Just returned from HEE-HAW Land.

We just returned this afternoon from taking Ariana to Kanakuk up in Branson, MO. Such a gorgeous part of the country, green, lush, lots of trees, the Ozark Mountains, beautiful lakes and then you have Branson. The town is such a nightmare, traffic was a nightmare and you can't swing a dead cat without hitting a "Senior Citizen" or a tacky, tacky, tacky show/dinner theatre (don't even get me started on the hideous billboards that litter the scenery for these atrocities). I can't even complain that it was Hillbilly Hell because the people that have to live in Branson were delightful, it's the rest of it that was so bad, I'm truly being nice right now. It literally took us 45 minutes to go about 3 miles this morning, can you say hot pokers in the eyes! We did stay at a excellent resort on Table Rock Lake called Chateau on the Lake. Wonderful suite, great pool, excellent margaritas and pina coladas, amazing views, the best, most impeccable service....if you are up there, we would recommend it....and though I did not get a chance to experience it this time, they have an amazing spa!

Ariana is attending the flagship camp at Kanakuk, K-1 Girls or Kanacomo. Rick and I both always wanted to go here when we were kids and we were so jealous when we dropped her off Friday night. It is everything you'd expect a summer camp to be, slides, neat cabins, lake views, cool counselors, everything. She is staying for 13 days and we go back up on the 23rd and 24th from the Closing Ceremonies. We were able to go online when we got home this afternoon and view some pictures of Friday and Saturday and spotted her in a couple! Rick and I both cried like babies when we dropped her off, but she did not shed one tear! I walked with her to her cabin and gave her kisses and I could tell that I was definitely cramping her style...she practically shooed me off! Evan and Tye Hill were in awe of the camp and Evan was ready to stay himself! We know she is having the time of her life but it sure is quiet around here tonight!