We Went on a Trip

We are back from the first annual Catty Kitchen retreat and I think it was a smash! We took a whole weekend just for us girls at the Lake of the Ozarks-maneuvering their new highway and relaxing in a penthouse that far exceeded our needs. Since their is so much to share I am opting to break this in to several posts because chances are you have been dying to hear more from us anyway. By the way, these may not be in any sort of order whatsoever.

Skipping over Mel's birthday to our stop off in Hermann...the drive to Hermann was the prettiest stretch we could see while on the road. Freshly shaved sheep, autumnal changes in the leaves, overcast, but well lit sky and rolling hills with a coolness in the air. We (well me-I don't think anyone else saw this) also saw two white doves canoodling atop a window unit AC. First time I have ever seen them live and they were beautiful.

 

Arrival...Fa and Je cozy up in a alley

 

Outside of Tin Mill Brewery...the beer was good and the place was subtle but classy for a brewhouse.

 Evidently in Hermann bathrooms are strictly relegated to the basement.

 Mel checking the settings on her new birthday pressie.

 Jfer takes shelter from the wind in a tiny tree.

 

All in all Hermann was very pretty, but quite small. They did have one hell of an antique shop and German fare around every corner. Quaint is a good word for it.

 Then we hit the dusty trail, pulling our wind tussled locks into side ponytails a la "Deb" fashion.

The lake was calling our names.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

TCK Retreat

What's a "retreat" without an agenda?!

On the Road Again

We'll see you on Monday because this weekend we are retreating to the Lake of the Ozarks! On our agenda is wine drinking (except for sweet Melissa), gossip, nail polish, pumpkin beer, pumpkin carving, pumpkin donuts, birthday party, shopping, wine drinking, coffee, singing, pictures, slumber party...the list goes on a while. What can I say? We like alcohol and pumpkins.

Just a peek

Here is a sneak peek of the Catty Kitchen photo shoot. More to come...

It's Melissa's Birthday month!

That's right, that pretty lady up there is turning the big 3-0 in just a few days! Finally, there will be another member of the thirty something club! =)

Sweet Melissa is not only the baker of the Catty Kitchen, she's also our warrior. This girl has been through a lot over the last couple years but things are finally starting to look up (times two) and we are oh so happy for her! Her strength and courage is such an inspiration to our little gang. We love you Melissa and can't wait to celebrate you.