Life in the Fast Lane

Last week the kids and I headed down to Branson to spend a day with Scott, Becky, Emma and Aiden while they were there for a week of vacation.  My kids and I love White Water so we asked if we could join them the day they decided to go there.  We are so blessed to have kids around the same age who play so well together and enjoy each others company. 

I had been watching the weather all week and was worrying about the day we chose to visit.  When we drove into Branson the skies were dark and sprinkles were hitting the windshield.  We were considering calling the Siegels to see if they wanted to postpone until the next day.  The day turned out to be perfect though.  The bad weather kept away the crowds and we could ride everything with no lines.  There were no crowds in the lazy river or the wave pool and the sidewalks were cool on your feet.  I don't think we could have asked for anything better.  

The day had a lot of first for Emma and Aiden, since they had not been to White Water before and I think they really enjoyed themselves.  Ella did her first big water slide solo, and then she did it repeatedly for the rest of the day.  Scott and I tried out the new water slide.  I will have to admit, it is a bit scary.  You get into a tube they close the door and then the floor you are standing on drops out and you fly down the tube.  We liked it though and rode it twice.  It was a great day filled with thrills and some relaxing time on the lazy river or laying out while the kids played.  

While Scott and Sam were off riding rides Sam hatched a plan with him for some more rides that evening at The Track.  So after heading back to our hotels to shower and have a snack we met up at The Track.  Ella and Aiden were tall enough to drive the rookie go karts.  While the line took a lot of patience they had a good time driving themselves.  The rest of the crew were all able to drive the faster go karts on the Heavy Metal High Rise and had a good time.  They also all rode a second go kart course and then the kids rode (and got soaked) on bumper boats.  It was a great end to a great day! 

   

Smiling in front of the not so crowded wave pool!

Emma and Scott ready to head up to ride.

Smiling at the bottom of the slide!

Becky, Emma and Sam coming around the corner. 

Waiting for their turn to drive. 

Thumbs up Mom!

Happy to be in the lead! 

Ready for some bumper boat action. 

Sam, Ella and Aiden made the picture.