Getaway

My family and I were able to get away last week to Branson. It will be our last family get away before the baby is born. I loved being with the family, but let me tell you, walking a theme park for two days can be tiresome for a 6 1/2 month pregnant older mommy=).

We joined friends on the first day of Silver Dollar City and that was so much fun! And kudos for everyone that allowed me to park myself on the nearest bench during much of the day=).

Here is Dale and my daughter and her friend on the Silos.

Dale loves roller coasters and all the "thrill" rides. I, on the other hand, think life is thrilling enough without having to go upside down three loops or drop thousands of feet. My children, however, take after their Daddy and love all those scary-heart-pounding rides. I remind them often to check their seat belts because I went to a lot of trouble in bringing them into this world=).

 
The view from our condo was so pretty. We spent a lot of time going on the deck and looking out.

A trip to Branson would not be complete without a trip to the Bass Pro Shop. My youngest thinks this bear is hilarious. Don't ask me why=). Must be a six-year-old thing.

 
And look what greeted me when we got home...my beautiful pink roses in full bloom.

It was a great week, but I'm so glad to be home. Now we are wrapping up the last few weeks of school and getting ready for another end-of-the-school-year garage sale.

We don't watch much TV at our house, so we don't have cable. But I did catch an episode of Hoarders at the condo. Made me want to come home and clean and de-clutter. So that is on my schedule this week=).