Branson Get-Away

Last weekend we Thorpes got together for a weekend get-away in Branson, MO.  Rob and Billie had rented a house to fit all twelve of us and we planned to just hang out together as a family.  We ate yummy food, played games, went shopping at the outlet malls, and talked late into the evenings.  It was so fun to be with family for a second weekend in a row!  We had such a special time just being all together, playing with the kids, and catching up on life.  We feel so blessed to have such wonderful families who love the Lord and make time for each other.

Jay and I got to leave early on Friday and we were able to make it to Branson just before dinner time!  Rob, Billie, Wes, Catherine and their kids were already there so we took a tour of the house and waited for the Matt Thorpe family.  Once everyone arrived, we ate dinner and relaxed well into the evening.  Saturday was fun.  We spent the morning eating our meals together and playing outside with the kids and then headed into town for some deals at the outlet mall!  Can you ever go to Branson without going to Tanger?  I think not. ;)  Shopping was exhausting (isn't it always?!) and wore everyone out so we were all ready to head back home for some dinner and relaxing.  Too bad I got car sick on the way home...  Oh well, this baby is so worth it.  After another delicious meal, we were ready to put up our feet and share some more stories together.  What better than to do that around a campfire and with s'mores to boot?  Rob made an awesome fire and we sat around the pit snapping pics, listening to music and making a mess with some sticky marshmallows and chocolate!  My in-laws are just some of the greatest people on earth and I enjoyed every minute with them.  

Aunt Cat reading a bedtime story on Friday night

There were these two stone homesteads on the property that actual people lived in hundreds of years ago.  The girls really liked them.

Playing frisbee and soccer

Fire and feet :)

Siblings and wives and kiddos!

The Wes Thorpes

The Rob Thorpes

The Jay Thorpes

The Matt Thorpes

Thorpe boys!

Uncle Jay taking the girls on a hike

I got to read the bedtime story on Saturday night!

All weekend the girls were dying to play Flickin' Chicken - so we finally got it out on Sunday morning to play a round or two before everyone left!

This weekend we've enjoyed staying home and relaxing.  When summer hits we feel like things might get a little crazy so we're trying to enjoy every second while we can.  We had a fun date night last night - BBQ at Gates followed by The Avengers at our favorite movie theatre.  Today I enjoyed sleeping in and so far we've been pretty productive while really taking advantage of the warm weather!  More on the pregnancy and a belly pic hopefully tomorrow!