Mt. Nebo

This past weekend we went to see the Barbers at Mt. Nebo.  We stayed in Cabin 172.  It was a 3 bedroom cabin.  It was a fun weekend.  On Friday, we were able to check in early.  Once we unpacked, I took the kids to the pool.  Stella and Frankie enjoyed learning how to float.  We grilled burgers and dogs and had all the fixings to go with it.  We played a game of Last Word before calling it a night.  We were tired! 

Saturday, I introduced the kids to melty beads.  They had a blast making things with them. I would iron them so they stick together.  Frankie played for hours with it as well as me and Chantel!  I had made the kids coloring shirts too.  Stella created a real masterpiece with her Peppa the Pig shirt.  She was so proud of it, she wore it home on Sunday.  Later Saturday afternoon, we went and borrowed horse shoes from the visitors center.  Luke, Jett, and Blake each played a game.  I think Luke won all three games!  I enjoyed holding baby Lionel.  He was super cranky on Saturday.  Chantel had eaten a lot of the broccoli salad I made.  His poor little tummy was sure gassy!  He was just a tooting!  Saturday night, Luke and I went for a walk around the mountain.  We saw so many deer.  It was beautiful!  We ended the night by watching the sunset with Chantel and Stella. 

It was a fun relaxing weekend.  I can't wait to go back!

Downtown with Kingston

A few weeks ago, Luke and I took Kingston downtown to the Farmer's Market.  I wanted some fresh produce and I knew he would have a good time at the splash pad.  I got tomatoes, squash of several different kinds, corn, and kettle corn.  I love just looking at all the vegetables.  Kingston was less than impressed.  That could have been because he asked- not nicely- for a fidget spinner, and I told him no.  His attitude needed to improve before I would think about getting him one.  Well, he quickly forgot about the spinner.  We walked around to the splash pad and let him play in the water for a bit.  After splashing and playing on the playground, we went to eat lunch at Flying Fish.  We couldn't pass up Kilwins either.  It was a good day exploring the River Market.

Branson with the Barbers

This past weekend we went to Branson again with the Barbers.  We stayed in a condo and had a great time as usual.  The kids stayed up late watching movies.  The adults played cards and I mainly held baby Lionel.  On Saturday, we went to Silver Dollar City.  Frankie and Kingston got to see the Harlem Globe Trotters.  They enjoyed watching them do tricks with the basketballs.  The two of them rode many rides as well.  Stella even got in on the fun!  We finished the day with a late lunch at Steak and Shake.  After naps, the kids went and swam for a while.  On Sunday, we ate breakfast in the condo and went to play a round of putt putt.  We went to play at the Pirate's Cove.  I had played here almost 20 years ago with Chris.  It was fun watching Kingston enjoy it.  He kept calling the skeletons "bone guys."  Stella sure thinks Kingston is something special.  After tallying the points, Luke beat Blake by one point!  We finished up the vacation with lunch at Ruby Tuesday where Luke held Lionel for the first time.  It was a great weekend had by all!