Playing in the Bamboo

Hosanna crafted a bamboo vase with flowers

While in Augusta, we met up with some friends who were also in the area staying at a nearby state park. This is Candace with Truxton. While enjoying an outdoor dinner together one evening, the children had a grand time playing in a large bamboo grove:

Dinner at the Winery

While in Augusta, we went to a nearby winery for dinner. Hwy 94 (on which Augusta is located) is dotted with beautiful vineyards and wineries. We had italian pizza and toasted ravioli at the Balducci vineyards restaurant. Drew was absolutely delighted with everything:

Our Retreat

While in Augusta, we stayed at a charming guest house located above an equally charming antique shop.
The Stone Ledge Guest Suite was a lovely, quiet spot to make our headquarters for the weekend.
When not there, we were out exploring the little town of Augusta, the nearby state park, or biking on the Katy Trail.

Augusta, Missouri

The weekend after Grandpa's funeral- Mother's Day Weekend- we went to this beautiful place. We were looking for a quiet, relaxing spot and we found it. This was a different part of Missouri than I had seen. Unlike the rocky Ozarks, this land was composed of rolling hills and vineyards and was a little like I imagined Rhine Country to be...