We surprised the boys by stopping and staying at the Great Wolf Lodge. We made this into a little birthday surprise for Jake. He really enjoys water parks. Mark and I made reservations and didn't tell them anything until we pulled in. Mark and I were also looking forward to something that would bring us out of the frump we were all feeling. The boys were so excited and our room was big and cozy with a second floor loft. I found a good deal for the stay online and saved a lot. We were at the waterpark a couple hours, then went to eat. The COVID restrictions were just like everything else, they made no sense at all. You were to wear a mask at all times in the hotel and halls. Once in the waterpark you took them off. The waterpark was busy and crowded with kids and families everywhere. There is a definite need for people to get out and try to enjoy life and maybe live a little. There was no social distancing, the lines for the waterslides were crowded and long waits. The lazy river was crowded with people in and out of tubes. We enjoyed it and the boys had fun. I couldn't help but think, if I get COVID, it is going to be from this trip due to three different hotels and a busy waterpark. I know there are people that would never dream of doing such thing for fear of covid or would look down upon us for not hiding in our homes and wearing masks in public.
One of Jayden's friends knew what she was going through and talked her into going to a barrel race. It was a good distraction and nice that she had a friend to be with. They went to Kansas and ran at a Cancer benefit. You could run in memory or honor of someone. Jayden ran in memory of Aunt Alice. She made a really good run on Joker. Alice was with Jayden when she found Joker and she thinks of that often. Today she made a great run for Alice.
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