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Things To Do At the Lake of the Ozarks: Visit Mennonite Country

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Photo credit: Amish & Mennonites in Missouri Faceook page

Photo credit: Amish & Mennonites in Missouri Facebook page

Not many people know this, but just a few miles north east of Versailles in Mennonite Country.  It has plenty of beautiful, scenic country to drive through.

We go every year to Weaver’s Country Store to buy old fashioned candy and if we’re lucky pick up a fresh homemade pie!  I even purchased lavender stems in bulk from Weaver’s when we planned our daughter’s wedding.  (We tied the lavender into small placemat bundles for each of our 250 guest to smell!)

My mom goes to the Mennonite local market all the time to pick up flowers for our properties, as well as purchase and later can their wonderful produce.  This is also a great experience for kids — a “bring the whole family” trip.  It gives kids a chance to see good see how goods are brought to market and sold through an auction.

If you’re looking for something out of the norm, take a visit to the Mennonite Country!

Learn more at their website and Facebook page.

– Sherry

10 Reasons to Vacation At the Lake of the Ozarks in 2013!

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If you’ve been to the Lake of the Ozarks in the summer, you don’t need any nudging to visit again!

Here are 10 reasons why the Lake of the Ozarks is the perfect vacation destination!

1. Gorgeous scenery everywhere you turn.

2. The perfect place to unplug (turn those cell phones off!)

3. RELAXATION. Whether on the dock, in a hammock, or in a calming day spa.

4. LIVE music – all summer long!

5. Kid Friendly – From super water slides to horseback riding, your kid will love it here.

6. Get wet! – Water skiing, boating, and parasailing

7. You can bring your pets along!

8. Endless amounts of State Parks to explore.

9. Cool of in some of the Ozark’s beautiful caves.

10. Satisfy your tastebuds each day you’re at the lake!

The Story Behind Our Family Memory Tree

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Our X-Mas tree is really a Family memory tree – as I’m sure several holiday trees are.  It’s a collection of ornaments from family experiences and events:

– 1st X-Mas for the kids
– unique ornaments brought back from special trips
– collection favorite ornaments
– sports team
– models cars
– collections of Santa’s
– glistening glass bulb ornaments, etc.

The girls remember trying to take a bite out of two ginger bread figurines my great aunt gave us years ago.   The ornaments are made of soap and still has the little teeth marks from that secretive bite when no one was looking!  : )

One of my favorite ornaments is a silly felt stuffed penguin made by Hallmark Cards years ago.  It sits on the lowest branch of the tree and rattles when touched.  It was a favorite of our dog, Patch.  He would rattle the ornament almost daily when inspecting the newest gifts under the tree.  Although Patch is no longer with us, the ornament has a special placement on our tree and in our hearts.  And last night we found our cat, Buster, playing with the ornament – and hearing that special rattling sound.  It made Jon and I smile and remember several past family celebrations and memories around the tree.

And isn’t that what the Holidays are all about – memories and time with family! : )

Feel free to share your own X-Mas tree on our Facebook page!

Inside Look: Charlie’s Lake House at the Lake of the Ozarks

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This lakefront home will captivate you with it relaxing lake appeal. The home is perfect for families and an ideal destination for couple get-a-ways. This property has wonderful views of the Main Channel and at night you can faintly hear live band music from the nearby restaurant. Grab your favorite chair, sit back, relax and watch all the action under the canopy of native trees (one deck built around one great big oak tree). You’ll certainly be taken in by everything this home has to offer.

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This home comes packed with everything a lake vacationer would need and all your living space is on one level! The living room boasts extra comfortable furnishings with a leather sofa and two reclining chairs nestled around a wonderful rock fireplace. The kitchen comes with dining for two and additional seating for six to eight is available in the Sitting Room. Directly behind the kitchen is the lakefront master bedroom (queen size bed)with private shower bath. Off the entry are Two bedrooms. One bedroom has two full size beds and the second bedroom has a queen size bed. The second bedroom also has a view of the lake and outside access to the upper deck. Off the Sitting Room is the guest shower bath. The laundry room is in the converted mudroom which resides next to the kitchen.

Sleeps: 8

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

READ MORE about Charlie’s Lake House…

Dine As a Family at The Heron House

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It can be tough to dine together as a family when you’re at home.  Everyone seems to be so busy these days! When you’re on vacation, a meal can be both relaxing and a memorable time to catch up.

The Heron House 2 story home Entry leads you around the beautiful L-shaped kitchen with TV and high top dining for 6.

The kitchen is fully furnished with new stainless steel appliances (including a convection oven), dishwasher, microwave and refrigerator. Other desirable features include weekly trash pick-up, open parking, large laundry room and extra refrigerator – perfect for all your beverages.