Snowland Great Wolf Lodge 2011

Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge is truly magical.

We had the most lovely time in Charlotte recently. Everything is so festive. We got away to Snowland at the Great Wolf Lodge! This has become a wonderful tradition that we cherish each year.

All of the snow falling, the festive lodge with all of the white lights and decorated Christmas trees. It is truly magical indeed. attended the Charlotte Motor Speed Way Carolina Christmas. We got to ride on the trace and look at the miles of Christmas lights. Then at the end you can go into the center of the track and enjoy the Santa Village and The lovely Live Nativity scene. We have come to love this every year.

Look at the convivial Great Wolf Lodge Welcome! Beautiful!

The Bears are so cute throughout the Lodge. Stay on the look out.

Even the Angry Birds Christmas Tree was bright and shiny! Every year they have all of the Christmas trees in a contest. So cute. Here's our vote. lol

Look at the Welcome in our room! :) So cute complete with swim goggles.

Love this of our Tigers hanging out in the Lobby waiting for Snowland snow to fly!

Yes, for the 2nd Year, we took off to a Carolina Christmas at Charlotte Motorspeed Way! Oh may,

do you see the cool ride around the Track.

Our boys are getting spoiled racing on the Motorspeed Way!

It's true the Cabarrus County Motto: "Where Racing Lives!"

Then we took in the miles of Christmas lights! And the largest outdoor Drive In Movie and saw a little

Polar Express! Yes! That was cool!

Here's the Santa's Letter Box. Santa greeted the children.

Then we looked at all of the Christmas trees that were decorated in themes. We loved the

NASCAR and I, of course, the Pink Tree.

We were moved by the LIVE Nativity Scene and Bethlehem City we got to tour.

There is something somber about visiting a live Nativity scene in preparation for

celebrating Jesus' Birthday at Christmastime! Our family

was very joyful for this experience. Peace on Earth, Good will toward Men.

This is how we LOVE the Waterpark at Great Wolf Lodge! It is amazing and the Howling Tornado is like nothing else.

We love to visit the GWL Bear! He makes us smile! :) See more of our visits at Carolina Mama like last year! :)

You can get my 5 Tips for Visiting a Great Wolf Lodge at Traveling Mamas. :)  And our Carolina Christmas in Charlotte with a  Giveaway. :) 

Warmly, Carolina Mama

*Thank you Visit Cabarrus, Carolina Christmas, Great Wolf Lodge for hosting us. And for the Charlotte Motorspeed Way for having us join you all and share about a True Carolina Christmas.

Warmly,Carolina Mama

Carolina Christmas 2011 - Charlotte, NC - Boulevard of Lights - and Giveaway

Carolina Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Wednesday, November 23 - Saturday, December 31, 2011

We love Charlotte and Cabarrus County! And we love our Christmastime Tradition that includes a Carolina Christmas and Great Wolf Lodge with their amazing Snowland and the Carolina Christmas Lights of the Charlotte Motor Speedway.  

Open nightly from Nov. 23 through Dec. 31, excluding Christmas Day. Carolina Christmas is returning to Charlotte Motor Speedway even bigger and better in its second year, with an expanded route of nearly five miles, more than 3 million LED lights in 600 displays and double the drive-the-track experience with a one-mile cruise around the track.

Charlotte Motor Speedway is excited to bring the holidays to life this winter season with the return of Carolina Christmas, a spectacular drive-through Christmas light park and village located at the legendary superspeedway. Carolina Christmas is one of the largest holiday light shows in the United States, featuring more than 600 LED light displays boasting 3 million lights.  Carolina Christmas also offers a Christmas Village with a realistic Bethlehem-themed village, a Festival of Trees, photos with Santa and areas with food and music.  You can find a number of great Hotel deals for Christmastime in Cabarrus County. 

Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge is a treat.  The Snow Falls every day indoors here in a truly magical way!  And Santa visits the children.  Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge runs from December 3-25.  Go have fun!  And here are 5 Great Tips for Visiting a Great Wolf Lodge Property. :)  over at TravelingMamas.com.  You can have a Howling Good Time, too! 

Enter to Win $500 Concord Mills Gift Card!
For a chance to win a $500 Simon American Express Gift Card from Concord Mills Mall, guests are invited to visit any four of the seven participating holiday partners between November 23 and December 16 and get the corresponding ornament on the Christmas tree punched. The participants are the Cabarrus County CVB, Concord Mills, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sam Bass Gallery, Reed Gold Mine, Punchy’s Diner and Cabarrus Creamery. http://www.carolinachristmasnc.com/punchcard.html  All the best!  This would be perfect timing with Christmas right here. 

Visit Cabarrus County - "Where Racing Lives!" 

Hope you have a wonderful Holiday Season and that you get to Cabarrus County to one of these lovely locales.

Warmly, Carolina Mama

Warmly,  Carolina Mama

Carolina Christmas 2011 - Boulevard of Lights Charlotte, NC and GIVEAWAY

Carolina Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Wednesday, November 23 - Saturday, December 31, 2011

We love Charlotte and Cabarrus County! And we love our Christmastime Tradition that includes Great Wolf Lodge with their amazing Snowland and the Carolina Christmas Lights of the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Open nightly from Nov. 23 through Dec. 31, excluding Christmas Day. Carolina Christmas is returning to Charlotte Motor Speedway even bigger and better in its second year, with an expanded route of nearly five miles, more than 3 million LED lights in 600 displays and double the drive-the-track experience with a one-mile cruise around the track.

Charlotte Motor Speedway is excited to bring the holidays to life this winter season with the return of Carolina Christmas, a spectacular drive-through Christmas light park and village located at the legendary superspeedway. Carolina Christmas is one of the largest holiday light shows in the United States, featuring more than 600 LED light displays boasting 3 million lights. Carolina Christmas also offers a Christmas Village with a realistic Bethlehem-themed village, a Festival of Trees, photos with Santa and areas with food and music. You can find a number of great Hotel deals for Christmastime in Cabarrus County.

Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge is a treat. The Snow Falls every day indoors here in a truly magical way! And Santa visits the children. Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge runs from December 3-25. Go have fun! And here are 5 Great Tips for Visiting a Great Wolf Lodge Property. :) over at TravelingMamas.com. You can have a Howling Good Time, too!

Enter to Win $500 Concord Mills Gift Card!
For a chance to win a $500 Simon American Express Gift Card from Concord Mills Mall, guests are invited to visit any four of the seven participating holiday partners between November 23 and December 16 and get the corresponding ornament on the Christmas tree punched. The participants are the Cabarrus County CVB, Concord Mills, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sam Bass Gallery, Reed Gold Mine, Punchy’s Diner and Cabarrus Creamery. http://www.carolinachristmasnc.com/punchcard.html All the best! This would be perfect timing with Christmas right here.

Look at the Many Christmas Events and Hotels in Charlotte this Season:

Inaugural Boulevard of Lights
Hotels will light up Bruton Smith Boulevard, welcoming holiday guests to celebrate the season! Perimeter lighting totaling almost 3 miles in length will adorn the hotel rooftops for the holiday season. Light pole decorations and banners will extend from the intersection of Derita Road and Concord Mills Boulevard to the intersection of Bruton Smith Boulevard and Highway 29 in front of Charlotte Motor Speedway, creating a festive Christmas corridor.


Carolina Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway – Bigger and Better in 2011
Open nightly from Nov. 23 through Dec. 31, excluding Christmas Day, Carolina Christmas is returning to Charlotte Motor Speedway even bigger and better in its second year, with an expanded route of nearly five miles, more than 3 million LED lights in 600 displays and double the drive-the-track experience with a one-mile cruise around the track.


Enter to Win $500 Gift Card!
For a chance to win a $500 Simon American Express Gift Card from Concord Mills Mall, guests are invited to visit any four of the seven participating holiday partners between November 23 and December 16 and get the corresponding ornament on the Christmas tree punched. The participants are the Cabarrus County CVB, Concord Mills, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sam Bass Gallery, Reed Gold Mine, Punchy’s Diner and Cabarrus Creamery. http://www.carolinachristmasnc.com/punchcard.html


Hotel Packages and Calendar of Events
Discover the many ways to celebrate the holidays on www.CarolinaChristmasNC.com, including Carolina Christmas hotel packages and a comprehensive calendar of Christmas events throughout the county. The calendar features a variety of events from local parades and tree lightings to seasonal tours and theatre performances.


Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge
During Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge, the magic continues with a life-size Gingerbread house, daily snow shows inside the Grand Lobby, special appearances by Santa and Great Clock Tower Holiday Show with Rowdy the Reindeer. Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge runs from December 3-25.http://www.greatwolf.com/concord/deals/snowland


Concord Mills Mall
Have you made your list and checked it twice? Then take another cue from Santa and stop by Concord Mills, North Carolina’s most visited attraction to take advantage of incredible holiday sales. At the mall’s 200+ stores, finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list is a breeze. Don’t forget to say hello to the jolly man in red while you’re here – he and his elves have set up shop in Neighborhood 2. Be sure to set your alarm clocks - Concord Mills will open at midnight on Black Friday!

Visit Cabarrus County - "Where Racing Lives!"

Hope you have a wonderful Holiday Season and that you get to Cabarrus County to one of these lovely locales.

Warmly, Carolina Mama

Great Wolf Lodge - Concord, North Carolina Snowland & More

Concord means Harmony! And there was a whole lot of harmony this past weekend...

Arriving at the Great Wolf Lodge in Concord, North Carolina!


The wonder of it all. May they always carry this joie de vive!



The Staff at the Great Wolf Lodge were so accommodating! And friendly! The gift bags and DVDs on the desk behind them Welcomed the Mom Bloggers to the Great Wolf Concord! We love our keepsake Caribou Ornament for our Christmas tree!



We let the kids get start swimming while we waited for them to get our room ready.



Here's my Animoto of the trip... some of our family favorite memories, a little shopping and great friends!


Here's a favorite Mommy moment and at Great Wolf Lodge, there are many of these memories! We loved our family time here.
Carolina Mama & Twins



One of my favorite amenities of the Lodge was the lovely Arm Band that was your Room Key! Yes! Check this out, here I am opening my room with a swipe of my wrist! It was so awesome to say, going to the room, and in the instant when you go who has a key, or reach for your purse, voila! the room key is on your wrist! It is waterproof so you're set the whole time!



The next morning all the mom bloggers and our families were invited to a wonderful and abundant Breakfast Buffet and we got to hear and meet the band Highway 101 who have won Country Awards in Nashville! They were so nice and it was special to sing "Joy to the World!" and "Away in A Manger!" with them! Here is Nikki Nelson leading us all...

Joy To The World!

Carolina Mama loves her mom blogger friends old like One Moms World and Real Life Sarah and new like this picture.
North Carolina Mom Bloggers

Then we all sang "Happy Birthday!" to the Mayor Scott Padgett of Concord! He was at the festivities the night before with Santa Claus and the lighting of the tree! It was also the birthday of the son of Eve White of Charlotte Parent! So there were lots of smiles and well wishes going around!

Happy Birthday Mayor of Concord, NC!

We stayed at the Wolf Den Suite and it was fascinating for the twins and us! Here's what it looked like in our Den at night!



One Tiger exhausted from the fun day and watching the flat screen in the 'wolf den'




Here is the Howling Tornado Ride that actually changed our boys lives... and ours! Too fun! You'll also enjoy this video actually uploaded by Great Wolf themselves. It is more in depth than mine so enjoy! And go, book your family vacation!



Great Wolf Lodge is perfect for a family vacation and getaway! There truly is something for everyone! Have you visited a Great Wolf Lodge? What's your favorite Water Park?

Warmly,

*Thank You Great Wolf Lodge PR for sponsoring this trip. They believe in the power of moms and know mom bloggers share what works for their families. They did not require me to write about the trip. I chose to write and share what an awesome 5 Star Trip we enjoyed!

I'm Just Saying...

I'm just saying...

Snowland Winter Wonderland

We'll take you there... this weekend... live! :) Follow me for move liveblogging at Great Wolf Lodge! and see other Carolina Mamas enjoy a magical time at the Snowland Winter Wonderland at Great Wolf Lodge!

Great Wolf Lodge!

Dear FTC: Sponsored? Yes! and happy to say so!


Warmly,