| Topic: Lake of the Ozarks Vacation 2010 |
| Date: 2010-08-12 12:19:23 |
| Message: This past weekend we took a "small vacation" down to the Lake of the Ozarks. We called it a "small vacation" because it didn't take nearly as long to drive there as it did to get to Colorado for last year's family vacation! While we were there we visited Ha Ha Tonka State Park, in Camdenton. At the park we got to visit the ruins of the turn-of-the-century stone castle built by a wealthy businessman. The empty shell of this great mansion overlooks Ha Ha Tonka Spring and Lake of the Ozarks from atop a 250-foot bluff.      On the way back from visiting Ha Ha Tonka state park, we visited Thunder Mountain Conservation Area, and climbed up an 80 foot fire tower and overlooked the Lake and surrounding Ozark hills.      In the evening, when the temperature was cooler, we ventured out for ice cream and Go Karts! Emmett had never ridden go karts before, but they are dad's favorite night time activity on vacation! Here you see Emmett waiting (impatiently) in line for his turn.  Below you'll need to squint your eyes, and turn your head slightly to view the other Go Kart pictures, as they were taking at night, and in a fast-moving environment, and the camera blurred them a bit.   Where we stayed at the lake there is a private pool. This caught Emmett's attention right away, and he enjoyed swimming it!  Garrison had his very own floating ring, and he had a blast kicking his feet and swimming in the water too!    On the way back home, to break up the several hour car ride, we stopped at Meremac Spring Park and fed the fish.      |
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| Topic: The Cookie Monster |
| Date: 2010-07-14 21:54:59 |
| Message: Earlier this week Amy made some peanut-butter and chocolate cookies. After they cool, we like to stick them into the freezer and make them cold/hard. I was enjoying one of these frozen treats the other night, when Garrison reached down, took it out of my hands, and shoved it into his mouth.  For those who are freaking out knowing that Garrison ate peanut-butter before he turned 1 year old, know that we kept a cautious eye on him, and are happy to report no allergies!  We weren't sure if he like it because it was cold, hard on his gums or just plain liked the taste.  |
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| Topic: Garrison's First Foods |
| Date: 2010-06-08 22:16:49 |
| Message: Last week (6/2/10) Garrison was able to start eating infant oatmeal mixed with juice. He's been sitting at the table with the rest of the family at each meal, and has shown great interest watching people eat, and will follow food to their mouths as they eat. We mixed up some infant oatmeal for him, and as soon as he saw the spoon come his way, he leaned over, grabbed the rim of the bowl, and opened his mouth ready to eat! Below are some pictures of him eating, and having fun doing it!        |
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| Topic: 2010 Family Reunion Camp Out |
| Date: 2010-06-01 10:43:29 |
| Message: This year's Beeson Family Reunion camp out was at Sam A. Baker State Park, in Patterson MO over Memorial Day Weekend. We went down Friday night, and came back on Monday afternoon. The weather was hot! Near the campgrounds was a visitor center, camp store, river with sandbar to play on, open fields for throwing frisbee and playing wiffle ball. This was Garrison's first overnight campout, and we were worried that he might not sleep well with the heat, dogs barking, people partying, and lights all through the night, but he actually did really well! Below are some pictures from the weekend:                  |
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