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Walking Ferrets and Bumpy Hair

Sunday afternoon, we made a last minute decision to go to Branson and make a trip to Silver Dollar City. The weather was perfect. In fact, it was my first time to go to SDC and not sweat or freeze.

As we were driving through Branson we saw MANY interesting sights. You see all kinds of things in that town. I think that is why we love it so much. There is never a dull moment. We had our windows rolled down and I spotted a couple walking what looked like two tiny dogs. I quickly discovered that they each were walking a ferret on a leash. I have never seen that before. We all got a kick out of that.
When we got to the hotel Emily drew me a picture, handed it over and said,"look, your walking a ferret!" I will save this picture forever. She always draws Steve small and says he is too big to fit on the page. She always draws me with "bumpy hair" as she calls it.

Thank you again for praying for my Dad! He is doing fine. He has a TERRIBLE cough. Please pray that this will get well soon too.

Comments

Nancy said…
She is a GREAT artist & those pic's of your girls are precious. SO glad you had a fun day!
Continuing to pray for a speedy recovery for your Dad & that his cough gets better.
Melissa said…
she's a good artist! that's funny she draws steve small because he is too big...and bumpy hair, who knew?

glad y'all had a good time!
rae said…
I was in Branson this weekend, also. The weather was awesome! We spent our Sunday at the outlet mall. Wasn't the traffic crazy! Oh my!
Holly said…
Haha that's hilarious! Did she ever tell you WHY you're walking a ferret?
Bear Girl said…
My word, Sarah Kate is really growing up. In the last few photos you have posted it is so noticeable. Both your girls are beautiful. Who do each of them favor? It's hard to tell without seeings pics of you and Steve as kids. My parents lie to go to Branson, though it is quite a drive for them. My friend Wes works up here near Chicago on contracting jobs as an engineer but lives near Branson, but just over the border in Arkansas. He goes home about once a month. Glad your Daddy is improving. Still will continue to pray. Hugs, Genah
Tara G. said…
That would look great matted and framed! Love it!!!!
Kim said…
Hey! So glad to hear your dad is doing well. Maybe we can get together for dinner next week?! I'll text you!
The Ormons said…
Emily is so talented. I love her drawings. Glad yall had a good time and the weather was nice. Love to you all and still praying for your dad. We go to our regular dr today and hope to make decisions after that appointment.
Anonymous said…
That is so sweet!! She draws really good! I loved the "bumpy hair" ha!!
His Doorkeeper said…
Emily definitely has the" Laurie artistic flair"!!
Jenna said…
Those are some precious girls!!!! Love Emily's drawing - she is such a little artist. And the bumpy hair cracked me up. The inventors of FreezeIt can be proud of what they are given to the art world. :-)
Anonymous said…
Walking a ferret, can't say that I have ever saw that either! Love the too big and bumpy hair story. Kids are too darn cute!!!
Candis Berge said…
Adorable! Your little artist is too sweet. So glad your dad is improving too.
Anonymous said…
The ferret drawing is adorable!! Your kids sound too funny! :)

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