Tundra Lodge

Grandma and Grandpa Tedlie (Matt's parents) got Brode, Matt, and I a gift certificate for a night at the Tundra Lodge Resort and Waterpark for Christmas. We thought this weekend would be the perfect one! Matt doesn't work on Monday's, I have a week off between interim and 2nd semester and we got another day to be with Brode!

Our gift certificate was for a special they have called the "Warm & Cozy". It was a great package, it was so convenient! We got a room, waterpark passes, a large pizza for dinner, bottomless mugs, 2 coffees, and 2 stuffed animals! It was so easy to order and take care of everything!

Here is our weekend:

We arrived on Sunday afternoon and were able to check in a few hours early... Brode explored the room and broke in the beds:

He was so excited and couldn't stop laughing! We got on our swimsuits right away and headed down to the waterpark. I didn't get many pictures, it was hard to keep it dry and still play with Brode.

After a few hours of playing we explored the hotel. We took our stuffed animal vouchers and checked out the gift shop. Brode picked out a moose and a monkey! He loved running through the hotel. They had large animals and unique wood carvings that Brode was very curious about:

"Hey guys look at my fish face!"

We headed back to our room and played for a while! Brode was so silly and excited all day. It was great getting to spend so much time goofing around with him!

(His favorite part of the room)

Our package included a large pizza so Brode helped us pick one out and we ordered room service.

I always worry about Brode eating enough in strange places but he was thankful for a break to sit quietly and eat. He ate a TON!
After we were all filled up we went back down to the waterpark for another hour and 1/2! This time Matt and I tried out the slides, but they were way to fast and dark for Brode to try. We also spent some time on the lazy river. Brode, being the curious boy he is, loved sitting on my lap and watching everything! We went back to our room and Brode got a bath and in his pajamas.
This was also my biggest worry... sleeping in the same room as him when he goes to bed at 7:00. Because of the TV placement we moved the furniture around and built Brode his own little room. By blocking him off in the corner we were still able to watch TV and keep some lights on when he was in the dark alone. He slept great from 7pm to 8am!
He was very ready for breakfast by 8:00! He ate a banana, cereal, and 2 mini donuts in our room.
We then went to the Caribou Restaurant in the lobby and had their breakfast buffet. They had great made-to-order omelets, pancakes, etc. Brode again ate a ton of fruit and donuts! He enjoyed coloring as well.
He was very sad to leave!
The rest of today isn't anything exciting. Brode is napping (and will for a while with all the activity) while I update the blog, do laundry, and pick up the toys from the little boy hurricane that came through! This week we'll just be working, playing, and getting books and supplies for second semester!