04 Thursday Sep 2014
…to that time we took a hike around Woolly Hollow State Park near Greenbrier, Arkansas.
This is the trailhead for the Huckleberry Trail. This was back in September 2010…months before we were told we were moving to Oklahoma. At this time, I had a goal of hiking/visiting all 52 of Arkansas’ State Parks. Before we moved, I think we had visited around 10.
There 53 State Parks in Oklahoma… we have already been to 7. Once cooler weather sets in, I hope to head out on more road trips around the state!
29 Thursday May 2014
I’ve been really lazy since returning from Arkansas following the holiday. We decided at the last minute to make the trip to my hometown and had to wait until after The Kid’s soccer game on Saturday (which they lost 2-1) to hit the road. It had been since Christmas since The Kid had been there and last July for The Hubs. It was very long overdue!
We arrived in town around 7:45 pm, dropped the bullies off at their favorite boarding place (Liles Animal Clinic) and headed to the farm.
I can’t believe how much taller The Kid is than my mom! She’s 5’ 1”, he’s 5’ 8.5”! He’s going to be taller than me before I know it! We had birthday cake for both The Hubs and The Kid Saturday night…
(sorry for the extremely blurry picture…I’m still trying to figure out the photo settings on my Galaxy Note III) I wrote “Happy Birthday” and The Kid decorated the edges… I think it turned out pretty nice! I even tasted a small bite…yum! Fudge Marble!
On Sunday, we went to church. It was so good to see all of our friends! The Kid even reconnected with a precious girl that he’s known since he was tiny! They’ve been texting non-stop since then, too!
We took my parents to McAlister’s for lunch and then Mom and I went to one of the more popular clothing stores in town to find The Kid something for his upcoming birthday. This store is extremely overpriced, but the selection is good. Mom doesn’t shop there unless she has a coupon. Connor has wanted a certain style of shoes for a while now, but has never been able to remember the brand name. Apparently, they’re Sanuks. I had to text him pictures since he wasn’t with us to choose the perfect pair. I sent him all these…
He finally chose these…
…but, we had to take them back because they were too small. Note to self… Sanuks run small! The Kid came back with me the second time to try them on. He ended up picking out a completely different style and has worn them every day since.
This particular store also has a great selection of Razorback clothing, so The Hubs asked me to pick him out a new shirt. I had to text him pictures, too, since he didn’t want to go shopping. The Hubs prefers minimal designed clothing, so he quickly vetoed this one…
I thought it was great! Here are the other two options I sent him…
I personally like the one on the left better, but my minimalist husband wanted the one on the right. So that’s the one I purchased!
Sunday night, The Kid wanted to watch this…
If I’m not mistaken, this is the very first movie that both my parents have sat all the way through without falling asleep and actually enjoyed it! Mom and Dad both said they liked Sven the best! After that, we headed down the road to my Aunt and Uncle’s house to watch fireflies in the field from their back patio. It was such a nice evening and it really made me miss my home.
Monday morning, we got up early, picked up the freshly bathed bullies and headed back to OKC. It was a quick, but super fun trip! I can’t wait to go back in August for my 20 year High School Reunion (WHAT?!?!?!)
Until next time…
Happy Blogging!
01 Thursday May 2014
My surgery was a success! I’m still recovering in the hospital, but may get to go home today. Thank you do much for your prayers!
As I was perusing Facebook this morning, I came across a couple things I wanted to share…
First, this…
Please continue to pray for those in Arkansas snd surrounding states who have been devastated by the tornadoes earlier this week.
Also, if you would like to help out, you can do so by ordering one of these awesome shirts…
They are just $25 and shipping is free! All proceeds benefit tornado victims. Head over to Hillcrest Water Bugs to order yours!
Finally, check these out…
The weird looking “leg warmers” alternately inflate with air. They are supposed to prevent blood clots, but I call them my leg masseuse! I want to take the contraption home with me!
Until next time…
Happy Blogging!
28 Monday Apr 2014
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Last night, I watched helplessly from my Oklahoma City living room as this happened very close to my hometown back in Arkansas…
This storm was tracking to go right over my parent’s house. I was watching Little Rock’s NBC affiliate, where I used to work, on my iPad as the stormed moved closer and closer. It looks as if it got within a mile of the family farm. A town a couple miles down the road suffered some damage, but not nearly as much as Mayflower and Vilonia in the video above. My parents and extended family are safe tonight with no damage to their homes or property, thank goodness!
Please keep the families, residents and emergency workers affected in this disaster in your prayers…
I’m unsure where this image originated from, but I love it… thanks to whoever created it!
Ways to help:
You can donate online directly to the Disaster Relief fund or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
The United Way of Central Arkansas is also collecting funds and supplies To make an online donation, they ask that you specify on the donation form that you want it directed to their Arkansas Tornado Relief Fund.
For other ways to help out, click HERE.
Until next time…
Happy Blogging!
P.S. My surgery is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon… finally!