Oklahoma trip

My cousin invited me to visit her in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma this weekend. It was raining when I left my home, located just North of Jefferson City. I was wearing capri pants & flip flops in anticipation of warmer weather. It was 44 degrees with a bite in the wind. By the time  i stopped, in Joplin, for gas & to stretch my legs it was 70 degrees & sunny. Amazing how a 3 hour drive can change in temperatures.
I made it to Broken Arrow by a little after 2. My cousin & i caught up from the last time i saw her.
She was my first contact, on my biological fathers side. She accepted me immediately! I wish that were the case with all my biological family but it is not the case.
My cousin's daughter came over with her 11 year daughter. I enjoyed meeting them.
Saturday, i drove to Bixby, Oklahoma to meet my biological twin Aunts. I met my cousin on my paternal side & we met, in the cemetery, where my grandparents were buried. It was a beautiful sunny day to catch up. Until the smoke blew in from the fires.
On my way home today, I stopped in Joplin, my hometown, to see my best friend & her family. Very nice weekend.

Big Cabin, OK

Bixby cemetery 

Smoke coming in from fires

My cousins, my aunt and myself

My Aunts, cousins and me

Tulip tree at my cousins home in Broken Arrow

Stopped at Big Cabin to fuel up and explore

Back in MO

Made it safely home

Mo Star Quilt Co, Joplin and Springfiield RV Show

This has been a busy weekend. Friday I went up North with my good friend, Jon, to Missouri Star Quilt Company. I always love to see all the different fabric shops and quilt ideas.

Saturday, my husband and I took off to Joplin to visit my best friend. I grew up in Joplin and it is really nice to visit. We had a wonderful meal and drinks at Casa Montez. 

On our way back home we stopped in Springfield and checked out the RV show. It's not the biggest RV show but I really enjoy this show! We found a couple we really liked but as I always say, I love the one we have because it's paid for. What a busy and fun weekend! I am ready to relax in my recliner.

A wedding

I drove to my hometown of Joplin, MO to see my best friend get married yesterday. She made a beautiful bride and I loved seeing her family. It was a beautiful ceremony and she made a gorgeous bride.

I can't believe it's August and summer is almost over. My grandson will be 6 months old this month and my favorite season is around the corner.
I was in Joplin this past weekend to visit my BFF and family. Always a great time visiting them. Here are a few photos from the Route 66 Festival and the sky last night after I returned home.