Minnick Family Reunion Branson Style!

We took a 3 day weekend and went to Branson this past weekend!!! All of Mitch's siblings, their spouses, and their kids were there...along with his parents!! We had a great time!!! It was so good to see everyone and so much fun to watch the kiddos play together!!!

We left work a little early on Thursday and got the car all loaded up to leave. As we were getting ready to leave, a huge storm came through. We were sooo thankful for the rain, but the wind got up to 60mph...and our poor little tree just couldn't take it!!! We were able to "restake" it once we got back...and we think it will be ok!!! I told Mitch that I guess it is symbolic of our relationship...it may bend and get a little weathered...but it won't break!! :-)

We normally stop in Fayetteville for dinner...but we got behind schedule because of the storm and just ate in Fort Smith. I guess we should have stopped in Fayetteville because Miss Luci desperately needed a bathroom break...when we were nowhere near a bathroom. So, we had to bust out the travel potty. Luci will kill me later for this pic, but I think it is hysterical!!

We got into Branson fairly late. We visited with his folks and then headed to bed since the guys had a 6:30 tee time on Friday morning.

While the guys were golfing, Luci and I stopped for some Krispy Kreme's and then went swimming with the others!!

After we got finished swimming and the guys got back from golfing, we headed out to lunch at Culver's. Luci must have been realllly tired, because she slept for the next 3.5 hours...in. her. stroller. She woke up in a fantastic mood!! I guess she needed the rest!

After lunch and shopping, we headed to Ozark, MO to meet up with everyone for dinner at Lambert's! After dinner, Mitch, Luci, and I went to the Landing to walk around and shop a little.

Grammy brought some treats to keep the kids entertained while waiting at Lambert's!

The next day, we all woke up early and headed out to Silver Dollar City together!! The kids had a blast riding all of the rides together! It was super hot so the 3 of us checked out about 1 and headed back to the condo to rest. Around 5, we all met back up for dinner at Fall Creek. Luci must have been really tired from all of the heat, because after dinner, she fell asleep at 7...and didn't wake up until 7 the next morning! Mitch and I popped some popcorn and watched the Olympics back at the condo since she went to bed so early.

We checked out early on Sunday, did a little shopping, and then headed back home!