BUOL-BLOG: December 2007

Friday, December 28, 2007

Branson in Winter

We headed off to Branson for a few days after Christmas. We spent 2 cold days at Silver Dollar City for some great shows. As luck would have it, the second day was just warm enough that we could ride some roller coasters. A few of us even rode one of the coasters in the dark when the temperature was about 35F. It instantly makes your eyes water.

In the picture: Back Row(s): Grandpa D, GrandmaD, Jason, Angie, Craig, Melanie, Allison, Nick, Makaela, and Dawn - Front Row: Elijah, Isaiah, Evan, and Ayden

(above picture hijacked from www.demeester.us)

Downtown Branson is completely different than the last time we were there. It is a very modern shopping area and isn't so "tourist trappy" (yes, that's a word). They have this water feature that has fountains and fire that are in synch with music that plays various times day and night.

Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Tiko!

Dawn meets Tiko for the first time. Lemondrop didn't want to miss out on anything either!

Tiko snuggles up with Great Grandpa!

Christmas at Buol's

Makaela, Cassie, Gavin, and Allison get their picture taken with Great Grandpa!

Christmas at DeMeester's

Allison gets her much wanted digital camera!

Makaela gets another special American Girl doll!

Last year, Bob gave Nick (as well as Craig and Jason) a desk calendar with a paper airplane for every day of the year. This year, Nick gave them back. All folded and ready to go. 365 planes in one box. (The calendar was at Nick's work, and since the rest of the year he is on vacation, he made the remaining 2007 planes and put them in the box.)