Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Branson Vacation PART 6- Amazing Pet Show

Going to Branson would not be complete without attending one of the famous shows. Kiersten was able to choose the show, "Amazing Pets". Wow! Were we entertained......dogs, cats, birds, and pony's, ALL doing well....... Amazing things! The side acts were another story..............


GRAND COUNTRY MUSIC HALL

Monday, August 16, 2010

Branson Vacation PART 5-SWIMMING OF COURSE




The Gillam's could not go on a vacation and NOT swim.....It is just who we are, and we LOVE every minute of it.

The Mariott Vacation Villas were awesome!!!!

Branson Vacation PART 4-Silver Dollar City

We had a blast at Silver Dollar City-so much fun that we spent 2 full days there. Kade enjoyed the "broom making shop" and was also big enough for many of the roller coasters. His favorites were "Fire in the Hole" and the "Powder Keg"-that kid is not afraid of a roller coaster that goes 0-60 in 3 seconds. LUV IT!



Branson Vacation PART 3-American Idol UNLEASHED















We had a blast at the Hard Luck Cafe in Branson......WHY???Because Jason Yeager was our singing waiter. Jason was on American Idol Season 7. He was a GREAT guy...and serenaded our 9 year old perfectly (she was quite embarrassed)











Not sure who this scary singing dishwasher was......but Kade thought he was hysterical!

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Branson Vacation PART 2-RIDING THE DUCKS





THE BRANSON DUCKS-they are a must!......O.K. not really...I rode these as a a kid and thought they were awesome (but that was before Nintendo DS, American Girls, and i-phone's). As a kid I thought they were GREAT....my kids....... (not so much)
B-O-R-E-D. In all seriousness-the DUCKS show you around Branson and are a GREAT way to tour the City.


notice we were much more interested in the taffy candy then the ride-GO FIGURE!

Branson Vacation PART 1

We planned this trip last minute, and did not have an itinerary (I know.....trust me me it was definitely harder for me than you). But, we ended up having a GREAT time and fitting a TON of stuff in during our 4 day stay. I have to say...it was nice, not having to RUSH!

Our first stop Fantastic Caverns near Branson. Great History for the kids, and we all enjoyed the 60 degree cave!


Monday, August 09, 2010

Sunday, August 01, 2010

More SUmMeR FuN!!!!

Kade and Brett enjoying some night time smores....


Kade up on ski's-Yippee












A little tubing action.....

Saturday, July 31, 2010

FAIR TIME 2010

This is definitely not my favorite time of year, but my kids certainly look forward to the games and the rides every year. I realized I did not even get my camera out until the pony rides (oh well.....) Typical carnival........they seem to always empty my wallet every year, and all we have to show for it is a few stuffed animals (go figure)!





Sunday, July 11, 2010

Lily and Jack

My niece and nephew have been visiting from the Colorado for the past 5 weeks and boy have we had some fun with these kiddos! Nearly every activity we have done, has been around water...these kids are water babies! Water park after water park, pool after pool, and of course plenty of lake time. These cousins have a "blast" together! We will miss them dearly when they head back home.





Wednesday, July 07, 2010

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Friday, July 02, 2010

Caynon Cove Water Park

We headed to Canyon Cove water park in Salina yesterday. This place is brand new and so much fun. They have 4 waterslides, family slide, wave pool, lap pool, diving board/high dive area, and a toddler water area. We can't wait to go back!