Holiday World

We got up early and headed to the amusement park. Every section of the park was a holiday. This is Christmas:

There are 3 roller coasters. This is the biggest wooden coaster in the country.
The kids enjoyed the rides.

This was our favorite shop. Right across from a smoking area. While Dave took a break we went and got some yummy treats.

Hand blown glass. Gorgeous and unusual items. I bought some gifts for Christmas.

This wagon, which we rented was well worth it.

Alex picked out this sword for his gift.

Cute show.

Dave and Mieghan rode this roller coaster. Meg loved it - she will try just about anything.

A favorite of the kids. Santa visited with the kids throughout the day. I think this is the first time Meighan sat on Santa's lap.

Isn't Santa handsome?

This train is the only original ride at the park. As it travels around the track there are different settings of nursery rhymes throughout the route and the conductor recites the stories.

The bumper boats were a favorite. They rode them twice. There was a long line and a long wait each time but they didn't mind.

Cotton Candy and Pickle on a Stick.

We had a great day and we were very tired.

Alex sleeping with his sword.

Meighan wanted a little makeup kit for her gift. See the clips in her hair?

A mini vacation in South MO

We took the kids home on Sunday. Then we headed to southern Missouri. We had planned to go to Branson, but after a couple of nights we just wanted to go home - to relax by the pool!

We ran into some storms on the way back home = the clouds were awesome.

Of course there was a little knitting along the way. Hats for the twins and this scarf in Va Tech colors to wear to the games this fall.

This is the mess I have at my feet when we travel. All my knitting supplies, books, Ipod - you name it.

We made many stops along the way. Springfield MO was really nice. Lots of cute shops.

Fantastic knit shop!

This pottery shop was interesting. I found really good buys on candles for Christmas presents.