Branson Ramblings

Gary and I just took a short vacation.  We took Remington, Lily and Chris with us and headed off to Branson.  Oh what fun we had!. 

We left after work Wednesday evening and drove to Eureka Springs.  On the way there Remington was playing with his tablet.  He has some game on there and was letting Chris play with it too.  Grampa and I are a little concerned about this game because we heard Chris say "so we have to kill all the white people here?" And Remington made a comment about "buying people".  So apparently it's a game where you buy slaves and kill white people.  Hmmmmm  Not sure about this.  This game also prompted Remington to say, "Chris you are awesome!"  Not sure what Chris did but it really impressed Remington.

Now we also decided to play the ABC sign game.  Anyone who travels knows this is played by finding the letters of the alphabet on signs you see.  Gary always wins this game.  No one likes to play with him.  Well, Remington and Chris had trouble remembering what letter they had to find next so I was constantly trying to remember what letter they were on and what letter I was on.   And in the midst of this Lily says, "what you can't find a J?  That's so easy.  I'm already through with the alphabet."  Really, Lily?  None of us heard you call out any letters.  Lily:  "That's because I did it all in my head.  I'm the winner."

Then for some reason the color of hair came up between Remington and Lily.  They described themsevles as "dirty blond".  Lily informed Remington that he was not dirty blond as her hair was lighter and his was darker.  His response was "so, it just means my hair is dirtier than yours".  Love that reasoning. 

So when we got to Branson we spent an hour or so at the Fish Hatchery feeding the fish and walking along the river.  The kids really enjoyed that.  We then had lunch then Rode the Ducks.  Wouldn't you know it - our Duck broke down.  Well, actually it was the PA system that broke.  Coast Guard won't let boats on the water without a PA system so we had to wait for a replacement duck.  The song "I want to move it, move it, move it" was playing.  Remington was singing along then said "but we're not moving it".  We only had to wait about 10 minutes before getting our replacement then back to our tour.  The kids all got a chance to 'drive' the duck on the water.  Then they received a temporary licence.  This was a big deal for all of them. 

That evening we went to see The Presley's show.  The kids thought this was absolutely hilarious!   They went down to get autographs during intermission and even got their picture taken with Little Cecil and Herkimer.  That was a treat for them. 

Next day we spent at Silver Dollar City.  We have season passes so was able to do an early admission.  Everyone was looking forward to riding the new Outlaw Run - although Remington admitted to being a little bit scared.  I told him that was OK - he didn't have to ride if he didn't want to.  Wouldn't you know it - when we got up there the first ride of the day for it and it broke down.  No riding Outlaw Run for us as later when they got it fixed the line was to long.  This makes two times Gary and I have gone to Silver Dollar City this year and neither time did we get to ride Outlaw Run as it broke down.  I'm thinking this is God's way of saying "stay away".  We did take them on their first ever roller coaster ride.  They absolutely loved it!!  Chris however, bless his heart, got sick.  I totally understand that as rides usually make me sick.  On the Tea Cup Ride they got the tea cup going a little to fast and almost did Grandma in.  We finally went back to the hotel to relax in the pool for a while.  Remington and I were able to beat Grampa and Lily in a game of chicken.  Go us!!!  Then out for pizza.  Glad it was a pizza buffet (although they kept running out of pizza on the buffet).  I'm not real sure who ate more - Chris or Lily. 

Next morning we headed home with a stop in Springfield at Bass Pro and also the Military Museum there.  The kids really enjoyed that.  All in all it was a really fun trip.  Although I think Grampa and I liked yesterday the best when we just stayed home all day and did absolutely nothing!