Redbuds, Throwed Rolls, Cats, Cataracts and Company?

Finally, warmer weather! We are surrounded by beautiful budding trees and flowers.  There was a wonderful small town festival in Charleston, MO.  They have stunning Dogwoods and Azaleas.  Also the redbud trees are amazing. 

After enjoying the parade, flowers and craft show, we decided to eat at Lambert's

These guys sling these hot, fresh rolls to anyone that raises their hands.  Occasionally, the rolls land in the wrong places, like the middle of the next table, where folks were not asking for a roll.  Other times, down the middle of the isle.  It was fun to catch them (they are HOT). But I mostly ducked!  The food was also quite good and served in massive proportions.  We ate for 3 days on our leftovers.

Yum, Pie! I like pie!

This is one of the few covered bridges in Missouri.  It is next to Bollinger Mill.  All these areas are less than half an hour from where I am working.

Below are photos from the Trail of Tears State Park.  This overlook is the Mississippi.  The park is a memorial to the Native Americans that were forced out of their lands. Over 4000 Native Americans perished on this forced relocation.

Yes, the next picture is of french toast.  This is at Sands Pancake House in Cape Girardeau.  I do not know how they make this so incredible.  I think they soak home made bread, in uncooked creme brûlée cream, then coat it with sugar right before grilling it.  So is has the crispy sugar crust and a custardy sweet bread center.  It does not need syrup or butter.  Cash only place.  But for less that $4, you have to be kidding!

So, after touring and viewing the area, and gaining weight on delicious foods.  Ian decided he would actually like to "see" things.  This is right after he had his cataract removed, lens placed and a macular pucker (retina wrinkle) repaired. 

The children tried to cheer him up, but the gave up and comforted each other.  I, on the other hand, got on a plane and went to our home in Florida.

I decided not to call on the neighbors, they already had company coming...  By the way, this really is in my neighborhood (but not my house), Monday May 14th.  I may start opening my front door very slowly!

Disney and a Drive coming up next.