We just got back from an awesome trip to Branson, MO. Justin went with his family several times growing up, but this was my first trip there. It was great. There is so much to do there. We only scratched the surface, but what we did do was just perfect for us! The kids love swimming, so lucky for us our hotel had an indoor and outdoor pool. Luke was facinated by the fact that there could be a pool inside, he got quite a kick out of it.
Yes, Kate was as patient and cooperative as usual. She hung out in her stroller when she wasn't hanging out in the pool. She is such an easy going girl. (I know, I sound like a broken record).
Evan is a dare-devil (broken record, again?). We purchased these "life jackets" in Florida this summer and they really have been the best purchase. The boys have so much more confidence when swimming. Evan has so much confidence (or something like that) that he has started jumping in and wants us to throw him into the pool. I don't think he even closes his eyes, much less his mouth. He goes under, bounces right back to the surface smiling and says, "again".
Don't be fooled by this picture. Although, Luke can now "swim" on his own, he absolutely does not like to go under. So this picture may look like he's about to be tossed and dunked, it's an illusion. Dad is going to safely catch him as he comes back down. No going under for Luke. No sir.
Kate doing her favorite new move - waving.
Look how excited Luke is to have his picutre taken. Isn't that sweet?
Great photo-op off the side of the road. The boys loved looking into a REAL racecar.
Watching the rainbow trout swim by at Dogwood Canyon (I plan on dedicating an entire post of landscape pics of that place soon - sooooooo beautiful).
We rented bikes and carts for the kids to ride in. For 2 people that are out of shape, we biked (with kids in tow) 6.2 miles! The kids enjoyed it, too. We made various pit-stops so they could get out and run around, but otherwise they just hung out and took in the awesome surroundings. Kate started out the trip in a cart by herself, but she wasn't too happy about that and the weight proved to be too much for Daddy, so she teamed up with Luke and all was right with the world after that. (It didn't hurt that he was feeding her yogurt melts half the time : )).
After 3 nights of sharing a hotel room and running the kids ragged, Evan pooped out. He just couldn't take it anymore. This kid was sooo tired that J lifted him from the cart, bought water from the gift store (while holding him), changed his diaper, and put him in his carseat all without waking up. Poor buddy. Now we're getting back into our non-vaction routine. Good times!
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