Last week we loaded up the fam and spent a week at mom and dad’s lakehouse enjoying the beautiful weather and scenery of the Ozarks. I was very much looking forward to a getaway and some relaxation.
The weather was a bit chilly the first few days but that didn’t stop us from getting outside…
Steph and Emma
Eily wore her bear coat when we went for a walk.
Emma rode around on her tricycle. She's getting pretty good at it!
One morning Emma and I went for a hike at a nearby conservation area. Emma hiked 2 miles all on her own! I was so proud! Some stray dogs tagged along.
A small stream near a spring.
Hayes Spring, from which this conservation area gets its name.
One of the dogs jumped into the spring and couldn't get out so I had to extract it. Emma was excited to tell Steph how we saved the doggy.
I asked Emma where she wanted to eat lunch and she said "under the big (pine) tree!". To which I responded, "thats my girl!" Ha!
I have always wanted to check out the historic "Y Bridge" in Galena so we took a quick detour and walked across it.
Nice view of the James River, which is quite clean and clear here.
Eily Beth enjoyed her time at the lakehouse.
Eily snuggling up to daddy before bedtime. 
We went to Silver Dollar City on friday. Emma had a good time doing some new rides.
Emma rode the teacups and enjoyed it immensely. She's becoming such a big girl!
I rode the 'big swings' with her.
Nonna and Papa came for a visit at the end of our trip.
A nice sunset over the lake at the end of our vacation! Good times!
I say you should have let Emma keep a dog.