4th of July Weekend

        For the fourth of July weekend this year we decided to take a trip to Branson, MO with Phillip's parents. Since Phillip was a little boy Branson has been his family's yearly vacation spot. I had been once when I was little, but never with Phillip's family. I thought it would be a fun trip to do since Phillip had Monday and Tuesday off of work, and a good memory to make with his parents.
         We left Friday at noon and headed to Searcy, AR. That night we grilled hamburgers with Phillip's parents, his Uncle Mike, and his cousin Josh. Uncle Mike had never met Brody before, so that was special.

                      Hanging out with cousin Josh!

Meeting his great  Uncle Mike for the first time!

Brody with Big Daddy before bedtime.

          Saturday morning we got on the road to head to Branson. We decided it would be fun if Cathy rode in the backseat with Brody and that I drive our car, and Phillip decided to ride with Danny on the three hour road trip. When we got to Branson we walked around this outdoor shopping area called the "Landing." First of all we went to "Bass Pro Shop" and walked around. We ate lunch at this place where they had delicious brick oven pizza's. After that we went to "Dick's Five and Dime" in historic downtown Branson. This was one of Phillip's favorite places to go in Branson as a child. We had a great Saturday afternoon!

                        
                Brody taking a look at the fish in Bass Pro.

Daddy and Brody looking at the fish.

Walking around the "Landing" shopping center.

Danny and Cathy at lunch on Saturday. 

Me and Phillip at lunch. 

Brody at lunch waiting to be fed. :)

Walking to "Dick's Five and Dime."

Brody sweating after being out in what felt like 110 degree weather. 

Saturday night we went to Whitewater water park. This was a place that Phillip loved going to as a kid and he wanted to make sure me and Brody experienced it as well. We went at night because you could get 50% off the regular ticket price, and we weren't sure how long Brody was going to last so we thought this would be the best time to go. We had a blast! We took Brody to the kids area and he loved it! Phillip, Danny and Brody took on the lazy river, which is something Phillip used to do as a kid with his dad and his grandpa Pop. Big Daddy and Mimma were kind enough to watch Brody while Phillip and I rode a lot of the water slides! We had a great time!

Phillip and Brody with Big Daddy and Mimma. 

Family pic on the way in to the park. 

The kiddie area.

Brody with his Big Daddy and Mimma.

Brody getting his lifejacket put on getting ready to go in the lazy river. 

Phillip, Big Daddy, and Brody on the lazy river. 

Sunday morning we woke up and went and ate at 76 Country buffet. 

Heading inside 76 Country Buffet!

The Wood men ready to conquer the buffet!

The boys waiting in line for food!

       Monday we headed out of Branson back to Searcy. On our way back we made a few stops. The first place we stopped was an outdoor shopping area with a cute Christmas store, and other unique little shops. 

Phillip and Brody looking at the fountain. Brody loves running water!

Family picture in the biggest rocker ever!

Brody and his grandparents. At this point he was ready for a nap and did not want to be taking a picture in a big rocker. I think it turned out good any way!

Brody hanging out in the rocker solo. I was happy that he sat still enough for us to take this picture! 

Big group picture on our way out of town!

Looking at the horses at the Dixie Stampede on our way out of town.

We had a great weekend with Phillip's parents and enjoyed making wonderful memories! We had a great fourth of July!!