This summer we decided to take a low key vacation. We spent the weekend with Dale's Mom and Grandpa in Eureka Springs, AR. Although we were not there long, we had a great time and were glad the kids got to enjoy this time with their Nana and Grandpa.
On the first night there we went to see the Passion Play. This is a HUGE statue of Jesus they have there. As you can see compared to the kids it is quite large!
On the first night there we went to see the Passion Play. This is a HUGE statue of Jesus they have there. As you can see compared to the kids it is quite large!
They had a pre-show so this is Kaylee and Daddy waiting on the pre-show to start.
Braden, Nana and Grandpa waiting on it to start.
While waiting on the Passion Play to start we enjoyed some Lemon Chill and popcorn. The play was amazing!! The kids did great till about 1/2 way through, then had their moments from there. Two hours with no break was a LONG time for all of us, but worth it to see the wonderful story of Jesus played out like that.
Our room had a jacuzzi tub that the kids had to "swim" in....of course!!
Our resort had a stable with the nicest people and horses available for riding. Braden was all of over this!! The first day he was able to take Sundance for a "test drive" to see if he wanted to go on the trail ride the next day. He had a blast and could not wait for 9:00 the next day!
Taking a round on Sundance
Kaylee preferred them with a fence in between!!
His new best friend!!
There was a pond available for fishing....too bad it was too hot and they caught nothing!!
But she tried for a lil while anyway
Daddy had a bright idea of buying water balloons. So it was hilarious when the attack was all on him!!!
Look out Daddy!!! You have worked to give her that arm, now you are paying for it!!
While we were there a friend of ours from college, Andy O'Neil, and his wonderful wife, Trisha, and precious daughter, Kaitlyn, came over and spent a lil time with us. We enjoyed a great visit with them. We discovered it has been 7 years since we have seen them!! Kaylee was about Kaitlyn's age and Braden was just a baby. We went to AR for Dale to be in their wedding. We decided we were not going to let 7 years go by this time!
Trying to get a pic of all 3 kids was challenging.....but not because of the lil one...it was Braden being a lil stinker!!
On the 2nd night we took them to the Ozark Mountain Jamboree. Dale and I went to this on our last trip to Eureka Springs and thought it was hilarious so we decided to take them. They quickly agreed!
They sale these hats there. I got one when we went a few years ago so the kids were so excited to get one of their own!
Braden has really enjoyed playing his guitar lately and really enjoyed watching "Ponytail" play his. Of all the characters in the show this was his fav!
Grandpa wanted a pic w/ the kids and Ponytail too!
The next morning Braden is finally going to get to go on his trail ride w/ Sundance!!
Kaylee got on the horse and tried, but she lasted about a whole 2 minutes. Oh well, that is ok!
Off he goes!
Just a lil way down from our cabin there was an opening where the trail crossed the road. We walked down there and caught a few pics as they went by.
The riders as they finished up! Braden had a great time on the horses and especially the Daddy time!
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