We spent a week in good ole' Branson, MO in mid July with my family and had a blast! It was so nice only having to drive 3 hours with the boys! We stayed in an adorable house in the Stormy Point Village. The only disadvantage were the amount of stairs since it was a 4 bedroom house and was 3 stories. My legs were sore after a week, but it was worth it!
We made so many great memories, especially for Matthew! Our first stop was to Silver Dollar City. We took the double stroller and brought all of our new gear that would keep Samuel cool. He was more fussy that what I'd expected, but I think it's because the buckle of the stroller hit right over his g-tube and must've been uncomfortable. Other than that, he did great! Matthew had a blast trying out new rides and taking in all of the new sites. He, of course, was hesitant about any big or loud rides. He mainly stuck with the kiddie hot air balloon ride, the play area at Fireman's Landing, the Tom & Huck ride that gets you soaking wet, and the River Rapids ride. It was so much fun seeing him try so many new things.
We had a 2 day ticket to SDC, but decided Samuel would sit the 2nd day out. He stayed at the condo with Mike and my dad while the girls took Matthew back. Matthew was much more adventurous this time around. He went on the train, the log ride (his fave), Fire in the Hole, the elephant ride, tea cups, and the pirate ship swing (least fave). Really, he was satisfied as long as he was able to get wet during a ride. This will be a must whenever we go to Branson in the future. I have a feeling it will just get more and more fun for the boys.
Mike and I planned a special outing with Matthew to the Dixie Stampede. It was amazing!!! We highly recommend this for everyone, even little kids. Mathew was mesmerized for the entire hour and a half show - even with him having to sit in our laps. Plus, there was enough food between Mike and I that he could just eat off of our plates. It helped, too, that our waiter was awesome and would sneak Matthew some extras :-) It's definitely worth the money!
On our last night we took the boys to a little amusement park that had go carts, bumper boats, and other activities. Matthew road in a go cart with Mike and the bumper boats with me. I pulled the short straw on that one because we got soaked! The best part was that this little park was right next to Andy's Ice Cream - score! Before leaving, we had to go to the dinosaur mini golf course. Matthew didn't last very long, but it was fun! Samuel did well in the stroller, too.
I know we will have many trips to Branson in the future - I've grown up going there myself. Love making these memories with my boys!
I'm starting with pics of our condo because it's awesome! It's an adorable village with individual houses, a water park, restaurant, and more! Get ready for some picture overload - Enjoy!
Our bedroom + Samuel
Entrance to Matthew's room downstairs
Matthew LOVED his pirate room! Mike and I switched off sleeping with him since he was 2 floors away from us.
The downstairs living area
Our first day at SDC!
Samuel enjoying the gel pad & fan his Aunt Carol got for him to keep cool!
Matthew's 1st ride - Hot Air Balloons
Day 2 at SDC
He loved sitting at his own desk in the old school house
Riding the SDC train
At the Dixie Stampede checking out the horses before the show
They don't skimp on the food - they even gave us extra with Matthew
This was probably Matthew's fave - Ride Makerz at the Landing! He made his very own Tow Mater Firetruck Monster Truck!
Testing it out...
He was so proud!
Sweet Samuel was exhausted by the end of the week
Matthew chose to go to the Dinosaur Mini Golf place - he didn't last long
Such great memories!
I'm starting with pics of our condo because it's awesome! It's an adorable village with individual houses, a water park, restaurant, and more! Get ready for some picture overload - Enjoy!
Such great memories!
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