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Fathers Day Weekend
Well the past few days were really busy...
Friday Heather and I took off to Chicago right after work. We picked up Novali and went to Rosemont, IL to get some rest. We planned a fun weekend to Wisconsin Dells, WI as a pre-graduation gift for her finishing kindergarten. Saturday morning we got up early, ate, and hit the road for WI.
It was a rather quick drive and Wisconsin Dells amazed us! The town was very small, but was made up of nothing but water parks! Huge water parks, ferris wheel, go-karts, haunted houses, pet parks, and anything else you can think of! It is basically just one big entertainment town! In our days there we barely got to see it all... but I will cover what we saw.
We arrived dressed ready for a water park. After pricing a few out we settled on Noah's Ark Water Park which is I guess the biggest in the world. Boy was it huge! We barely got to see it all, its maybe about half the size of Cedar Point but all water rides. We went into several of the wave pools, some of the kiddie play places, did putt-putt golf, bumper boats, a even a few of the faster water rides (I was surprised Novi wanted to go on them). It was a ton of fun and we all got a lot of sun and got even more tired. The night ended at a cool place to eat called the Moose Jaw that gave kids little moose antler hats (kinda like Burger King Crowns) and she loved the pizza.
Sunday was fathers day. We got up for some breakfast and went to the ferris wheel that Novali really wanted to ride. It was a fun little amusement park and we did go-karts (I did drive a little too fast), a couple other rides and the big ferris wheel. She even played a fair game and won a little stuffed animal. It was a great day... then we packed up and headed back to Chicago.
Sunday night we went to dinner and Tamara picked up Novali. Monday morning early was her graduation so it was best for her to stay at home in case Heather and I got stuck in traffic or something. It worked out well also cause Vic and Rey two of my fraternity brothers who lived near our hotel came over and we hungout for a little bit.
Pictures: Wisconsin Dells
Monday was a fun day! Heather and I made it into Chicago really fast and managed to avoid all traffic. It was nice to not be rushed and we got to the school early. It was a fun little program and I video taped it all for Syed and other family members who could not be there for the graduation. They saw a song, got their diplomas, and then all together (two classes) did New York as a closing song... but the words were changed to First Grade First Grade... she can sing it for you if you ask. Afterwards it was pictures will all her friends and then lunch.
Pictures: Graduation
It was a fun weekend, lots of driving, lots of fun, lots of things to do. It was great all the calls, texts, and emails I got for Father's Day. I did feel bad cause I was not able to get a hold of my dad. Called a few times and never managed to reach him. He will be in the states in a few days but still I missed him on fathers day.
Thats it... this week and next will be a little hectic at work as I am taking vacation days and trying to squeeze in work so I don't fall behind. My parents arrive in Albion on June 29th and I can't wait cause it is gonna be a lot of fun having all the family back together again. Til next time...
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