The Sampsons visited Derek's mother in the Missouri Outback last week. They slept in a camper, cooked on an open fire, bathed in a stream, rode a mule, and did "their business" in the woods. Derek's sisters and their families joined them on this safari.





Will riding 4-wheeler. Check out the hills in the background.

Buck in the backyard.

Cooking on an open fire

Will swings in tire swing, while Claire prefers swinging in a safety seat.






Will, Oma, and Claire

Fireworks after dark

The whole gang: Inken(Derek's sister), Tim, Lucas, Kayla, Oma, Howard, Aimee, Derek, Kirsten(sister too), Andrew. Front: Joshua, Claire, Will, Nathan, Kelsey

Will with his walking stick

Sugar enjoys the view from the window.

Wild turkeys stroll nearby

Will, Aimee, Claire, and Derek ride the Kawaski Mule.

Will loved the tire swing.

Derek and his mom relax on the deck.