Over Christmas Break we went to Branson to visit Phil's Dad and his family. They actually live in Omaha, Arkansas which is right over the state line and about 15 minutes from Branson. We had a great time, as we don't get to see them very often. We also did some shopping and sightseeing! But one of the highlights of the trip was feeding Grandpas 'pet deer'.
They didn't realize when they moved into this neighborhood that it came complete with pet deer! Notice how this one has a collar on?? Apparently the neighbors fed and cared for two baby deer and as they grew they continued to visit. Now they visit all the neighbors, coming right into their yards to sniff and play! There are 4 babies and 2 fawns. Their house is surrounded by a wooded area, which provides the perfect environment for them.
They were still fairly jumpy, especially if the 'bystanders' took any steps closer. Lorin and the kids were feeding them graham crackers!
A highlight for the kids is getting to play with Cousin Emma. We don't see them often enough, and the girls are only 7 weeks apart so they have a great time.
We saw this car several times and Jace had to get his picture taken with it! We snapped this one, then went inside the 'Dixie Outfitters' store and read that it actually costs $10 to get your picture taken with the car. whoops! It was a fun store with lots of Dukes of Hazzard stuff - Jace has always liked that show...and that car.
And I love this picture of the kids at Joe's Crab Shack. They look like they actually like each other here, they aren't punching, pinching or screaming. We missed the waiters dancing at Joe's, but saw them from outside the window later. But the table behind us provided plenty of entertainment...the little blonde girl had a stuffed panda that she was throwing up in the air. It landed in her food once and then knocked her sisters drink over -- after the older girl dumped pop rocks in her pepsi and made it explode all over the wall. See how the Mom is nervously looking for the waiter with the check?? Made my kids look like angels!!
