Memorial Day

First and foremost, a special thanks to all those (past, present and future) who serve this country.   We are forever indebted to you.   Thank you!

The Stiff clan opted to head down to the good ole Lake of the Ozarks for some fun at Grandma and Grandpa's condo.  To the girls' chagrin, minus Grandma and Grandpa.  

Since the McDonalds in Kingdom City gets old REAL fast, we were lucky to be turned on to this random gem off highway 70.   Cranes Country Store.
My apologies to my Instagram peeps, but you have already seen these pics.... 
We ventured over to a little spot with a 'beach' and outdoor restaurant. I tried to convince myself the brown, muddy water was really a crystal clear, light blue. It didn't really work. But thankfully the ladies didn't care. Or they are color blind. Either way, it worked in their favor.
Ryan bellied herself up to the bar...as any self respecting almost four year old would
The girls dined on such delicacies as chips and salsa and greasy quesadillas
Back to that beautiful brown water we went
Among other lake activities, Reese in particular enjoyed her down time:
As well as her first Shirley Temple, while her sister did some pole dancing in the back.
And somebody sures looks like they could get used to this lifestyle
Last night as we were getting ready for bed Ryan told me "mom, next time we come back, we're coming back for five days......so, mom, that means you need to pack five underwears for me".