Missouri Vacation

Just got back from our Missouri vacation. Dang, it went so fast, it seems like a dream (ha, family joke). We had a lot of fun and enjoyed seeing family. We stayed at my sister, Deb's, house most of the time. Here's the top ten highlights of the trip in no specific order:
10) Saw turtles, frogs, bunnies, fish, armadillos (true story), and lightening bugs;
9) got to visit Mike, Jammie, and family in KC on our way home;
8) attended 20th class reunion and enjoyed seeing old friends;
7) got to eat lunch with my former boss and co-workers who I love and miss;
6) ate dinner at brother, Brad's, house and had a great evening playing with his family;
5) watched Curt's BMX race and Jake got to race in the half-time Big Wheel show. Jake took first place!;
4) got to visit mom and dad's grave, help clean it, and show respect. Love and miss them!;
3) ate at every yummy restaurant in Springfield including Mexican Villa, Andy's, Steak and Shake, Mexican Villa, Five Spice, Cielito Lindo, Rib Crib, oh...and did I mention Mexican Villa? Wonder why my scale showed 6 pounds extra when I got home?;
2) rented bicycles at Dogwood Canyon near Branson and rode through the most beautiful scenery;
1) best day of all was spent at Big Cedar Lodge in Branson with Debby and Curt. Our best friends, Mike, Susie and Annie, also joined in for the fun. We rented a boat for 8 hours and played, played, played. I even got up on skis at my ripe old age! Ended the day with a great dinner outside at one of the lodge's restaurants with a beautiful sunset in the background. Perfect day, perfect vacation.