Decorating Beginnings 11-30-14

It was about 70 degrees today and we put out our Christmas lights on our house. I was wearing a tank top and flip flops on the last day of November.

Gracie helped me put up the trees that line our driveway.

Indian Rock House 11-29-14

Dad and Dustin went hiking with me today out at Indian Rock house trail. It was a great hike with a fun cave at the end. 

I love finding hearts in nature!

This was a really neat rock face that I found right beside an entrance to the cave.

I found some a fossilized critter of some-sort!

My dad exploring the insides of the cave.

My handsome husband at the entrance to the Indian Rock House.

Left-Overs and Decorations 11-28-14

We got together the day after Thanksgiving at moms house to have a left overs dinner. 

Mom had just gotten a new Christmas tree early that morning on a Black Friday sale, so we got to decorate the new tree. We played games and enjoyed each others company.

Mom and her grandchildren putting up ornaments on the new Christmas tree.

Dustin had to hold his thumbs in his mouth
like this while holding an object (his phone)
when it wasn't his turn....the whole game!

My oldest niece carefully
putting an ornament on the tree.

Thanksgiving At The River 11-27-14

  For Thanksgiving lunch we went through the woods and over the creeks to the Wilson's cabin by the White River. We had so much delectable food there and got to visit with our sweet extended family. The weather was perfect outside so we got to enjoy the sun and the beautiful view of their land and the river. We had such a memorable time!

Jo finishing up some preparations for the big feast.

Steve relaxing in his comfy chair by the fire.

Each year you that you make it for Thanksgiving you
sign this table cloth and they embroider it onto the cloth,
I am blessed to be on this table cloth several times.

My sweet mom enjoying her family down by the river.

My sister and her youngest daughter
enjoying some one on one time
on the porch swing.

Sally, the Wilson's dog taking
a rest from the days activities.

Buffalo Wild Wings 11-26-14

We met some friends at the new Buffalo Wild Wings tonight. We watched a guy to the "Blazing Wings Challenge" and then Kib thought about doing it himself, but didn't actually carry that thought out tonight. I am sure he will do it eventually though....

Just Exploring 11-23-14

Dad and I did some exploring late this afternoon. We were headed somewhere else, but wound up here instead because we couldn't find where we initially had wanted to go. We parked on a rocky back road and hiked down to this creek. It had been rainy all day so it was misty down by this creek. The mist gave the scene a mysterious, eerie  feel to it. We got a late start so we didn't have a whole lot of time to explore but it was fun anyway.

Red Please 11-22-14

I found this pretty red nail polish at TJMaxx! I usually am not much of a nail polish kind of girl, but since our girls night a little bit ago I've been more into it. It looks nice, but my nails chip so easily and then wind up looking yucky.

Nothing But Red 11-21-14

I picked out some glasses today! They are bright red, my favorite color!

Famous Cinnamon Rolls 11-20-14

Went over the Mom's house tonight to help her and my sister make Cinnamon rolls. Tomorrow my sister will be selling the Cinnamon rolls at the yearly Craft fair with other Home school moms.

Lensometer Plays Dress Up 11-19-14

So this is a lensometer. I use this little guy on a daily basis to check if the glasses we get in from the lab are actually the right prescription.

Today he decided to play dress up and became a lens'hop'eter.  :-)

Casa Montana 11-18-14

Took myself out to lunch today at Casa Montana. It's the best Mexican Restaurant in Mountain Home! 

SO COLD! 11-17-14

It was so very cold today. I got into bed tonight and turned up the heating blanket WAY up. 

A Boy and His Dog 11-16-14

My nephew and one of their family dogs. I went over to their house today to hang out with my sis and the kids. It was the first snow of the season as well so we enjoyed watching the light snow flitter to the ground in the warm house. 

Christmas Child 11-15-14

I helped my nieces, nephew and mom pack Christmas Child Shoe boxes today. It was fun to see them put the boxes together for other children. 

Girls Night 11-14-14

My friends and I got together for a girls night this evening. We pulled out all the stops with pizza, drinks, a chick flick and lots of nail polish. It was a really fun night and much needed!

Not Welcome 11-13-14

So there is snow in the forecast. It was a very chilly day and I drew this sweet little snowman on our white board in the optical department today with the words, "I am Coming!" I saw the board about 10 minutes later and my co-worker Diane had written "YAY!" and a smiley face. I then see the board after about 30 min. and Mr. Jim, my boss, has made a fire to melt the snow, stabbed the poor snowman and added  the "not" to the original warning. 

Poor thing, I guess Frosty isn't welcome in the Optical Department.

Little Lion and his Prey 11-12-14

Blue got up on the chair next to the fridge

to attack the unsuspecting little giraffe magnet.

Warm Bling 11-11-14

This is my new favorite winter accessory. It is an adorable head wrap I bought in Harrison this past weekend. It is not only stylish but it really does help to keep me warmer on those cold days!!

Stars and Stripes 11-10-14

Tomorrow is Veterans day and this would be more of an appropriate picture for that day, but this  scene caught my eye on my walk tonight. I love how the flag is glowing from the late afternoon sun. Happy Veterans Day to all the men and women who have fought for our freedom, Thank you for all you've done for us!

First Hike for New Knees 11-09-14

My mom wanted to go hiking for the first time since her surgery, so we took her to one of the easiest stretches of David's Trail. My sister, our aunt and my niece all went all too and we had a great time together.

Third Time 11-08-14

Went out to Harrison with my Mom and Aunt Anna today. We checked out a small craft fest, went shopping around the Harrison Square and listened to one of my very favorite bands, National Park Radio! Today was the third time I've gotten to see them perform this year and I was so glad to be able to introduced my mom to there music today. I can't wait for their new CD to come out!

Stroll at the Park 11-07-14

I got off early today so I took

my pups to the park after work today.

We really do have a beautiful park in our little town.

Just Outside 11-06-14

This is a beautiful tree just outside

of the window at my work.

Just Another Sunset 11-05-14

One of those beautiful Arkansas sunsets.

Early Thanksgiving 11-04-14

This year we had an early Thanksgiving feast at my parents house. My brother in law wont be here, due to his job, during the actual date of Thanksgiving so we decided to just have it early! It was a great night filled with sweet loving family time! 

Dustin assuming his yearly duty cutting up the turkey

My sweet parents filling up their plates with yummy food

Silhouette 11-03-14

Taking the pups on a walk around the park I looked up and this

pretty silhouetted scene caught my eye.

Cozy Kitty 11-02-14

I was sitting at the table and found this little creature sitting on the chair next to me.

Birthday Girl! 11-01-14

This morning we celebrated my niece's 9th birthday. She is into Minecraft so her mom made her a Minecraft cake! This was her face as soon as it was unveiled! 

Among her other presents the birthday girl, her sister and a few of their friends look at a Minecraft calender she got for her Birthday.