Springfield tourism

While I was in Springfield, Mo., with the family for my cousin's wedding, we had a little extra time to kill. So we hit up Springfield's tourist attraction: the original Bass Pro Shop.

I had been to one or two before, but not this one. It's quite monstrous, and they appeared to be doing construction to add on even more! But the best part was watching Nolen.

Nolen wasn't all that interested in the fish. He much preferred looking at the big boats and four-wheelers.

The turtles were pretty cool, though. The whole family gathered 'round.

I think his favorite part was the elevator. He convinced Grandpa to take him up and down and up and down. Here they wait in anticipation as the elevator arrives.

Grandpa also brought Nolen into the roped-off area for a Peanuts photo op. Nolen leaned against a pumpkin and ... oops, they must be made of foam.