Lake of the Ozarks

 The next day we traveled around the area of the Lake of the Ozarks.  We started our day at Stark Caverns.  We're always up for a good cave experience.

We stopped at the Ozark Halfwit statue.  I wish I would tell you that's not really his name, but it is.  Some things about Missouri are just in a special category.  

Our next stop was the Wilmore lodge.  It's a cute, little museum about the Bagnell Bridge.  We drove down to get a good look at the bridge. 

Our last stop was Ha Ha State Park.  We had lunch down by the river and then we walked up to the castle ruins.

These guys are fairly ridiculous, but they keep things interesting.  I'm pretty sure Little Guy bit him. We have a whole sequence of pictures of their absurdity.  

The view was gorgeous.  You can see the spot where we picnicked across the river. 

On our way home we traveled through the town of Tightwad.  It felt like a must to take a picture in front of the bank.

It was a quick but enjoyable trip.

Jefferson City

We started the day out with a quick nod to St. Patrick's Day and then we drove to Jefferson City, Missouri.  Our first stop was the Museum of Missouri Military History.  It's small but packed with interesting things.

From there we headed to the Missouri State Capital.  It's beautiful, but their version of what happened to Mormons would be considered comical if not so intentionally deceptive.  We had to get a picture with Governor Boggs just for fun.  

It was seriously such a gorgeous day!

 

We tried the best rated barbecue in Jefferson City.  Sweet Smoke Barbecue was really good.  I was just sad they were already sold out of ribs.

Just for fun we tried the Shamrock shakes at McDonalds, and now I remember why I haven't had one in years.  They are not good.  Hahahaha.  

It was a fun day.

Spring Recital

Today was the kiddos' Spring recital, and I thought it was one of their better performances.  Everyone did really well.  

They wanted burgers afterward, so we headed over to Missouri for brisket burgers at the Upper Cut.

Happy Pi Day

 I can't take my husband anywhere (and I'm pretty sure that's the way he prefers it)

Double Concerts

Little Man had his Cabaret concert, and Little Lady had her orchestra concert on the same evening.  It was also the same night our van died a final death, so we were running around trying to get a new car, BB had baseball practice, and I had to work.  It was a little bit of insanity, but gratefully Joel's parents helped us get everyone everywhere.

The Freezing Continues

 It was gorgeous weather all week, and then it's like Mother Nature knew we had a late soccer game.  The sun set and the temperature plummeted.  I couldn't feel my toes by the end of it, but Little Guy had a great game.  He seems to have found his stride in midfield.