Vacation!

Chloe the cowgirl!

There's a new sherrif in town and his name's grandpa!

Yummy chicken dinner in the condo.

Strolling Branson Landing.

Watch where you're aiming, son!

Collin enjoying the playground with Chloe.

Getting golf pointers from daddy.

Collin is still asking where the tea was!

Unwinding after a long day.

Draw!

Think I'm spoiled?

I love my baby Ella.

Ready to race!

We returned a few days ago from our annual vacation spot - Branson, Mo. with the family. Collin had a good time and relaxed once he figured out that, 1. we were not in China again, and 2. that we would eventually be going home to all of his toys and his room. We know what "vacation" means, but to a little 3 year old whose never taken one, the concept was a bit strange. The last time he packed a bag and went somewhere it was to a new family, so I think some fears arose.

We had so much fun swimming, shopping, go-karting, riding rides, mini-golfing, eating out, and goofing around back at the condo. Collin had a great time with cousin Chloe, and cousin "baby" Ella was present, but too young yet to join in the festivities although she was awesomely good! Poor baby had to sit back and watch the older two running around and causing fun commotion. She can join in a bit next year, although I can predict the adults will be saying a lot of "not so rough around Ella" and "be careful, don't hurt Ella" since she will only be a little over a year old. But, it's something to look forward to. We know Collin had a good time because the day after we got home he asked us when we were going to vacation and he wanted to go right then!

Enjoy the pictures from this trip.

What Collin is doing now: sitting with me and helping pick out pictures to post.