Another "missing" weekend

We missed III again. Himself and I have been to Missouri and back, this long Holiday weekend. However, we did not "get in" to III. We stayed at Too as the forecast was for rain, rain and maybe more rain. They had predicted 4-5 inches of rain in small, localized areas but don't think that happened. However, Trenton radio (that's Missouri) reported 4" of rain in 4 days. We had 2 inches of rain in the gauge upon arrival and then another 1/2" Saturday night with some lightening and thunder.

Our two little house guests had already gone to sleep and they didn't hear (nor worry) about the the thunderstorm. Gabby and Joey came Sunday. I met Craig in Cameron and we three made it all the way back to Bethany before Joey convinced me he was "super hungry". He had chicken nuggets and Gabby had french fries dipped in Ranch dressing. Oh, and then Joey ate his apple dippers. Guess he was super hungry! Reminds me of the time I picked the Small Frey up in Creston and by the time we got to Osceola, they had convinced me we needed a Mickey D stop!

On the way back from Cameron, I and the little Hofs pulled into III and looked down the lane. As there was water standing up top in the the ruts, we knew the shady lane would be muddy -- usually the water doesn't "stand" up at the gate so we didn't even try it!

Craig and Traci drove to Newton (or beyond) and traded two dogs for Tyler. I think Craig and Traci got the better end of the deal! But when they got back here, to Too, somehow, it all disintegrated into a water fight free for all. It was wild! It was crazy! Poor Ty took the brunt of it. But they all had a good time and I managed to mostly stay out of it. A good thing! And that's Traci, up the hill. She tried to stay out of it too but didn't always! Well, it was good, "clean" fun!