Where oh where have I been??

We've had a super busy summer! Between swimming, summer school, my sister's bridal shower and playdates I just haven't had any extra time. And the time I do have I am either cleaning up or playing Bejeweled on Facebook. I must admit I am addicted. =)

The kids LOVE the pool. We must go swimming everyday.

I secretly love it. It tires them out and they go to sleep so easily.

Right after Memorial Day we took a little trip to Branson. We hadn't been in 5 years so I thought it was time to go and also Natalie got in free to Silver Dollar City because she's still 3.

Our good friends, the Sheriffs, were in Branson camping at the same time we were there so we all decided to go to Silver Dollar City together. We had so much fun!

Kelli and I rode this new ride called the Electrospin. It was crazy! It spun in a circle while going side to side. But as it went from side to side it also climbed up higher and higher and got faster. Here is us after it was over.

Yeah, I felt like I was going to puke.

Well, we were having a good time until our girls decided they didn't want to ride on the Happy Frogs together and Bryce didn't want to sit with them, either. Here's their grumpy faces.

Of course, as soon as it started they all quickly smiled.

When we went to get lunch we saw this watering fountain and of course had to take a pictures by it. It says McCoys Only, No Hatfields!

Unfortunately, we can't seem to pose for a picture.

We ate at The Mill and we were seated at the table that magically starts to rise while you are eating. The table was up to our necks by the time it stopped rising. The little ones had to stand in their chairs just so they could eat. We magically lowered the table by using the weight of our elbows to push it down. =)



The next day we rode the Ducks. Both kids got to drive it while we were in the water.

The next day we went back to Silver Dollar City. I had to take the kids' picture here. I have an almost identical picture of my brother and me back when I was 8 and he was 3.

It was much warmer that day instead of the first day we went so Bryce played in the wet area and got soaked! Note to self: Bring swimsuit next time we go to SDC.





And here's what happens after a Very fun day at an amusement park:

And finally before heading home we had to stop by at the fish hatchery. Those crazy fish jump out of the water for the food.

We had so much fun, but it's just as nice coming home.

Now I must plan a Princess Birthday Tea Party for my little Princess.

She turns 4 in just 2 weeks.