highlights
so springfield doesn't suck so much. i really thought it would. we had one of those all american vacations where we picked up the visitors guide at the missouri line and did all the local attractions. springfield is close to branson, so the cheese-factor is high. day one we went to fantastic caverns, which were, well, fan-freakin-tastic. although, doh! i left my camera at home the day we went. incredibly un-environmentally friendly, we went with the kitch and toured the once-speakeasy anyway. explaining what 'kitch' means to a 7 year old is a whole other hilarious commentary. another time.
day two was exotic animal paradise. one of those fossil rim type places where you drive through and gawk at weird animals. at the end was a petting zoo. fun and stinky.
day three was 'cornstock' at a familiy farm featuring horse rides (above), corn on the cob, and petting pregnant barn cats. a bluegrass band was slated to play, but had already left by the time we made it out. what else can i say, it was quaint and we bought produce out of their barn.
eva got her ears pierced.
saxon shore at a local club.
followed by denison witmer.
and we brought home a new feline friend! twas good trip, although we're glad to be back. of course now, i sure have my country itch on. good thing we've got a hill country trip and a ranch trip coming up.
