Cousins on the flip side

Spring break in CT was a whirl wind - the kids were great, but not the focus - so here was their reward.  I night at Great wolf lodge in the poconos (PA)  Perfect on the drive back to VA.  We did only 3+ hours in the car and made it there at 1 in time to enjoy the water park ALL DAY.

My sister started her drive in Boston, so it was 5 hours to the water park.  The kids were thrilled to be released for some good fun!  Here is after the first water park shift.  At this point we cozied up the little guys in preparation for bedtime.

serious cuteness and I loved how Maddie and Drew palled up.

Chris and I took the big kids for time 2 at the waterpark.  We kept them swimming almost until closing.  The wave pool was the biggest hit.  It was exhausting just watching Shane, Nick and Riley take on wave after wave after wave - thankfully the waves gave them a break every 5 minutes.

The next morning we woke up to waterpark time again (9AM - at the doors!)  than showered up and headed on for the final 3.45 hour drive home.

A little in the car entertainment.

Phew - we made it to Northern Virginia!

Our townhome got a run for its money with 6 kids running around.  Nick would leave for school at 7:30 and than the rest of us were running for entertainment.  One day i planned to take the crew to a great family fun farm.  My sister and I had to dodge rain showers but everyone enjoyed it.  A little time in the corn pit.

Lunch time under cover.

the next night my sister and I managed to convince my mom to stay home with 5 kids while we got some Mexican Take out.  She was a SAINT and the margaritas were awesome!!

This is what my mother was doing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6skv9CDbdU

A  little Frozen... too

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8YKggUC6mE

Some light reading

Jackson loved all the exploring and boys stuff around - such a cute age - but so intense, gates, opening cabinets - all of that!) 

Lets see how this goes... 

we all got to celelbrate a little birthday time too!!  Lots to be thankful for! 

Just your average everyday breakfast time with 6 kids! 

No wonder we all need a nap! The cousins had a great time in the crazy full house (at one point EVERYONE napped for 2 hours - now THAT is success!!)

 Once they all rolled out on Thursday morning I sen my boys up for at least 5 minutes of alone quiet time....  Here is us enjoyed a post visit snack that my sister made (and forgot to take home with her!!)

Thanks for making it all possible Mom and Stosh, it was crazy, fun and family all at once!