Long Branch State Park 2017

My daughter watched the dogs so we could take Mason on his first camping trip in the RV. We went to Long Branch State Park just outside Macon, MO. We had a wonderful time with our friends. Mike, Jon and their son, Nick. Our trip started out, not so good. A flat, my husband cut his finger on mixer blades but the rest of the weekend was a blast!
Friday night Jon and I fixed dinner. Jon grilled bbq'ed pork steaks and we had corn on the cob and beans. I made foil packets of potatoes, onions and sweet red peppers. The next morning, Jon had made homemade biscuits in advance, he made sausage and gravy, I mixed us up scrambled eggs, fried up bacon. And we even roasted marshmallows last night.
The kids had a great time. It took us a bit to talk my grandson into getting into the water but once he did., he liked it. And after a bit he even let go of me and paddled around, close by to me. Saturday evening, we went shopping in Ben Franklin in Macon. 80% off sale. This morning back into Macon for breakfast and check out Weathervane Antique store. Such a wonderful time and I wish I would have gotten more photos. We had a full moon come up as the kids were at the playground. Tons of blackberries, rabbits and even Bob White Quail. I cannot wait until our next camping trip with them. Great time!

Flat tire in Moberly

Mason trying to help grandpa

Our site

Shopping trip to Ben Franklin

Peddle Car at the antique store

A special birthday

Four years ago today, this little guy came into my life. My grandson has brought so much joy into my life. I want to wish him a very happy birthday!

4 years old 

3 years old 

2 years old

1 year old

Mason and I

Jefferson City's Easter Egg Hunt

When my kids were little, the Jefferson City Jaycee's Easter Egg hunt, was a annual tradition. My parents, myself and my son and daughter, would all go to Memorial Park to hunt eggs. The brightly colored plastic eggs would have candy in them and was always a big hit in town for the little ones. This year, my grandson Mason, is old enough to hunt the bright colored eggs. He refused to take a nap so we weren't sure how his humors would be. He started off slow, but after a bit, had it all figured out. Tomorrow the Easter Bunny will be here to hide the real eggs we colored on Friday. Happy Easter to everyone!

Mason says he's ready to hunt eggs

Families lined up around the 2 to 3 years old area. Waiting for the countdown 

3,2,1...Go! 

Mason grabbing two at a time. He's got the hang of it. 

Still a few eggs left in our area.