Holiday World & Lake Rudolph-2nd Year

We did our annual Holiday World & RV trip to Santa Claus, Indiana. Like last year, we had a great time! I'm sure Max enjoyed himself a little more this year than last year! We camped "Reinhart Style" in a Super King RV at Lake Rudolph. We had 2 bedrooms (sleeping 8), 2 bathrooms, & a full sized kitchen. It was nice!! The Bruce Family joined us this year, which made our mini vacation even more fun!

After a two hour drive, the kids (and adults!) were ready for some fun, snacks, and drinks! :) We hung out at Blitzen Bay, the campsite's pool. The kids had so much fun splashing, swimming, and running around!

Max was a little hungry at the pool, so he found someone eating some Goldfish and thought he would become pals with them. Poor Max thought Mom & Dad didn't have food for him!

Half of our kid crew ready to go to Holiday World. Betsy wasn't asleep, she was just keeping the sun out of her eyes!

The other half of our precious cargo! Charlo and Laney were busy watching the BIG roller coaster, The Raven! Luckily, the adults got a chance to ride that ride!

First it was to the waterpark, Splashin' Safari. We were so excited to see that Laney and Charlo were tall enough to ride a couple of the big kids slides. Actually, Laney really wasn't, but I think the guy that measured her at the measuring station felt bad and let her slide through. So a BIG "Thank You" to him!

One of the big slides that Laney went down with Mommy & Daddy. Boy, it was fun one! Totally worth the wait!

Then Grammy & Pappy wanted their turn with Laney....another fun slide! This one was in the dark! Of course, that made it even more fun!

The Splash Land was Max's favorite place! This was new this year and was a great addition to the park! There were fountains, slides, and a small wade pool for the little ones. Our big kids even enjoyed it!

Riding slides was one of Laney's favorite things to do on the trip. She started getting confident and wanted to go on her own.

But the rides were also fun. Laney talked all day about riding the airplanes (Comet's Rockets), so, of course, that was the first ride she wanted to go on. All four kids loved it!

Max got to ride on his first Merry Go Round ride, which was a lot of fun for him!

Holiday World 2011

After a full day in the sun, swimming, walking, and riding rides and water slides, it was time to head back to the campground. We were so lucky that the big kids took naps when we got back so they could stay up a little later and make s'mores and see the fire the Dad's & Pappy built!

Max didn't make it, maybe next year!

These chocolate faces had SO much fun but were super tired (and still are!). We're already starting to make notes for next year's trip!