In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
Proverbs 16:9

Friday, July 20, 2012

Bynum Family Outing Part 2

Last weekend we had the opportunity to meet Josh's family in Branson, Missouri, for a long weekend of vacation. We made the very most of our short time together and played really hard the entire time we were together. We were able to rent a home again this year which works great giving for the kids to be able to take naps and spread out during bed time. The home was in an area with a swimming pool which we took advantage of when we first arrived and all enjoyed. The other things we did while in Branson included: Ride the Ducks, Dixie Stampede Dinner Show, Shopping at the Outlet Malls and Branson Landing, Eating at Bass Pro's Whitefish House on the River, Eating at Cakes and Cream Dessert Parlor, Eating at Mel's Hard Luck Dinner, Riding Go Karts at The Track. Lots of fun family memories were made during our time together and here are several of the many many pictures from our time together. 

The Bynum Family 
Bransen very excited to see Grandpa and Grandma when we first arrived
Me and my two water dogs (so fun to play in the water now that they actually enjoy swimming).
Swimming!
Bransen, Brayden and Cale 
Bransen learned to jump in but insisted it was without his life jacket, oh this little dare devil.
Tim and Brayden Tim after diving for dive sticks
Grandma found a cool spot under an umbrella to watch us all in the water
Tim, Charlotte and Cale
Our new water lover couldn't get enough of it and was very brave
Bathing Beauty Cale in her Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
Grandpa playing toss Brayden
RIDE THE DUCKS was enjoyed by all!
Very excited to board the Ducks
Cale, Tim and Charlotee On Board the Duck
QUACK QUACK


A view of Lake Tablerock
Love this shot of Cale Rhylee!!
In the water we go, Splash!!


Captain Brayden getting to drive the Duck

Cale after driving the Duck
Cale listening intently as a cook from Mel's Hard Luck Diner sang to her

Grandpa and the Grandkids
They all Loved Jumping in Grandpa's Blow Up Jump House he brought


The Dixie Stampede The Josh Bynum Family
The Tim Bynum Family
Grandpa and Grandma and Brayden ready for the show at the Dixie Stampede
The Dixie Stampede was a hit!! All our crew sat through the entire show and really enjoyed it, even the two babies and it didn't start until 8 pm. The food during the show and the animals were perfect for all.

Brayden and Bransen loved their horses from the show.
And we got rained out at our first attempt to ride go Karts, poor Grandpa got rained on but not Grandma


Watching the fish At Bass Pro
Bransen watching the go karts, not too happy he didn't get to ride.
Grandpa and Brayden ready to race!!
Bynum Brothers Racing
This looks serious
Watching Daddy

Bransen got a chance to ride the train
Charlotte and Cale all aboard the train

And Brayden got his first chance to race all alone. Talk about a big ordeal for all. He was very serious and Daddy was just giddy. He did a great job and is still talking about his race.



This poor little guy never quite figured it out. 
The after race interview
And now the ultimate Sprint Car Race... Grandpa was serious and never gave up his first place lead.



Our balcony view at sunset!
Brayden, Bransen and Cale on the balcony
On our way for ice cream at 9 pm because that's what you do on vacation, right!!!
Look at that funnel cake!



Right before leaving Josh found a turtle on the road which we had to stop and pick up to bring home. All Josh could think about was having it for the fairs turtle races. Hope we can make it another week. He is still alive today.

A stop at the giant candy store on the way home. The boys with their surprises and I got my fudge!
A 3 ft long gummy snake

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Had a great time! Great pictures, Katie.