Ro and Ree were thrilled to once again stay in a cute room with built-in kid log cabin and bunk beds.
And they were even happier to hear that MagiQuest (the wand-based, interactive fantasy game that’s integrated all throughout the lodge) had just rolled out a new game. Our two little Magi (Ree in teal and Ro in pink stripes) wasted no time embarking on the newest adventure ShadowQuest.
TubaDad was an excellent quest assistant. He covered way more miles than I did (the new game runs you around for a total of 10 miles if you make it to the end). But eventually even he plopped down in the lobby and let the girls continue on their own (I spied him from the overhead bridge):
Thanksgiving dinner at Great Wolf was great. I can’t even imagine how many pounds of potatoes they went through keeping this full buffet going all day from lunchtime till 8pm. We were all quite happy with our food. They had something for everyone -- SO apparent if you contrast Ro’s fruit-and-sushi plate with my hand-carved prime rib plate. Heh:
The water park is always a hit. This year Ree (blue) and Ro (fuschia) were tall enough to go down any of the hair-raising slides, but still spent most of their time in the wave pool, just like in past years:
Another tip: the pumpkie pie fudge they make onsite is beyond divine. Oh My Word. If anyone has a recipe for this stuff, please share:
Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday:
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Cute!
ReplyDeleteA good Pumpkin Pie Fudge recipe can be found at Food.com :-p
How fun! A water park & a visit to see H2 & S2?! We have always talked about trying the Wolf, but wanted to wait till Marin was tall enough to do everything. Lord forbid he not meet the height requirement & stand under whatever thrill ride crying to ride it! He's a daredevil! We have talked about doing something non-traditional some holiday, but unfortunately the rest of the relatives are never game. How did you guys pull off a family vacay without causing a stir? Ha!
ReplyDeleteOh Marin would love it! They have fun stuff for all ages - and he might not even want to go on the slides -- they are seriously scary (says the big chicken).
DeleteI would talk the rest of your relatives into doing the vacay with you - it was such a great holiday getaway PLUS they do all the cooking. ;-) We saw huge family reunions all over the place, including one family of 29 people (aged 2 through 92) that all wore their red flannel pajamas the whole first day. It was cute.
Happy Thanksgiving! Fun pics. Love, Aunt Jane
ReplyDeleteJane you and Bobby would have so much fun at this place with the girls!
DeleteThis is the way to spend Thanksgiving. Away from stress.
ReplyDeleteWe did this at the Wolf lodge in Wisconsin back a few years and the kids loved it and so did I with the no cooking thing. The girls are getting so big. I am on the look now for a pumpkin fudge recipe.
ReplyDeleteOh the Wisconsin one is one of the big ones -- I'll bet it was awesome! We want to try some of the huge parks - actually dreamed of trying the massive Tokyo one until we read that MagiQuest was all in Japanese, ha!
DeleteIf you find a recipe you like let me know!
We vote for you trying the Niagara Falls one!!! I know two who would love to meet you there!! And no, aside from popular belief, the quest is not in French!! ;o)
DeleteWhat a great way to enjoy your family weekend together!
We love you! Happy Thanksgiving!!
Catherine, we talked about meeting you guys at the Niagara Falls one when we were dreaming up next vacays this weekend! The girls and I have never seen the falls either. Maybe on one of our breaks this year?!! Wouldn't we all have a ball?
DeleteYES!!!! Just let us know when! I'd recommend April through August to take full advantage of NF.
DeleteMmmm pumpkin pie fudge, tell me more!!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you guys had a blast, what fun. There is a wolf lodge in Dallas on a lake out by the airport. I would definitely try out the slides with the girls.
Uncle Bobby
Bobby, I'll keep you in the loop with testing and stuff. Will probably have to try many recipes until it's perfected...
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http://www.curiouscuisiniere.com/pumpkin-bread-pudding-slow-cooker/
continuation of recipe ( inattention to iPad battery)
ReplyDeleteNot too sweet, suitable for breakfast, and easy enough for Ro and Ree to make. :-)
You spent Thanksgiving at Great Wolf Lodge? You are an absolute genius!
ReplyDeleteHighly recommend Niagara Falls! The girls would go crazy! We like the "Canadian side" best. :) The hotel & restaurant areas over there are so fun, with lots of little shops & things. (Re: candy. Lol) Or at least it was like that several years ago when we went. We went in May before school was out & had the place to ourselves! Just make sure Maid of The Mist is going to be open! The girls would go nuts getting soaked on a boat, even while wearing a poncho! :) Highly recommend direct falls view rooms with balconies for the grown-ups! I'll have to look up where we stayed. You could even see the falls from the shower :) You will be surprised just how big & loud the falls are. They were a lot better than I had expected, even! That is on our list of things to do with Marin one day. That & the Grand Canyon. Highly recommend Yellowstone with the girls too! We did that when he was 2. Yes, we were nuts. Ha. Yeah for vacays!!!
ReplyDeleteWe're nuts for vacays too -- good memories!
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