Old Time Christmas

The weekend after Halloween we headed down to southern Missouri.  Friday night we spent in Springfield.  We picked up Sam's friend Lucas and met Dana and Hannah for dinner at Newk's.  Then I took the boys back to Lucas' house for a sleepover.  We really miss seeing Lucas and his family and it was nice to catch up on what all they have been doing and the boys enjoyed time together just hanging out and playing.  The rest of us stayed at the Lowe's house and enjoyed more time visiting with them.  

Saturday morning John went hunting and the kids and I headed down to Branson.  Saturday was the start of Old Time Christmas at Silver Dollar City.  The kids always enjoy seeing the lights and parade and we had not made it down there all summer.  The weather was wonderful which was good and bad.  It made the day nice but it also made the lines long.  We are limited in what we can ride with only one adult but we had a good time on the rides we rode.  I think everyone's favorite of the day was Thunderation which we must have been on five times.  The nice thing about it was that the line was always short.  The parade and all of the lights made a great end to the evening. 

After Silver Dollar City we met John at a hotel in Branson where we had a late dinner and slept well from our busy days.  The next morning we hit the outlet mall for a few good deals.  Sam got a new pair of tennis shoes, which must be his third pair this year.  Every time I turn around his feet just keep getting bigger.  He now wears shoes that are bigger than mine!  That kid is getting expensive.  

After the outlet mall we headed back to Springfield where we met the Lowe's at Lambert's.  There is nothing better than their southern comfort food!  It was also nice to have more time with family.  After stuffing our bellies and a short trip back to Kevin and Dana's we headed home.  It was a busy and enjoyable weekend!