Silver Dollar City II

We went back for our second day at Silver Dollar City. It was really hot today and much more crowded than it was on Sunday. That said, we still had a good time. We made a beeline for the kiddie rides, which were not that crowded and Princess (who prefers us to use her full name Princess Madeleine the Great) and Spiderbaby got to ride all the rides at least twice. Princess MTG loved the Roller Coaster especially and Spiderbaby especially liked the frogs.

We saw a magic show which was packed as it felt like it was 100 degrees out and the show was inside and well air conditioned. The show was good, but we really LOVED the ice circus. Princess slept during the whole show.

Money just flew out of my wallet today. The crafts here are top quality and many things are made here. If you are into crafts (Pat, if you're reading - this is the place for you! Be sure to get Phil to take you here) this is the place. I hear in the fall and winter they have even more crafters come in and set up shop. I bought pink glitter parasols for Princess and Spiderbaby that an artisan personalized for each of them with princess crowns and hearts. I bought a princess crown door sign that the same artist personalized for Spiderbaby's new room, complete with ballet slippers. Also bought lye soap, pine and regular, that was made on site. We were tempted to buy at the pottery, leather shop, home furnishings store and much more. If the kids were awake, we would have built our own train toys at the woodworking shop for the kids for only $7. And Homie, if you're reading, they had jerky of all kinds to buy - alligator, kangaroo, elk, and a bunch of animals I forget.

Even as crowded as this place was, everyone was still polite, friendly, and respectful.

If I didn't mention it before - the people here just love veterans and Jesus. Many of the shows we've attended, they'll play a patriotic song and have members of the military stand and be recognized. The crowd will rise during the song on their own and clap for the members who've served our country. It really does make us proud and makes us feel so appreciated. Silver Dollar City is christian owned and many of the performers sang gospel songs and the veggie tales sang bible school songs. Coming from PC headquarters - Washington DC and even Pittsburgh, PA - it was surprising to hear performers at a mainstream park give thanks and praise for their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It's fine with me!

This really is a trip of a lifetime. If you find yourself in the area, I'd encourage you to visit. For us with small kids and living so far away, I don't see us hoping a plane to Springfield or Kansas City , MO and renting a car and driving here. Since it was sorta on the way, it was a stop worthwhile. It really has been neat experiencing this part of the country I've never seen before.

BTW, remember the televangelist Jim Bakker? He's here in Branson. He is married to a woman named Lori and he and his wife have a show on the cable channel out here. It is much more small scale than the old PTL days, but he's still doing his thing. They've adopted a bunch of kids - like 6 or something. Movie recommend - They Eyes of Tammy Faye - an indy documentary on the late Tammy Faye Bakker. She was great on Surreal Life.

That's all for now. Tomorrow is pool day with the kids, as everyday has been here. We see Noah at the new Sight and Sound Theatre tomorrow.