Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Starting a Family Tradition - Great Wolf

^Point'n'Shoot family shot @ Great Wolf Lodge

There are two things I've realized while holding a point'n'shoot camera out with one arm to take a family shot. 1) I have the best family ever with the most amazing wife and photography partner and two wonderful girls who bring smiles to my face every day; and 2) I need to work on that double chin of mine!

Nicole, Aubrey, Ella and I have decided to start a family tradition. Every year after the shooting portion of our wedding season is over, we head up to the Dells for a one night getaway. Most of our weeks (especially the summer wedding season) are filled with work and activities that pretty much keep us grounded locally to the Wisconsin area. The last out of state vacation we actually had was Vegas right before Aubrey was born. This will change as Ella and Aubs get a bit older. We already have plans for Vegas this coming February and also DisneyWorld in 2012. But this new one night getaway tradition will be just for our girls - to let them know mom and dad will be spending more weekends taking their pictures. : )

^They had story time at Great Wolf every night where kids come down in their pajama's and listen to a book, then get to say hi to their Wolf Mascot. Aubs was super-excited to give this guy a big hug!

^There is something magical about touristy fun hotel rooms. This night it was the magic of sleep for everyone. We didn't wake up till 9am! (first time in years for me)

^Aubs enjoying the Clock Tower show that goes on before story time in the lobby. Something about mechanical animals singing and dancing to bring a smile to a childs face, then a smile to mine as I see her so happy!

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