Thanksgiving, y'all!

Papa gives the kids a push on the neighbors' tire swing.

Bella was up for a higher ride.

We had Christmas early.

The kids waited so patiently!

Bella's hugging her baby doll set: a high chair, pack n play, stroller and diaper bag.

Ryan's almost as excited about his Snowcaps as he is the drum set!

The kids tear open their bowling game (which lasted only a day).

Ryan learns how to use his drums.

Laura Ingalls Wilder and Hooligan ready for some bowling!

Bella getting ready for her s'mores.

Yummy!

Little Man by the fire.

Silver Dollar City! The carousel was a must.

Bella and her dearly beloved Uncle Jeff.

GingerBella.

Joshua tried to photobomb Ryan.

My favorite part? Funnel cake!

We were right near the gates when the Light Parade began. Here's Santa on his sleigh!

Family picture time!

Jeff grew the pumpkins. He cut up the pumpkins. He steamed the pumpkins. He made pumpkin pie. So proud!

No trip would be complete without throwing rocks in the lake!

Hungry little buggers ready for Thanksgiving!

Ryan getting ready to break Papa's jaw.

And of course Bella has to do it too!

Bella sportin' her Thanksgiving dress.

We had lunch at Hollister Hook & Ladder Pizza. Ryan got to try on the gear.

So did Bella. The boots were so heavy she had to pick them up by the handles just to walk!

And right across the street, the Polar Express from Branson came rolling by.

Despite their love of trains, the noise proved too much.

Giving hugs before we leave!

I don't know-do you think Maga loves Ryan?

And Bella?

This little girl has Papa wrapped around her finger.

And of course, the legendary Uncle Jeff!

On the way to MO, we stopped at a truck stop that sold this crazy getup. Bella wanted it, but Joshua and I said we'd wait and look at Branson for a regular hat and gloves. On the way home, somewhere around 1 am, we pulled off for gas. At the same truck stop. We couldn't deny Bella her crazy hat/scarf/mittens combo this time. She loves it, even though she looks like she's been eaten by a rabbit.