I grew up loving to listen to that 1975 "Convoy" song. Not sure why exactly, I was never a trucker nor did I ever dream of becoming a trucker. However, little did I know we'd be living our own mini-version of the song a few weekends back.
We had an opportunity to head to Silver Dollar City with some good friends and have a fun day at the park. Of course our drive consisted of three separate mini-vans following each other through the windy roads and hills of Arkansas and Missouri. The course was complete with dead-ends and closed roads so that definitely makes us seasoned truckers right? ;-)
Our own mini-version of "Rubber Duck", "Pig Pen" and "Sod Buster" (yes that's a song reference folks ;-)By the time we finally made it to the park it was a tinge bit chilly but we managed to have a blast despite the weather. The kids were un-phased with the wind chill and still managed to run themselves to the state of exhaustion before the end of the day. Not surprisingly we spent 99% of our time in the kiddie area circling on the butterfly and froggy rides (Addison's favorite). Amusement park trips don't get too extravagant/thrilling when our group consists of 5 kids under the age of 5 and two pregnant ladies....and 2 out of 3 men that aren't the most thrill seeking! ;-)
It was a fun day and a great time spending it with friends. Luckily, I had family that had planned an SDC trip the same day so Addison got to have a mini little reunion with cousins and Grandma Bell as well. Two birds with one stone! Woot!
The day flew by too quick and we enjoyed a departing dinner at Fuddruckers (one of the FEW remaining in existence!) before we headed home. I'm guessing all the kiddos conked out within the first 5 minutes of our return drive home. Thanks for the memories everyone!! 10-4 Good Buddy!!
John riding the Barn Swing all by his lonesome (2nd from left). Someday we'll get Tommy and Brad strapped on the ride...some day! ;-)
All the kiddos posing...pre-exhaustion of course!
Addison and Daddy on the Carousel. She makes it look like it went 50 mph doesn't she?
Addison sharing her "Montee's" w/Cooper....a huge accomplishment on many levels. Cooper adores her but he's more "boy" than she's used to. Plus of course she LOVES her Montee's.
2 comments:
I LOVE the picture of you three at the top of your blog. I can tell you all had a wonderful time and that makes my heart happy. It's good to get away at times, let life slow down and just enjoy one another. There is nothing like watching your child experience new things for the first time. Take care and have a fun week. Give Addi a great big hug for me. I love you all!
What do you mean, John had to ride the barn swing lonesome? Can't you see that is me sitting to his left and Kendall next to me! We would never leave him to ride lonesome because its my favorite ride too!
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