Trip to Branson

We started our trip on Friday (6/18) when we left Cypress and drove 7 hours to Hot Springs, AR. We visited Hot Springs National Park and one of the "bath houses" that was turned into a museum. The water there has a consistent temperature of 143 degrees. Next we drove north through the Oauchita and Ozark Mountain ranges to Branson, MO. Some of the activities we enjoyed in Branson were riding the ducks, swimming in Table Rock Lake, the fountains at Branson Landing and putt putt golf at the Pirate's Cove. The duck is WWII amphibious vehicle that we rode around town before splashing into Table Rock Lake. Unfortunately we were in the last row and got soaked!!! Brady became an honorary duck captain and got to drive the duck while we were in the water. The next day we rented a pontoon boat and went swimming in the lake. We all took turns jumping off the bow of the boat into the lake. This was the highlight of the trip for Colette and I. It reminded us of all the good times we had on a boat when we were growing up. We left Branson and drove back to Texas and to the Great Wolf Lodge. This was the first time we let Camryn and Brady go off and ride the slides by themselves. They were big shots! Colette and I got to ride the slides with them while we took turns playing with Reagan in the baby pool.