Branson Vacation Part II: Fishing at the Lake

We made our way from Shell Knob to Branson. We weren't quite sure what we were going to do, but we went more for the 'relaxed' mode and didn't really live by schedules. All we knew was that Brandon wanted to fish and I wanted to shop! We stayed at Cooper Creek which was right outside Branson and close to everything. We hung out and fished- the first day we were there in the morning with no success and then went into Branson to see what Downtown had to offer. We went to local shops and ate at a restaurant called "Farm House" which in itself was funny because of Brandon being an AGR and almost didn't want to eat there because of it, but he got over it soon enough. Probably the worst stop that we made and that anyone can make was the Branson Tourism Center- where I just thought we could see what to do while in Branson, but come to find out it was 2 guys trying to get you to buy into their time-shares. BIG MISTAKE WALKING IN THERE! We did get free tickets to see the group 'SIX' but did we make it to see them...NO-because little Avery was having an out of body! I guess she doesn't like the shows as much as daddy does already. So, we ended up the next day at the time share place to get our money back and 1.5 hours that we were supposed to be there turned into 2.5 hours and a really, REALLY upset husband. Money in hand and no time share later, we were SO glad to be out of there. Those people are crazy pushy- as they claim not to be. Anyway, at least we could try to enjoy our last day in Branson.

Avery and Daddy Fishing

We met up with Jeff and Vickie and kids at Lilley's Landing near Cooper Creek and did some fishing and grillin'. It was nice to get to see family on vacation! Vickie was probably the queen of fishing that night and I have to say that I caught my one and only fish in under 30 seconds so I was satisfied with that accomplishment. 

Vicki Fishing

Vicki and I with "the Catch"

Shopping was excellent-wish I could have done more. The COACH factory outlet was a big hit with Avery and I. She got her first Coach experience. Lastly, we couldn't leave without getting an old time photo taken-it was so much fun to dress up!

All in all it was so nice to get away and spend some quality time with the two people I love most! That counts for everything! And...Avery showed us that she could giggle-it was so much fun to hear her have an actual laugh. Six days later we were headed back to small Andale, Kansas and the real world- no fun! Hopefully we get to do it again soon!

Pictures of Avery throughout the Trip