Gemma sings

Here is Gemma singing here favorite "frozen" song, 'Do You Want to Build a Snowman?' It is tricky to catch her at this. Usually she belts it out, but when she sees the camera, she quits. She would much rather look at herself!

Ha ha tonka state park

On our way out of town ( well, it wasn't on the way. It was the wrong direction, but we were leaving town), we stopped by Ha Ha Tonka state park in southern Missouri. This one has been on my list since shortly after we moved to Missouri, but I just haven't been able to make it happen until now.

Among other near things, this park has a partial castle that was built here in the 1900's. Shortly after it was built, it sadly burnt down, but the remains are still amazing with some gorgeous views. We are our picnic lunch and did 2 short hikes before hitting the road. The kids were big troopers as it was super hot outside and everyone was feeling pretty tired from all their fun!

William's pizza kitchen

William cooks it up and Mama and Gemma eat it up! (Father's Day)

The way home

We came back on Friday and everyone fell asleep on the way home! It cracks me up that their heads are all facing the same direction.

Tantara: the room

This was exciting!

We were far off of the main complex, but we had a full kitchen! And 2 screened in porches with ceiling fans! A separate bedroom and 2 bathrooms! The luxury!*

Downside: there was a big flight of stairs with a tile floor below, which wasn't my favorite part. We pushed the glass coffee table up against this part so no one would go tumbling down in the middle of the night.

* we just reserved a smaller suite and then were upgraded when they didn't have any more smaller rooms available. This was nice, nicer than expected!

Amelia jumps

Here is Amelia jumping in!

William cannonballs

William has been very anxious to try out his "cannonball" technique this summer....