rob, the girls, my parents, and I headed to the bonfire they have at the resort.  By bonfire, they meant small fire with 9 chairs around it...but we had a great walk!  Oh, and I forgot during the day there was a major bocce ball tourney that went on....during a wedding!  All fun times!

That evening there was more cards, which included a card game where the winner got to pick Baby Tres' name...so we'd like to introduce you our 3rd child:  Toto Lolo Wennerstrom! 

Sunday we all hit the waterpark and beach one more time!  Everyone was sad to head home!

It was suc a wonderful weekend away, definitely a highlight of our summer!!!!!

And of course, here are some pictures.  I didn't have a lot of pictures in the waterpark because I was busy keeping my kids safe...but there are some!

Posing at the beach

This is my favorite picture...we were all doing exactly what we do the most. Caitlin was running back and forth from the water, Abigail was very intense building a sand castle, Rob was having a beer, and I was snapping pictures!

Bug loves the beach!!!!

Abigail was so happy...and serious with her building skills!

Abigail and Lucy headed out for ice cream.

Caitlin is a bird. She ate her ice cream..and then just opened her mouth next to everyone else eating ice cream until they stuffed her mouth.

Happy Girl!

Aunt Katie, Vern, and me (I made 1 picture this trip).

Aunt Julie, Aunt Katie, and Vern...apparently he didn't know he'd be in any pictures!   :)

Grandma and Lucy...how cute is that peanut????

Abigail, Caitlin, and Uncle Joe dancing away, with Grandpa watching!  You can see Blue Harbor resort in the background...it's beautiful!

Last week we were at a museum (post coming) and the girls wanted binoculars but instead of buying them, we just made them.  Then, when we got to the resort, the first thing they saw in the store were binoculars!  So funny...I'm so glad I didn't buy them before.  So Grandma and Grandpa took the girls to the store to pick out a souvie...and they both finally go their binocs! 

They may not use them correctly, but they are happy!!!!  Daddy also surprised them at the end of the trip with mermaid dolls which they love.  No pics, but I'll remember this trip everytime I see those mermaids!

Headed one of the nights to the bonfire. 

One of the girls getting a ride from Daddy as Daddy and Grandpa took a walk along the beach.

Heading up to the big waterslide.  It was absolutely amazing how many times the girls did the water slides.  Thank God we had so many people there to help take the girls down the slides, especially because they wouldn't let me on the slide pregnant.  Between Daddy, Grandpa, Uncle Joe, Aunt Julie, and Aunt Katie, I'm guessing they did the big slides over 100x each!!!!

They also had slides that didnt need a tube.  Abigail could do these by herself..and she was so happy!  The pure joy on her face as she came down the slide, yelled "Again!", and was off to the top again was one of the highlights of my trip.  She must have done it 50x in a row!

The littler slides were perfect for Caitlin and Lucy...who did these slides time after time after time after time.  There were 2 happy girls!!!!  (Sorry Lulu, I didn't get a picture of you on the slide)

Grandpa and Caitlin at the end of the big slide

Caitlin swimming "un-dew-wat-ew"

Daddy and Caitlin

It was such a wonderful weekend away with my family.  Spending time with my parents, my sisters, my brother-in-law, my beautiful neice, and Vern was so much fun!  I can not wait to go back!!!!!!