Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Thanksgiving in Branson (Friday)

We wanted to go ride go-carts because there were a bunch we kept seeing. When we looked it took us awhile to find one that was open. We finally chose a place and found out that Jaxon had to go onto the kid track and wasn't old enough for the big track. That's all right with this nervous mama. Jaxon was a little bummed but just excited to get out there and drive on his own. It was a little different when he actually got out there to do it himself. He didn't go as fast as he thought he would. I'm actually glad he was a cautious driver.

Waiting
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Jaxon went 2 or 3 rounds. He was the only one the first time then there was just one other kid the next time.
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The family cheering him on.
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My mom and I took turns watching the kids and racing. Of course the guys had to race the whole time.
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That evening we went on the Branson Belle. This was the main thing Granny wanted to do. It is a showboat that takes you around the lake while you eat and watch a show. It was a lot of fun and good food.
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Playing around on the dock before getting on.
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Granny and Papa
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Grandma and Grandpa
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Our MC before the show started. He was a magician.
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The kid got hot chocolate before we ate. You got to keep the cups and you could take them to Silver Dollar City for refills.
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Music during supper.
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We went up on the top deck between the food and show.
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This is where they steered the boat from. You could go up and see the captain and the big steering wheel. Of course it was all hooked up electronically now.
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Jemma with her sticker the Captain gave her. Jaxon didn't want to go up there for some reason.
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I don't have many pictures of the show. They didn't turn out great. But there was a quartet of guys that sang. Then a lady that sang and played the violin. She also played the violin while dangling from some sheets of fabric. And the comedian also did more stuff.
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Jemma getting comfy after we got home.
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Jaxon having "wine". (Sparkling cider)
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More games
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