He Is Risen! Alleluia!

Happy Easter everyone.

My how quickly time passes when you are having fun. And I have been having fun.

I spent three days last week on vaction with my family. I can't remember the last time both my son and daughter were able to get away at the same time for a few days of rest and relaxation.

We rented a 3 bedroom suite at Boyne Mountain's Avalanche Bay indoor water park.

There are no words to describe what a wonderful feeling it was having the whole family together for this special time. We lauged and played and grew closer as a family. What a beautiful Easter blessing. Thank you God, for the gift of family.

The youngsters in the family, the grands, had a ball and we didn't hear one single arguement between the siblings. One thing that helped was oldest grandson bringing a friend. It helped aleviate the two against one sibling rivalry that usually occurs when there is just three of them.

When all the swimming began to turn the boys into prunes they took a break and spent some time in the arcade.

I had no idea that playing video games in the arcade could net you such nifty prizes. Here is what you can get for only twenty dollars apiece.

A fake camera that squirts water at unsuspecting people posed for a photo opp.

Samuri swords and google glasses

And finally a giant pixie stix and a pair of handcuffs and a second pair of google glasses. He looks a little too excited wearing those handcuffs if you ask me.

When all the spending money kaput, the twins tried their hand at rock climbing.

And after all that work they decided to relax in the outdoor hot tub.


I on the other hand, enjoyed spending most of my time leisurly floating around in the indoor/outdoor pool. The pool water temp was 90 degrees and the outside temperature was only around 40 degrees with a pretty stiff breeze blowing. I'm glad I don't have to pay the energy bill!



If you look in the background you can see the ski slopes. It was so neat swimming outside while watching skiiers ski down the mountain.

Here is the whole crew posing for a quick pic. before heading outdoors to swim.

I love this picture. Click on it and look at the guy in the back horning in on the picture. I didn't even realize he was in the picture until I downloaded into the computer and saw him making the hand gesture and sticking out his tongue.

And finally my son became addicted to the Rip Zone surf simulator. He was determined to master the beast before he left. Well, he didn't quite master it, but he did improve as the time wore on. Here is one of his final attempts.

Cowabunga Dude. Surf's Up!