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After a couple of days with my parents and a day by ourselves all the other Rudes got to Branson. We enjoyed some relaxing family time with all of them. Even though we all live in Des Moines you don't always get quality time together so vacation is always really good for that!
Dan's brother Jason and his girlfriend Amanda (who is so wonderful!) and Dan's brother TJ and sister Jessica watched our kids for us so that Dan and I could have a date night. We enjoyed our time alone and our kids enjoyed their Aunts and Uncles.
Uncle TJ, Quinn and Aunt Jess
Dan and Myla enjoying some cookies!
After a couple of days with my parents and a day by ourselves all the other Rudes got to Branson. We enjoyed some relaxing family time with all of them. Even though we all live in Des Moines you don't always get quality time together so vacation is always really good for that!
Dan's brother Jason and his girlfriend Amanda (who is so wonderful!) and Dan's brother TJ and sister Jessica watched our kids for us so that Dan and I could have a date night. We enjoyed our time alone and our kids enjoyed their Aunts and Uncles.
Uncle TJ, Quinn and Aunt Jess
Dan and Myla enjoying some cookies!
We all loved going to the pool but especially James and Conner, Dan's youngest siblings. Conner is three and James is two. It was a good thing that they were wearing the suits with the built in life jackets because they are active little boys and love jumping into the pool!
Jess, Myla and Amanda
Myla and Rex taking a snack break
Myla looking tan
For most of this trip Quinn wandered around the outside of the pool, occasionally dipped his feet in, would toss a ball in and then cautiously walk into the water to get the ball. And then something happened... not sure what but my cautious little boy turned into a jumping fish. He seriously jumped a hundred times. We were at the pool for over two hours and I don't think that he stopped jumping the whole time. It was so fun to see him like the water but Dan and I were just a little sad that it was the last day when he finally felt comfortable in the water. Still a fabulous time!
Quinton jumping to Daddy
For most of this trip Quinn wandered around the outside of the pool, occasionally dipped his feet in, would toss a ball in and then cautiously walk into the water to get the ball. And then something happened... not sure what but my cautious little boy turned into a jumping fish. He seriously jumped a hundred times. We were at the pool for over two hours and I don't think that he stopped jumping the whole time. It was so fun to see him like the water but Dan and I were just a little sad that it was the last day when he finally felt comfortable in the water. Still a fabulous time!Quinton jumping to Daddy
Quinton jumping in the big pool to Amanda!
Quinn became obsessed with his hat while on vacation because he wanted to be like Papa. The funny thing is that he pulls it so far down that he can't see but insists on wearing it that way... silly boy!
Rex looking so old!
Rex looking so old!
We took a Rude family Duck ride. The Ducks are the things that can go in the water and on land. It was a fun time but HOT. We went around 5:30 at night and it was over 100 degrees. SO HOT!!
Myla and Aunt Jess
Myla and Aunt Jess
Daddy and Quinn.Lucky for us everyone on board got duck quackers!
The only documentation that I was actually on the trip! Dan is always willing to take them for me but usually I forget and just want to capture the moment.
I enjoyed a hot sweaty snuggle from Rex
I enjoyed a hot sweaty snuggle from Rex
All the little kids got to drive the duck! Quinn was the first...
Conner next...
Conner next...
And Hudson too... the Rude boys are good drivers!
Overall we had a FABULOUS TRIP! Our kids always seem to adjust well to new places, long car rides and lots of changes. We are very thankful for that and it makes traveling and vacation very wonderful. The weather was great and I always LOVE family time. I am a very blessed woman. I have an amazing husband who loves me, three beautiful kids and two great extended families!
Dan wanted to relive his childhood and we bought buggels on the way home. Dan was excited to show Quinn how to put them on your finger and then eat them. Quinn thought that was awesome!
Dan wanted to relive his childhood and we bought buggels on the way home. Dan was excited to show Quinn how to put them on your finger and then eat them. Quinn thought that was awesome!
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