I'm 75% healed!

I went to see Dr. Walsh today about my toe. They took another X-ray...the good news is I'm 75% healed! He moved me out of that huge boot and into the shoe I was originally fitted for. Let me just say I am going to have to work at getting my calf muscle back....this brings a new look to the word chicken leg! I have to wear this shoe for another 2 solid weeks then gradually start trying a tennis shoe. I will see him again in 4 weeks! Looks like the treadmill and Tyndall park are still a ways off...oh well!

Downtown LR Fun....lots of new posts below too!

The Big Dam Bridge

The Arkansas River


Our Shadows

Footwear to remember!

Luke on the bridge

Mr. Photo Man

I'm worn out...and look I didn't even make it to the top!

The Arkansas State Capital

Isn't it pretty?

Ta da!!!


I'm really surprised he did this! LOL!

This is the eternal flame for veterans....Luke said this is where the homeless roast hot dogs! He's too funny!

After the Hot Springs Balloon Festival, Luke and I came home for a nap. Then we went downtown to look around and of course take some pictures. We went to the Big Dam Bridge first...I had never seen it. It's a big bridge. I really wanted to walk at least to the top...but didn't even make it halfway in my boot. Oh well maybe later. Then we went on downtown to the Capital for some pics. I forget from time to time how pretty that building really is. We finished off the evening with dinner at Buffalo Grill...who doesn't need a greasy burger and fries every now and then!

The Hot Springs Balloon Festival

Luke said this should be his ride to work!

Ok, I think my glasses are crooked here...but I fixed them this morning!

This truck looks like the one MacGyver drove for a while!

Luke at TJ's....I mean Jasons!

Thank you Lord for hair that curls when it's humid....well not really!

That's not mashed taters ya'll...it's hominy!! That's some nasty stuff!

This pie was SOOOOOOOO good!

Luke and I got up on Saturday morning and headed down to Hot Springs for their Balloon Festival, Car Show, and BBQ Cook-off. It was a long walk to the car show, but I made it! We were actually looking for the balloons....can you believe they didn't have any??? It was too cloudy or something for the balloons to be out. Go figure! My Uncle JR would have loved the car show. I took a few pics just for him!

After the car show Luke and I headed for some lunch. We stopped at ate at Jasons Burgers and More in Hot Springs....or TJ's as our friend Randy calls it!!! We got the catfish dinners. I got a salad and beans. Luke got his with HOMINY (GROSS!!) and beans. We also split a piece of Carmel Pecan Pie...which was really good.

Scrap Mania Salty Crop

Friday night was another night of fun for the Scrap Mania Scrappers at Geyer Springs. We always have a blast when we get together to scrapbook. It's a lot of fun and great fellowship. Mrs. Martha Sue gave us a wonderful devotion on how to let God rule our lives. It was just great! We ate to our hearts content too on the salty snacks everyone brought! I am truly blessed to be surrounded by such wonderful ladies! I think we had about 21 in attendance! I think I missed Carrie's table with the pics....I'm sorry girl!

I'm an Aunt Part Who knows!

Little Miss Lily Mailee Lo

Mrs. Nancy and Lily


Sweet little yawns

Mommy and Baby!

I went to the hospital on Friday to see how Christylee was doing. She seemed to be more awake than the last time I saw her. I almost cried when I saw that Lily was wrapped up in the blanket I made for her. Mrs. Nancy told me that when Christylee first saw Lily that was the next thing she asked for. I held Lily to my hearts content...well until Mrs. Nancy got there. I stayed most of the day visiting with Christylee and her Mom and of course little Lily. She is just a miracle! I can't believe on her birthday there were 13 other babies born....12 of them were little girls and only 1 boy!

Baby Lily is here!!!

Chris with Baby Grayson

Steve's Mom, Mrs. Nancy, and Carlie

Mr. Jerry and Chris

The phone call saying baby Lily was born and doing great!

Me, Mrs. Nancy, and Blake-Carlie's husband

Dr. Garner saying Christylee is going to be fine. That the baby had a headfull of black hair!

Steve sharing his video of Lily!

Our first look at Baby Lily

Mrs. Nancy seeing Lily on the camera for the first time!

I went to St. Vincents today to see Christylee. At 11 she was still 1 cm. I'm thinking this could take a while! So, I visited with Mrs. Nancy and Mr. Jerry for a little bit. I stayed til about 2 then decided to head on home. I got to Alexander on my way home to Benton and Mrs. Nancy called. They were doing an emergency C-Section because the baby's heart rate dropped. So, I turned around and went back! They ended up having to completely knock Christylee out to deliver baby Lily. Her cord was wrapped around her neck. Baby Lily is doing great and weighed in at 7lbs!!! I stayed until I could go back and see how Christylee was doing. She's in a lot of pain and not up for many visitors right now...which is completely understandable!!! I left the hospital at about 4:30 or so. I never did get to see Lily in person, but I did get to take a few pics. Maybe tomorrow I can see Mommy and Baby together! That would be wonderful! Welcome into the world Baby Lily!

I'm going to be an Aunt soon!

Christylee went into the hospital last night. They should be inducing her as we speak. I'm going to the hospital later today to see how things are going! I can't wait to meet little Lily. I know Christylee is beside herself too! Maybe the next time I post I'll be Aunt Melissa....ok, so my head is getting a little big I guess, I'm just excited!!!