Every Friday, the Little Bliss List provides a chance for us to celebrate the little things that brought us hope and happiness this week. I do believe when we focus on the sweet stuff of life, the sweet stuff multiplies. And by sharing those small gifts in our lives, we help others notice the gifts in theirs.
Yesterday, we wrapped up our family vacation in Chicago. Waved goodbye to our hotel and took one last stroll down Michigan Ave. Ate one last handful of Garrett’s Chicago Popcorn Mix. The kids were prepared for an eight hour car ride back home – but we had other plans.
The Big Surprise!
We told the boys we’d be stopping briefly in Wisconsin Dells {a popular family tourist attraction full of hotel rooms and water parks} just to see if we could tour a hotel} to look around and decide if we’d ever want to stay there. What they didn’t know was that we already had a reservation to spend the night at Great Wolf Lodge!! So hard to keep that secret – but I knew the surprise would be worth it!
We pulled up and Brad went inside, claiming to be asking if we could walk around the resort. He returned to the car and said we had the green light. Below is what transpired on video once we got inside and began looking around…
It’s one great big ball of bliss, isn’t it? After I stopped filming, I had to wipe away a huge crocodile tear rolling down Ryder’s cheek; that’s how blissed-out he was by the surprise. Stunned into silence, which never happens! Soooo sweet.
That’s my unconventional bliss list this week, packed with pleasure and oodles of outings. 
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Liv, I smiled so big as I read and then watched the video. I grew up just 45 minutes from Wisconsin Dells and it honestly brings back so many memories. I’m so glad that you had a wonderful vacation.
Liv,
this MADE. MY. MORNING!!!!
Ryder’s reaction is priceless and pure out BLISS BLISS BLISS!!!!!
My husband watched with me … both of us have smiles on our faces … his bliss was contagious!
oxoxoxoxo
k
ps…ENJOY THE DELLS!
Yay! I know – so glad I got it on video and could share a little bliss with everybody else. We had such a great time!
That was awesome! How fun to surprise them that way!!
Liv, I just Loved this what a great way to spread some love!
Tears! Overflowing tears! I don’t have kids yet… but how sweet was this moment for you as parents?! Wow! I love it! I never got to go to Disney as a kid and I totally want to like all the Disney commercials – SURPRISE! Your bags are packed we are going to Disney tomorrow!
LOVE IT! Thank you for sharing!
xoxo
That was the best! We took our kids there when they were younger. Can’t wait to take my grandkids there and see the joy and bliss on their face!
Oh my gosh…just the sweetest thing ever.
What a beautiful moment! It made my heart happy and gave me a full stop after a day of working and reading super serious articles. I’m going to unplug and spend the rest of my evening doing little things that are on my own bliss list. Thank you for sharing and I hope you and your family had a wonderful time.
Oh my gosh. I had to wait to watch this ’til I was on a computer with speakers that worked. AAAHHH!!! Love it. Your boys are both sooooo adorable. I can relate to Ryder’s feeling…only for me it includes Neil Diamond and front row seats. I get it, buddy. Super cool and oh so sweet. Thanks for sharing the JOY with all of us!!!