Monday, November 10, 2008

Vacation

The four of us went on a vacation with Todd's parents through Eureka Springs, Branson, St. Louis and Hot Springs. Yes, we realize that we are crazy.

We drove 1850 miles in a rented van with six people including a pair of one year olds who did really well considering they missed naps and were up late some nights. They were bored out of their minds all those hours in the van and needed out of the car every couple of hours. So you can imagine any estimated amount of time on the road was doubled if not tripled. Again we do realize that we are crazy for doing this. We stopped at restaurants, gas stations, rest areas and whatever else we could find to get them out of the car and walk them around.

In Branson we went to the 'Butterfly Palace'. A couple of butterflies landed on Kiera's arm and she kept flapping her arms trying to get rid of them, but they wouldn't leave. They both loved pointing at the butterflies and watching them fly all over the place.

In the car
Eureka Springs

Cabin in Eureka Springs
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Dylan and Kiera enjoyed the cabin's front porch


Inspiration Point
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Madelyn and Kiera at the Passion Play


Dylan and Todd at the Passion Play


Bella Vista, Arkansas
The twins with Maddy's grandparents, Bud and MaryAnn
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They were looking around the paper towels to see each other. They were laughing and having a blast. We've never had so much fun at a Captain D's before!
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St. Louis, Missouri
Beautiful foliage next to the St. Louis Arch and the Mississippi River


The St. Louis Arch


The small pod where five adults and two babies rode to the top of the Arch


Dylan LOVED looking out the windows of the Arch

At the St. Louis Zoo


Why is there a goat above our heads?


Somewhere between a Hawk and Koala

Kiera's just a little Hippo snack


Is this exhibit really necessary? And who had a passion to write that book?


They enjoy sitting big in small chairs!
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Hot Springs, Arkansas
Yes, Pink Monkey was required for our trip!


The view from our hotel in Hot Springs

2 comments:

Pandamonium said...

Did the sway of the arch make you a little sick? It did me...and those trams that take you to the top...FREAKY!!!

The Kings said...

I never felt a sway but going up in the tram this time w/ 5 adults and 2 babies made me feel rather claustrophobic.