A Mini Vacation

A few weeks ago, I started dreaming of beautiful, sunny beaches and exotic locations for some time away. Of course, no location of this type exists within a few hours of my doctor and hospital, so guess where we ended up? The Las Vegas of the midwest and the heart of the Bible belt...you guessed it...Branson! Now I know it's not the Caribbean but we really had a wonderful time. I think just being out of normal routine and having some quality family time is good no matter where you are.

Lainey was thrilled with the hotel's indoor pool. She would have spent the entire time swimming if that were possible. Daddy was great to do this with her because this is one pregnant lady who will not be caught dead in a swimming suit!

Jamie and I have both been to Branson several times as kids and adults. Neither of us had ever ridden the Ducks (can you believe it?) We decided it was time. It was actually really fun and I had to laugh to myself as I could hear my brother Chad in my ear saying,

"Now this is good America!"

A view of Table Rock Lake My brave 3 year old who raised her hand to volunteer to drive the Duck.

Our afternoon at the Butterfly Palace

One of my favorite pictures

Lainey looking closely at an azure butterfly (which I think might be dead because another child stepped on it...yikes! Thankfully she was unaware.) She has become quite a fan of butterflies thanks to her newest favorite book, Fancy Nancy Bonjour Butterfly.

Loading up for the drive home.