Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Christmas at Big Cedar Lodge!

We were so blessed to be given a 4 day vacation at Big Cedar Lodge from Papa Carl and Meemaw! Especially since we weren't able to fly to California this holiday season it was the perfect family vacation! We headed to Branson the weekend before Christmas and were just in awe of how beautiful the resort was at Christmastime! The resort is set on Table Rock Lake and all the cabins were lit up along the water. In fact, all the lodge facilities, walk ways, bridges, restaurants, and activity centers were adorned in white lights! Carriage rides were abundant, elves tucked children into bed and read stories (we opted out of that one!), the views were just gorgeous with the lake and all the lights, and the dining was great! We definitely want to make this a family tradition each year!





We started out with a family brunch at a great restaurant along the way where they fire up cheese dip at your table and I got to enjoy my favorite drink of all time, cherry Italian cream soda! Then Kaleb and Ashton passed out in the car.

Upon arrival Kaleb loved riding the "choo choo train" with daddy and watching the tractors as they were continuing to build on next to our lodge




so precious. getting their beauty sleep




I LOVE my little thumb sucker! TOO SWEET!



Kaleb slept in a big boy bed in Branson since we will be transitioning him just as soon as his bed arrives! I told Derek to put cushions all around so he wouldn't fall off. Derek forgot so Kaleb fell off! He was just fine and was well cushioned the following night!





We hit up a great restaurant and play place the first night and then quickly found our way to the pool. Kaleb loved watching the kids go down the water slide. After cracking up after kid after kid splashed in the water he eventually worked up the nerve and went for it! We didn't get a pic since derek had to help him up the ladder and I had to catch him in the pool but he did great! He only went once though! It was a pretty big slide and a pretty big first for him! We were so proud!


Then me and my boy warmed up together in the outdoor jacuzzi. Kaleb LOVED it but it was 20 degrees so we didn't stay very long!


CHILLY


So we warmed up again in the jacuzzi tub! This is the life!



We all cuddled on the couch in front of the fireplace, watched Madagascar, ate sugar cookies daddy made and Ashton and Kaleb both fell asleep on me! This is the life!



we walked the bridge to get to dinner reservations at devil's pool restaurant



this kid loves vacation!



another restaurant lit up for the holiday season!



tram ride! Kaleb's favorite! He only wanted to sit with daddy on the tram! Mommy had to find another seat!



warming up and cuddling in the resort next to the fireplace was our favorite way to wind down each evening!




Kaleb gets the biggest grins from Ashton!






we hit up the arcade again and daddy hit the jackpot! kaleb was happy to collect our winnings!




kaleb got to bowl with us and nearly got a strike! It's so fun seeing him able to join in our activities!




Bass Pro Shop on the landing was also decked out for Christmas. Kaleb got to decorate gingerbread cookies, play with remote controlled cars, ride ATV's, run around the choo choo train set and Christmas tree with another boy, and sit on Santa's lap!












where there is an ATV there is a Kaleb

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