We chose to spend 2 days at Silver Dollar City, and one at Whitewater (of which there are no photos, be thankful). Our first day at "Silver Dollar Silly", as Adrienne christened it, had us in coordinating tie dye shirts that were completed the day before we left. I think they turned out pretty darn good actually!
Starting out tame on the elephant ride
Donna does not like rides that spin around, so I am the designated ride companion for the kids.
The 'kiddie coaster'. What could go wrong?
The mistake that would become ALL roller coaster experiences. This photo was taken immediately prior to the crying and screaming from Adrienne.
Okay, we'll try the flying boats...Whoops again!
This is about Adrienne's speed
Guess who is not wowed by the 'tame' rides?
This was a success, the train ride where we got to sit for a bit and chill.
Once they started getting tired, we put them in the stocks!
An indoor air conditioned Veggie Tales show to the rescue. Adrienne fell in love with Bob and Larry all over again.
Donna grabbed a moment to sit and rest her feet (genius! foot massagers!)
Indoor pavillion designed to sell products like play foam, but it was a welcome place to cool off and to see the kids playing together (and not fighting). YAY!
After we came back from the park, someone who was not tired had a bit of a rest on the couch. Can you tell how non-tired he was?
After a long day, what better way to relax than ice cream al fresco on the deck at sunset?
Donna had high hopes for taking the kids fishing. We got poles and a new tackle box. There was excitement in the air...until we arrived and actually began to 'fish'.
Adrienne checks out the pole
Both kids looking at where the fish may potentially come from. Oh, one thing...fish enjoy QUIET. There was no fish enjoyment going on here.
Adrienne gave up fast and went to pluck dandelions and explore.
Evan realized swinging would be more fun.
No fish were harmed during the making of this vacation production. Fish, however, tortured Donna by swimming past her during a side fishing trip (sans children). Not only did they swim past her, flashing their rainbow colors, but they took great delight in actually smacking her with their tails. Cruel and unusual punishment, trout. Cruel indeed.
Second trip to Silver Dollar City didn't go as smoothly. Adrienne made a friend (who is five) to ride the rides with. I think she would have been happy if we let her hang out with this nice girl all day.
Sadly these are the only photos from the day that feature children who are remotely chipper.
Day 2 at Silver Dollar City left the kiddos wiped out.
We had planned a trip to the timeshare condo pool. While I was busy getting my swim suit on and helping Adrienne with hers, this is what happened to the boy.
He crawled under the covers and conked out WITH the goggles on his forehead. Awww!
Beautiful sunsets from the deck.
All in all, I would call this trip a success!
1 comment:
Wow! Gorgeous shots! I will have to try harder than usual to convince Paul to give Branson a try. It's time to get over prejudices and explore our home state!
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