In typical spontaneous fashion, Jonathan and I decided to drive to the Ozarks this weekend for a little R & R & Ridiculous fun at Silver Dollar City. I took Friday off after going to work 12 days straight. We got to Uncle Louis and Cathy's house on Bull Shoals lake Thursday night and slept in the next morning. Friday was a gorgeous day, starting with fog over the lake that dissipated to reveal shimmery waters. We had a full day of 4-wheeler rides and a boat ride, lunch on the porch, a nap!...dinner at a tiny local pizzeria, and wrapping it up with a soak in the hot tub. Saturday, after a blueberry pancake breakfast, we drove over to Silver Dollar City, and were greeted by fall colors and hot apple dumplings. Again, a perfect day. Katelyn even rode Thunderation! The kids are the perfect ages to enjoy participating in all the activities and rides. Once darkness came, the "city" lit up with thousands of Christmas lights. Two massive trees held our attention as their sparkling lights towered above us, while the parade marched through. Katelyn was especially enchanted by the princess's glimmering dress. We ended the day in Marvel Cave, with 700 stairs and tired, but happy children. Sunday, we drove up to Springfield, ate lunch with Daniel and Christin and got to see their apartment. Many more Boggle games in our future for sure...My life has been so much better since I finished a difficult first year of didactic and started anesthesia clinicals. I'm definitely tired every day, but have more time with my family, and get to interact with people and learn hands on. As always, ever so thankful for this opportunity to become a CRNA and a short getaway before call and rotations start this month. TTFN!
P.S. by Chad "The Farney family is awesome! :-)'
P.S.S. by Kate "Together is best."
