Adventure Continues

 Yesterday morning we woke up, ate breakfast and headed back to the waterpark. Just like Monday, the pools were nearly empty. The kids had a blast having the entire park to themselves!

After playing for a few hours, we dried off, packed up the car and headed to our next destination. (This year I planned a two part adventure.) On our way to the next resort, we ended up driving close to my college. Because the kids have heard college stories their entire lives, I couldn't pass the opportunity to show them my old stomping grounds. (Tiffany and Robby have already seen Kutztown, but this was a new experience for my nephews and Timmy.) 

We drove through the campus, visited my favorite pizza shop for lunch and I showed them my old dorm rooms. I wish we could have spent more time, but I wanted to get back on the road before the holiday traffic increased. It was a short visit, but I have no doubt that we will be back.

We arrived at the resort in Lancaster by mid-afternoon. The kids took off exploring while I got settled. After running around the resort for about an hour they made their way back to the room, changed into their still wet suits and headed down to the pool. 

Scott arrived in the early evening and hung out with the Crew. We decided to oblige their request by letting them go to Sheetz for dinner. For them, gas station cuisine is a treat.

Today we are packing up and heading back to my Mom's house. We had a fantastic adventure, but I think everybody will be happy to rest for awhile. Okay, maybe the Cousin Crew could keep going, but I am absolutely exhausted!

 

Aquatopia!

 Greetings from Camelback Mountain Resort in the Poconos. The kids were ecstatic when we pulled into the resort gates and their mystery destination was revealed. The first thing they saw were the imposing waterslides spiraling around the side of the building. Timmy's squeals of delight were matched by his teenage cousins.

The resort is amazing. Our bunk bed suite is perfect because, although it isn't very large, everybody has a bed. We don't really need a big room, because the majority of our time was spent in the waterpark.

Aquatopia, which is the largest indoor waterpark on the East Coast, is overwhelming in both size and aquatic activities. As soon as we walked into the park, I knew that we were about to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The waterpark was virtually empty!

There were fewer than 100 guests in the waterpark yesterday. Because most of the other guests were in the kids water activity center, themed for the younger kids and toddlers, it was like we had the place to ourselves. We never waited in line for the slides, the kids were the only ones in the lazy river, and they also had the wave pool to themselves. 

Timmy, finally tall enough to join his cousins on the slides, took full advantage of every opportunity. He went down the largest slides without inhibition, giggling and smiling the entire time. He even learned how to surf on the empty flow rider!

After splashing and playing for four hours, the we changed clothes and devoured an obscene amount of food in the hotel restaurant. The big kids went into the escape room while Timmy climbed the rock wall and mined for gems. After Timmy was completely exhausted, I tucked him into bed and let the big kids go back to the waterpark to enjoy the slides and pools while they were colorfully illuminated.

Today we are heading back to the waterpark before packing up and heading to our next destination. (This is a two-part Aunt Peggy Adventure.) Stay tuned!

Thanksgiving Adventures

 I LOVE Thanksgiving week. On Christmas we stay home for the holiday, but on Thanksgiving we travel to be with family. The boys are so excited to see their cousins again and to have a few days to hang out and have fun. Since they all have the week off of school, I may (wink wink) have an Aunt Peggy Adventure planned for the next few days.

Because I knew that we would be traveling, I spent the weekend working. No, it wasn't terribly exciting but it was necessary. From Friday night to Sunday night, I logged nearly 20 hours. It was actually nice being able to hole up in a room to work nonstop. I wouldn't want to do it every weekend, but I did enjoy being so productive.

This morning I'm up early, finishing up some odds and ends before our adventure begins. I can't post any details, but I am excited for the next few days!