www.thedischerfamily.blogspot.com (is that little "fluffy" girl really me?
and here: www.thestricklenfamilyblog.blogspot.com It was a special day.
More (actually the first!) pictures from my extended stay in Arkasouri:
One day, we piled Beth and her children and Ashley and her children into the RV (happened to be the only vehicle that would hold everyone) and took off for the wonderful Morningland Dairy about 2 hours away. We already buy from Morningland and have the outstanding raw cheese shipped here to Florida, but we thought "what a great way to save shipping charges!" Here, Adventurous Beth takes the wheel of the RV, and Kitty helped out driving, too, but Grandmother did NOT venture behind the wheel on the curvy mountain roads!
Peter has his own way to handle motion sickness. Paul says, "they don't call me Re-Pete for nothing!" Like big brother, like little brother.
On the way up, we stopped at the Dawt Mill, one of Ozark County's historic old mills. Thankfully, these mills are being restored, and this one has a lovely restaurant and old buildings for visitors. Kitty and Sarah give baby Clay a tour. Notice the interesting posts on the old lodge in the background -- unfinished tree trunks!
We decided to eat outside, where the balcony hangs over the "Something" Fork River (forgot the name). Interesting for an acrophobiac like me!
No, baby Clay, no salad yet! Ashley has that maneuver down to a T!
Everyone enjoyed the huge burgers and fresh battered onion rings.
Two little rascals study the menu. The catalyst for Emma Jane's new haircut was her attempt to give herself and Savannah a trim. She chopped hers up drastically, but thankfully, she was discovered before Savannah lost much of hers!
Everyone was fascinated by the falls and rapids on the river.
The dairy farmer explains the procedure for making cheese -- raw and grassfed, which we believe has abundant health benefits. And it is delicious!
Back home again after a lovely day, though full of curves and hills. I love this view.
Gracie is a born Pied Piper of little ones. She loves them and they gravitate to her. Here, she and Savannah find a perch in a tree and explore "tootles". Grace plays beautifully, and I bet it won't be long before Savannah is making music, too!
Grace also loves theology. Here, she and RG discuss some finer points. What a blessing to see them devour the Word!
One morning, when Granddaddy was there, we piled some little ones on the golf cart and explored a little (the golf cart won't go where the Polaris will, so it was just a little exploration!)
Out in the pasture, sweet cousins Andrew and Rosie give a ride to Savannah and Emma, to avoid the prickly pear.
Their reward -- the "little" creek, just the right size for little people to explore. Clear, beautiful water.
Sometimes, the deep swimming hole in the big creek is the place to be, with big brothers and sisters and mamas and daddies, but for younger ones, this creek is perfect!More pictures to come. Thank you, Lord, for a wonderful visit to the northern Dayspring.
3 comments:
What great pictures! The Dawt Mill looks like a really neat place to visit.
I think the creek pictures at the "northern Dayspring" were awfully pretty, too!
Love,
Katie
That was a fun (and a long) day - going to Dawt Mill and the Dairy. I so enjoyed meeting the sweet Dairy Farmers and their family. Thanks for the fun at the Mill! Grandmama makes special times happen :)
The special times here were also great. Can't wait til July!
Love,
Beth
What a fun day! Grandmama always makes sweet memories!
Love,
Molly
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