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Jeff and I went to Branson last week for a family reunion. Have you ever been there?

It is a throwback to the '70s. Lots of shows, Dixie Stampede, family-oriented activities, and lots more super fun things to do. We liked it well enough, especially seeing the group "Six."



Boy, that brings me back. I fell asleep in the first half and couldn't sit still for any portions I was awake. It was two hours of beat-boxing torture. Talented guys, sure, but not my cup of tea.

Another highlight of the trip was seeing real, wild foxes everywhere around our hotel/resort. Can't recall seeing one before this. I also loved the 100-degree, worse-than-Houston heat. And the crazy WOD (code for CrossFit workout of the day) that Jeff, his brother Ryan and I did. It involved three 2.5-minute rounds of running up a super steep, long hill (our car struggled to scale it, let alone our legs), then finishing the time with push-ups the first round, air squats the second round and back extensions the third round. I think I actually mixed up the push-ups/squats/back extensions, but you get the picture. We also went boating. I really loved boating. It was my first time on a boat ever, except for fishing boats. We went tubing too! Jeff and I rode together. He tried to stand up a few times and fell off. He also let me push him off one time, which was fun.

I loved spending time with Jeff's family, especially our niece and nephews. Our little nephew Paxton loves me so much! He kept saying "Eesa, Eesa!" when he would see me. And when he wouldn't. Nothing makes me feel more special than a little kid's affection. (Is that weird?)

I have pictures, but somehow I managed to have a weird look on my face in all of them. Next time, I guess.

The best part of the trip for me was definitely going to St. Louis. We spent time with Jeff's grandma, who I've decided is my surrogate Grandma Betty. She is so sweet. Does justice and more to all a grandma should be. Of course, being back in my mission stomping grounds is revitalizing enough. It was so good to see people I taught, see them strong in the gospel. I loved being a missionary!!! Again, I wish I had more pics. Jeff and I aren't picture-type people, I guess.

Jeff takes the GMAT this Thursday. Everyone say a prayer for him please!!