Branson Part One

Before we left for Branson, Karen, Tom and Donna came to our house from northern Illinois and Boston.  It was great seeing them and having some time together before heading down to Branson.

The next day we drove down I-44 where we all rendezvoused at the Welk Resort.

I was a little concern at our return trip to Welk Resort, that the kids wouldn't have a good time---that they'd outgrown some of what I love about this resort in Branson.  The first night, three cousins got together to play Minecraft.  It may look like they aren't interacting but they are playing each other (and others at the Welk Resort) while the rest of us got re-acquainted in the lobby area.

 The next day, the kids wanted to swim---some went outside in the pool, some went to the indoor area for the water slide and some liked the little splash area.

 Others just relaxed, read and chit-chatted.  Later in the day, most of the group went to Dixie Stampede for an early dinner and show, and then back to the pool for some snacks and crafts.

Summer Visitors

 This has been a busy summer for us---we have had a lot of visitors come in from out of town.  First, my sister and her husband came in and we were able to visit our aunt in her new place of residence.

Then Rebecca and Roman came in for a visit----a visit to Mo. Botanical Garden with the Lego exhibit was a must.

Christi, Pam, Karen

 Not all visitors stayed with us.  One of our college sorority sisters came to town so a group of us met for lunch.

Karen, Me, Patti, Sue, Christi, Pam.  Cheryl, Laura, Robbie, Sharon

Cheryl, Sue, Laura

Then, the Rachel's family came to town for a neighborhood wedding (Click here).  Our 4th was quiet, but we will soon be getting into the second wave of visits and visitors.  That's the nature of summer---people breaking out of hibernations, getting out while the getting is good.  We have been blessed with a cool summer this year which has certainly made these visits more enjoyable.