Time with Bryan and Cheryl, on to TN and a little time with Don, Dana and Jennifer, back to Bryan's and now Branson, MO. Special gifts

 

A special gift from Bryan and Cheryl 💙
Their neighbor Mike used to make and sell these. 
Bryan had him make this for us 💗 More gifts too. 
We are spoiled! 

Mike sent this over to us earlier in the week! Yes, he made 
this too! 💅

We spent Friday October 4th at the Welcome Center in Arkansas. Took our time getting ready and got to Bryan's house early afternoon on Saturday. Just enjoyed our afternoon and evening chatting and doing a lot of front porch sitting! Cheryl made an amazing dinner that's our favorite so that was great! 

The girls are always looking for treats! 

When they bought last year the house was all white, Cheryl
painted and Bryan made the shutters! 

Raider, he's such a sweetie! 

Cheryl's plants are just flourishing!! 

Sunday was another day of relaxing. Enjoyed the warmth and some more front porch sitting, along with our Champagne Sunday 🥂🍾 We did go see my sister Wendy's house. She probably won't be there until August but it was nice to see in person. It's adorable and I hope she'll be happy there! Very glad it's in the same town as Bryan and Cheryl! 

Monday was a day of work for Ken and Bryan until about 1530 and then Happy Hour. The stove pipe was coming along. 

Tuesday, Cheryl and I ran to the local consignment store that I really like. Didn't spend much but got some nice wine glasses for fall. 4 for $5.00 sold. 

When we got back Ken was on the roof of the porch cutting the hole in for the stove pipe! Bottom line, at the end of the day the wood stove and piping was done. Looks great, can't wait for them to have a fire! 

Cheryl handing Ken some tools he needed 

The stove pipe is finished! 

Finished on the inside! 

Thursday morning we left Bryan's and headed for Ken's brother Don's  house in Tennessee. We left Saturday morning after a great time. Friday we  were able to visit with our niece Jennifer and see the home she bought a few years ago. 

So much food and sooo delicious! 

Jennifer's truck Bo! Eric named it. RAM BO..lol. 

Her back deck...

From left, Jenn's daughter Bella, her friend Sadie, Jennifer,
Uncle Ken and her dad Don 💙

Jenn has the best front porch!! 

Don and Dana have 70 beautiful acres in Middle Tennessee

All too soon it was time to say goodbye on Saturday. we stopped in Forrest City, Arkansas about 1600 and had a great early dinner at a Mexican restaurant. Got back to Bryan's about 1830. 

This plate was huge! Leftovers for dinner tonight! 

Sunday of course was Champagne Sunday which Ken and I enjoyed. We made cauliflower pizza in the Mansion and it turned out awesome! The oven does a great job! 

Ken had oysters and olives, I had turkey lunch meat and 
green chiles so yum! 

Cheers!! 

This morning after breakfast we said our goodbyes and plan on seeing them again in April of 2025. Hopefully we'll be moving my sister out on that visit! 

We had about a 150 mile drive today to Branson, Missouri where we're at Ozark Country Campground. It's a Passport America camp and it's really nice! We're here for 2 nights. There are several PA campgrounds, but this is the only one that allows campers for October. Would definitely stay here again! 

We got set up and then took a drive into town. Busy place and of course touristy. Tomorrow we'll head for the historic district and play tourist. 

There she is! 💗

Downtown Branson 

Russell and Lori left for San Diego this morning. Grandson Jacob comes back from a 9 month deployment soon! I know they are excited for that to happen as we all are! I know Allissa is so excited to start their life together!  We're hoping to watch it on the San Diego webcam! 💗 So PROUD of you Jacob! 

Well, it's time to wrap this up. Have a great evening! 🍺🍷