Life with the Davis Gang

Saturday, December 4, 2010

More Branson / Silver Dollar City

The light show in SDC is really awesome. The kids loved watching the lights put to music. It got everyone in a festive mood. It is also nice to visit a place like Silver Dollar City and have the reason for the Christmas Season displayed so prominently! No "Happy Holidays" here, it was all "Merry Christmas". So here are a few pictures of the lights and of Day 2 in the park!

Part of the Light Parade held every night.

Santa!

The real meaning of Christmas!

Alec's favorite float! Can you guess why? It's a snow globe, his favorite!

The kids joke, since I made them take some school work on our trip!

A cool picture by Taylor!

Dad and Jack waiting for the parade!

My own Ginger Bread kids! Alec, Ryan, Olivia & Jack!

Alec gets to assist the magician for the magic show.

Jacks's turn to help out!

The boy's get the stocks!!

So, we finally talked Jack into riding this. Not a good idea. For those that were with him, "NO WOOING!!"

Jack's revenge for making him ride the above ride ;-)

Jack and his rock candy! What you eat looks good on you, buddy!

Branson/Silver Dollar City

We were blessed to be able to go to Branson with Bobby's Aunt Alta and Uncle Dave for almost a week before Thanksgiving. The Christmas lights were up and it was a special time as a family. Taylor's friend Emily was able to come and join us for part of the week and the girls had a great time!

Ryan, Bobby, Taylor and Alec ride Powder Keg. Alec was excited as this was the first year he road all the coasters!!

Olivia and Aunt Alta ride Powder Keg. They were coaster buddies since they both like the front and back seats!!

Ryan, Emily and Taylor caught with their hand in the candy jar! Their favorite place is the fugdge shop!

Uncle Dave, Bobby and Jack taking a break.

The whole gang ready for a day of fun at SDC!

Friday, December 3, 2010

Schiedmantel Lodge Evening activities

The Bonfire and s'mores!!

Everyone enjoyed the huge marshmallows!

Well, maybe not Taylor! Big sis helped all the kids get their s'mores made! A little sticky goes a long way!!

Nathaniel and Keegan

A cute Jack!

Olivia & Kayla!

Alec and the perfectly roasted marshmallow.

Waiting patiently for Taylor to hook him up with graham crackers and a chocolate bar.

Now that's what I call a s'more!!

Alec trying to eat and roast another one!

After all that work, Taylor finally gets to make one for herself!

Dad and mom enjoy a little quiet time on the deck swing. What a beautiful morning it was!

Cheyanne rowing in against a stiff current. The wind really picked up the second day and Chey and Olivia really had a hard time rowing back to shore against the wind current. Olivia had to be rescued by the boys because she didn't weigh enough to get any umph behind her rowing. It was like watching someone row on a treadmill. . .rowing really fast but not going anywhere!!

Scheidmantel Lodge Take 2

"Row, Row, Row Your Boat. . . "

The Kids had a blast on the water!

Here Nathaniel & Olivia take a spin on the lake.

Alec waiting for a canoe buddy!

Olivia & Nathaniel try out a canoe.

View from the deck!

Sherri's husband, Charles, takes out the younger crowd!

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Scheidmantel Lodge

Scheidmantel Lodge October 2010

We were blessed with a weekend with great friends and relaxing fun. This lodge is in Lenox, MO. The kids enjoyed the water, they canoed every second of daylight they had. Many races took place on the lake and a little fishing (I think a log was the biggest catch of the day!) Looking forward to next year!