Wavy Branches 12-06-14

Dustin and I took the pups on a cold walk today at the Clysta Willett trails today. We have been there many times but today this bush, without it's leaves, looked very interesting with its wavy branches.

Lunch with the Crew 12-05-14

The eye clinic I work for took us all out to lunch at Ruby Tuesday's in Springfield today. I work with and for some great people!

Fresh Water 12-04-14

Dustin just filled up the animals water bowl. Blue loves to watch the bubbles and drink be the first one to drink from the new water before it gets dog germs all in it.

Cage-Free Love 12-03-14

We opened up this carton of eggs and there was a little tiny heart on in the the packaging. We usually get eggs from our friends, but at the moment the hens are hiding their eggs making them

difficult to find.

Pretty in Red 12-02-14

I went to a Ladies Christmas get together with the ladies in my family tonight. I had just recently gotten got these red glasses and my nieces were trying them on while we were all around the table.

Tight Spaces 12-01-14

One of the dog beds we have has gotten scrunched up between the other bed and the wall. This is Gracie's new favorite place. She loves to be sandwiched into tight spots.

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.