St. Louis

We got back on Saturday from a week in St. Louis. We had a great time there and filled the week with many things. We headed out around 12 on Monday after taking Karen (Doug's mom) to the airport. We headed to Babler State Park to set up our campsite. After setting up, we went to some friend's house for a visit - they moved to St. Louis in the past year and we wanted to catch up.

On Tuesday we went to Six Flags. It was great reliving my childhood by riding on the Mine Train as well as Screaming Eagle. Emily loved the roller coasters - and could not get enough of them. By the time we left my shoulder was done in from riding them, and I told her we could not go on anymore. I hate feeling old. We arrived when the park opened and left around 7:00 after an exhausting day of rides and water park fun.

On Wednesday we went to some wineries in Augusta Missouri and then we to the Daniel Boone Home. We ended up buying 6 bottles of wine at one place, and 6 at the other. I have never bought that much wine at one time before - but it was very good. Too bad we can't get it shipped to KY or buy it in KY. At the Daniel Boone home we learned a lot & enjoyed seeing the historic items. We ate dinner at the campground and did some star gazing with our telescope.

Thursday started with lunch at the Old Spaghetti Factory in Laclede's Landing. We then headed to the Brewery for a tour and some sampling. After we toured my family places - Salem, Lutheran South, our childhood home and Reformation Lutheran. We went in Reformation as we noticed some cars in the lot when we went by. I enjoyed showing the kids where I grew up. Then we headed to the ballpark for a Cardina's Game. We had Redbird Club tickets right below the announcers booth. Awesome seats for a great game - the Cardinals won 7 to 1.

On Friday we went to the Art Muesum and then to Ozzie's for lunch. After lunch we headed to the zoo and ate dinner at Imo's Pizza by Forest Park. After dinner we headed to the Muny for Damn Yankees. We arrived early and were able to sit in the courtyard and were entertained by a male singer (don't remember his name). Was another fun evening.

On Saturday we packed up the camper and then ate lunch at Chevy's before heading to Ted Drews. No trip to St. Louis would be complete with out Ted Drews. After getting our Ted Drews concretes - cookies & creme, brownie, strawberry, and pomegranet - we headed out of town.

We arrived home on Saturday and spent the night unloading and getting laundry going. It was a great trip. Lots of family togetherness and memories.

I will post pictures later - I need to get to bed, it is already 11:00 and I am sleepy.