Annual Branson Weekend

Since Griffin has come along, we've started an annual weekend trip to Branson.  Last weekend was the 2013 version, and although the first year was fun.....it doesn't compare to how much fun Griffin is able to have now!

We started on Saturday at Silver Dollar City. Also there were the Watson family and the Carmans. This allowed us to ride rides and have a great time. The highlight was going to be the train ride that goes through the park. After waiting nearly an hour, we found out that the train broke down and needed repaired. What a bummer. Amazingly, Griffin was okay with that and apparently got enough enjoyment out of hearing/seeing it. 

on the drive down......I love this happy little boy

much different on the frogs this year, he jumped in and grabbed
the bar not caring if I was even behind him

"I like this one!"

Meagan rode the butterflies

wheeee!

when I refer to the Watson children, this is them!
Westlee, Makalah, and Meagan

Tammy took him to the carousel while we waited for the train

Silver Dollar City was hot and exhausting, but we refreshed at the hotel and had a nice dinner at the mexican restaurant on the landing. I have always wanted to see a Cirque show, so when I saw that a "branson version" called Cirque Montage was playing at a theatre I bought us tickets online. It was verrrrrrrrrry interesting. I think Drew was ready to leave at intermission, he said something about having nightmares. Griffin sat on his lap the entire time, and even high-fived several of the performers when they came into the audience. 

elevator ride after a long day!

We spent day #2 at White Water. As I expected, little water baby Griffin had a ball. It was a cloudy day but hot/humid and actually more enjoyable that if the blazing sun was out. We planned to meet the Watson family here also. I had a blast riding the rides with Westlee and Makalah, good times!

the water in the little kids' area was COLD

note to self: never buy a water camera again
all of the stripey photos came from it

wave pool, a big hit! he especially loved almost being knocked over

first photo bomb ever.....and it's a good one

silly girls!

running through the water spouts

hard to stand up!