Kevin had to work every day from Sunday - Thursday, missing all get-togethers except Christmas breakfast. He called on Tuesday from the tower and suggested that, with a blizzard forecast for the following day, that he get a hotel to avoid having to drive in the elements. Further, since we would all be snowed in, perhaps we would prefer to be with him at a hotel with an indoor pool. Sold! Camden and I drove home from Aunt Linda's, packed a bag for two nights, and headed to Avon for a mini-vacation.
It was a great opportunity to break out Camden's new swimsuit. Love the cherries and the ruffle!
The next evening when Kevin was working, Camden decided she should wear his new Colts jama bottoms for the evening. I pulled the drawstring as tight as I could and she seriously wore them the entire evening.
Our hotel was right next to a Walmart and we managed to get out in the four-wheel drive truck in the blizzard to exchange Pop the Pig. It was great to have it for in-between swims. We even played in the lobby for a bit with some other kids also staying at the hotel.
We also bought a small bath toy that can be painted, washed, and painted repeatedly. She enjoyed simply washing it off in the sink and creating/recreating for a good chunk of an afternoon.
On the day of check-out, Camden and I stopped at our favorite McDonald's for some energy-releasing play.
It was a great way to ride out the storm, make sure Kevin could safely get to and from work, and have some fun family time together.
