We headed back to Arrowwood with the Roslansky family (compliments of the resort after the rock incident last year). Brian flew in late Thursday and Uncle Jim picked him up since Sara and crew would be up early Friday to start on our adventure. Although we didn't get started as planned because we forgot the hats Nana Jeanne had planned for the boys to wear so we turned around mid-trip to get them and boy are we glad we did! The boys loved them and didn't want to take them off!
Such goof balls!
Nana always does a great job picking out clothes for the kids to wear for our picture (makes it a lot easier on everyone too!) Cuties!
This was the first time the Roslansky cousins were seeing each other this trip and they picked up like no time had passed.
Nana and Papa Steve with their four grandkids!
So silly!
Might as well get a quick family one of us too!
And JR and family!
The girls were best buds!
Couldn't get enough of each other!
On the way up to Alexandria the Sara, Annie and the little girls drove together. They played peek a boo for a bit...
...until it was sleepy time!
After a pit stop at Pizza Ranch the boy car fell asleep too. Well, not Uncle B or Jim but these little ones decided it was worth the $1 JR promised them if they shut their eyes!
Since we didn't get an entire group picture back at Jim and Annie's house we got one as soon as we checked into our cabin at Arrowwood.
Pretty cute group if we do say so ourselves!
Since it was nice out we took advantage of the weather and headed to the outdoor pool. Ellie was practicing her cool look!
After lots of swimming and a dinner of Mexican food we played outside. Nana always comes prepared with gifts for the kids and they had no problem putting them to use! Fly Dusty!
Annie was smart and insisted that they bring the wagon and thank goodness she did! It was a hit (and helped with the unpacking and packing)!
Not only are we a pretty cute crew but we are also lots of fun! Papa Steve brought the beer frisbee game and there was a little competition going on!
We even had cheerleaders!
In the morning after Papa Steve's yummy pancakes that the boys always request, we had fun playing in our room. The kids really are so good together! It just brings joy to our hearts being all together!
After that we headed to the indoor waterpark for some fun (plus it was cold and dreary out).
After that adventure Nana Jeanne and Papa Steve had to head back to the Cities to attend a memorial for a good friend of theirs that died unexpectedly earlier in the week. So while the kids all napped (amazing what $1 will do for the 4 and 5 year old)...the big kids played a new card game....that is until JR gave up because Sara was winning. LOL And also LOL...how Annie kept her feet warm during the game!
Sam was first up so he got some special time with Uncle B playing transformers.
Then when Trevor got up Annie and Sara took the two boys over to the Activity Center to make cookies! Yum!!!! (Do you want a cookie with the candy??)
When the littles woke up they joined us. Ashley and Trevor were excited to play with some toys!
Instead of a cookie, Ashley was loving the popcorn!
Something new at the park was this zipline. The kids LOVED it!
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Even Ashley got a turn! Big girl!
To kill some more time prior to Nana and Papa Steve returning we spent some time at the playground. It was great! There was big equipment for the big boys and this little slide for the little girls! Everyone was in Heaven!
Daddy what are you doing?
A favorite activity of the girls was to climb under Uncle B's legs..over and over and over!
They sure love him!
Sunday morning was rainy so we headed back to the waterpark for more fun! Trevor was pointing out the dark clouds here.
Diva was very into stealing Daddy's juice.
Trevor and Sam were into going down the slides by themselves!
Elena was all about Auntie Sara...even felt comfortable enough to poop in her swim diaper while Sara was holding her. Twice. Quite the experience!
Big boy Sam!
Ashley liked going down the kiddie slides with someone!
Just had to lift her at the end so that she wouldn't get too splashed with water!
After getting back the girls waned to sun themselves in the little chairs.
The boys didn't nap this day so they played a little ipad...
...and some go fish!
But then Trevor got tired so Daddy laid down with him and pretty much everyone else was resting too so Sara and Nana took Sam to the activity center for his cookie! He may have had two :-)
That late afternoon the Rassmussen's (the Roslansky's old neighbor in Waseca) popped over for a quick visit and the kids put on quite the show dancing and laughing!
Coloring rocks is always a favorite!
And then the girls were off!
We think they were saying they wanted some s'mores in their cute matching outfits!
Uncle Jim was keeping them entertained with bubbles while dinner was made. Ribs...yum!
After dinner we headed to the lake to get some pics of the kids. But the big kid had to take her shot at the zip line! Fun for all ages!
Apparently the lake wasn't that cold!
Sam is a good poser for the camera!
Buddies!
And then Ashley started the fun with just going for it and getting all wet!
It wasn't long until everyone followed!
So much fun, so little time!
We even had a beautiful sunset!
We wanted to get a picture of the four of them but Elena wasn't so sure.
With a little coaxing though, she was game!
Uncle B took some panoramic photos. Turned out pretty cool!
Such a beautiful and peaceful lake!
One last time on the zip line..you know, to help dry off!
And then it was s'mores time!!!!!
And in one of the cutest moments of our time together, a kissing picture! It's because of this love that Jim and Sara came into the picture and from there we kept growing with the addition of Brian and Annie and then four wonderful kids. We are blessed for each other and for this time together. We look forward to it every year. Thank you for all of your planning and cooking and cleaning and gifts and the list goes on and on. We love you Mom and Dad Roslansky! XOXOXO
