We had the pleasure of spending Labor Day weekend in Hermann, Missouri. My Uncle Doug and Aunt Margaret have a 'farm' nestled on a bluff just above the Missouri river there and generously opened their house to us for the weekend.
We were also blessed to share the weekend with Grandpa and Grandma Roosmann, my cousin Megan and her husband Parker. Eight adults and one toddler comfortably under one roof thanks to Doug and Margaret's wonderful space planning and hospitality.
Our time there was filled with rest, reading, good food and conversation, a bonfire, nature walks, fishing, some outdoor games and GREAT company. If it weren't for the all the flooding making the drive there and home a bit of an adventure I could have called it a perfect Labor Day weekend. Thankfully the pleasure of my family's company far outweighed the difficult travel.
Aunt Margaret decorates for every season which always makes a perfect family photo backdrop. The Missouri River doesn't hurt the view either - or that kid! Seriously, look at that smile.
Lunch in town at a local winery/restaurant/gift shop.
Making friends with the catch. Gabe was fine as long as his Daddy had a good grip on that guy. Andy would have cleaned and cooked his catch but my mom and dad had already named the fish and we have a rule against eating things we name - lucky for Gabe.
You can't see Gabe but he's next to his Daddy in the boat.
Trying to outsmart his Grandpa with a blanket disguise.
Some outdoor entertainment.
Putting the baby to work.
That whitish speck in front of the Missouri and railroad tracks is my little family in a golf cart - out to explore the property.
We had a WONDERFUL time and would highly recommend Hermann as a vacation destination. Thank you Margaret and Doug for your hospitality, generosity and good company.
