We have all enjoyed celebrating Oktoberfest over the past week, and may even wrap it up with a visit to the North Side Fest Grounds on Saturday. We attended the Maple Leaf Parade last Saturday. It was a beautiful day, even a bit warm for a Branson, and we had a great spot. We sat on the north side near Copeland, so we didn't have to wait for the parade to get to us, and there weren't any breaks in the action.
Ellie loved all the bands and was doing what we like to call "the booty shaker" most of the parade. Jaymeson started getting into things, and bopping up and down in her stroller as well. At one point she was even clapping her feet!
On Wednesday we ventured down to the South Side Fest Grounds for some dinner and rides. Ellie scarfed down her dinner, and was ready to ride before anyone else was done. Our friend Jason took her on the spinning strawberries, and she followed that with a trip on the kiddie roller coaster, and then a ride on the carousel with Josh. The picture of her filled with excitement were taken as she exited the roller coaster.
Jaymeson loved all the sights and was perfectly content (what's new) to hang out in her stroller and look around. She even posed for some adorable pictures.
Thursday night we bundled up for the Torchlight Parade on the north side. The brats were delicious, the weather was cool, and the girls had a blast. Jaymeson zonked out about half-way through, so I held her/she kept me warm. Ellie attempted to hula-hoop with her glowing necklace, which was pretty funny. We didn't get home until nearly 9, but it was worth it.
Tomorrow we're off to Pee-Wee bowling, Pumpkin Fest at Festival, Frank Bahr's 50th Birthday party, and possibly a little festing.
