Rebecca's Hearth and Home: Master To Do List and Menu Plan Monday

Another month has flown by and...here it is...the last Monday of October!

We're under a wind advisory and a red flag warning today. We are officially listed as under 'extreme drought conditions' on the Missouri Drought Map and are under a burn ban county wide. We are praying for rain.

Lake Taneycomo - Branson, MO

This past week was great! I presented 'Going Batty' at the local library on Tuesday.

Aunt Geneva came down on Tuesday to spend the night. Geneva is only 9 years older than me, lived next door when I was born, and she and my Aunt Bev are the closest thing to sisters that I've got.

First thing Wednesday morning we hit the road headed for Branson...and we had a BALL!

Wednesday afternoon we visited Shepherd of the Hill's Inspiration Tower where the view from up top is magnificent!

Next we visted the Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area where I walked the Dewey Bald Trail. It's my favorite trail in the area, but this was my first time to walk it in the fall. It was absolutely beautiful!

After checking into our hotel and getting settled we attended Wednesday night BIble study at Friendship Free Will Baptist Church where our pastor from Blue Springs currently pastors. It was great to catch up with him and his wife and visit with friends, old and new, in Branson.

Thursday morning we headed for Silver Dollar City.

I did the Marvel Cave cave tour first thing.

Afterwards, we took in all of Silver Dollar City.

We enjoyed the sites...

...rode the train...

...saw lots of pumpkins...

...met Buck Taylor ('Newly' on Gunsmoke)...

...and truly enjoyed the day!

After getting completely soaked on the Mystic River Falls water ride, we decided to head back to the hotel to change our clothes and freshen up before heading back to Shepherd of the Hills to enjoy the outdoor drama.

I've seen the play several times before, but it never ceases to captivate me. It is sooo good and comes highly recommended. If you ever make it to Branson, don't miss it! 💓