It has been quite a long past two weeks. We had several goodbyes and lots of tears as we left New Bern. It had become quite a wonderful home for us and we already look forward to returning to live as well as visit. Moving week went smoothly due to all the helpful hands and words of advice given to us over the whole ordeal. Many thanks!
Our journey began on June 1st and took us to Crossville, Tennessee where my Daddy's side of the family was joining for a summer reunion. Daniel and I timed our trip across country just right. (Well, we know it was the Lord's timing.) We spent three nights in a rustic cabin with my parents, aunt, uncle and cousins. It was a refreshing time for us after the hectic process of vacating our home. I sadly do not have any pictures to upload at this time because they are on Daniel's phone and we have not made them available quite yet. Nonetheless, we had a wonderful time with family and of course it was hard to say goodbye there as well.
June 4th, our 4 year anniversary, took us on a road trip to Missouri to stay with Daniel's parents for a week. It was a sweet day together despite the 12 hour drive to Centerview. We were together for our anniversary this year and I am very thankful for that. Daniel has become an even dearer friend to me over the last year. I am so thankful for his time home from deployments and I look forward to this time here in Monterey where God can continue to grow us in our marriage.
Our time in Missouri was sweet and productive. We were able to spend a great deal of time just enjoying the company of family. Mom planned a barbecue on Sunday with her side of the family and the rain storm held off that day for a perfect afternoon under the giant elm tree in their back yard. Thank you dear family for the wonderful gifts for our baby girl. I cannot thank you enough for thinking of us and our new family member.
We were able to help Mom continue to prepare her shop. She is opening an antique store and there is so much to be done. She purchased several beautiful display units and Daniel and his muscles were very helpful in placing as well as transporting them to the correct place in the shop. I was able to help with light lifting and organizing. It is going to be a wonderful store when it opens.,Mom!
On Wednesday we took a break from the shop and headed to Branson to visit Silver Dollar City, an old west themed amusement park. Daniel and his family went to SDC several times when he was growing up so it was neat to go with the family this time. I look forward to going again...to experience even more than one day can show, but I really wanted to ride the roller coasters. For baby girl's sake I refrained. We were able to get an old-timey photo taken and it came out pretty good. I will have to scan it in in the future to share.
Thursday night we went to Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede. Basically, this is an excellent dinner theatre with yummy food and fantastic entertainment. The show is centered on Civil War era North and South competition. The audience is split in half and participates with stamping on the floor and cheering through out the night. There are horse stunts and several other live animals doing amazing tricks in a dirt-floored arena. It really was a fantastic sight to see, well worth the visit. We had a great time with the Good side of the family in Branson. Great idea to end the visit in Branson, Mom and Dad. We loved it!
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It sounds like it was a wonderful time in MO. So glad you all were able to stay there for awhile. Great photo!
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