We planned a three night stay in Wisconsin in order to break up the return drive. We booked a double campsite at Mirror Lake State Park because it was all that was available and floated the idea by Maggie, in case she got the urge to join us. The fact that the campsite was less than 10 minutes from a waterpark town (Wisconsin Dells) certainly didn't hurt.
We arrived and were thrilled with an incredible campground and space. We were surprised by a shattered window that had happened somewhere along the way. Fortunately the weather wasn't going to be a factor as the forecast was nearly perfect.
We spent our first full day exploring on our bikes and sent the kids on their own short journey, an apparent miscommunication as Greta led Sully and Piper on a 3 miler to the nearby beach. Panic set in when I couldn't find them on our planned route, but they were quick to reappear as excited as can be that they "made it all the way to the beach!" Piper, holding up the back end, wasn't as happy as it was more of a journey than she was hoping. All was well- we set off again, as a family this time with a plan to meet in the parking lot. Off we went, Sully taking off strong, Greta and I finally arrive, Dave and Piper in the truck in case we needed it, arrived first. Once again panic, Sully is nowhere to be seen. Off I went on the bike, Dave and the girls in the truck, I found a ranger and explained the situation. Shortly after, Dave found him, at the parking lot near the beach, another miscommunication. He was brave, had a plan, and was expediting. I was terrified, squeezed him so tight. We talked about where things went wrong and what we will all do next time. Growing pains. We found our way to the beach, as a family, and turned it into a beach day and recovered from the chaos of the morning.
Maggie and Anna showed up that evening, much to the surprise and delight of the kids. We had a campfire dinner, followed by ghost stories and fun. Maggie and Piper shared the tent while the rest of us hunkered down in the camper. The following day was a favorite. We spent it in a bungalow at the Kalahari Waterpark in Wisconsin Dells. Pizza and treats and slides and pools, what more could you ask for.
We wrapped up the trip quickly the following morning for a long journey home. We loved every moment, but also love getting home and spreading out. :)
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| Lake Michigan picnic lunch stop. |
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| The campsite, hammock fun. |
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| Wind down. |
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| Trash pandas win again! |
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| My buddy and I on a mountain bike trail. |
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| Beach hangs. |
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| SUP! |
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| She arrives in time to make us dinner. |
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| Cotton Candy Golden Hour Sunset Swim |
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| Lunch - Kalahari style. |
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| Hardcore water sliders. |
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| Dave takes on the toilet bowl. |
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| Squad. |
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| Towel twins. |
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