Thanksgiving in Neosho and Branson 2010

A Branson Thanksgiving- pics are out of order, but oh well....enjoy!

Me and the Hubby at Branson Landings


We parked UP CLOSE- how often can you do that at the Landings???

Me & Luke at White River Fish House

Mom & Dad at White River Fish House

God's handiwork from our hotel window.

It SNOWED Thanksgiving day!!!!

Facebooking, texting, you name it- I was the ONLY one in our family who didn't check facebook while we were gone!

A Birthday boys breakfast- happy 31st birthday Luke!

Silver Dollar City- it was HOT and didn't feel like Christmas at all!!!


Mom & Dad at SDC

Our music video pictures- at least that's what they remind me of- it was Luke's idea!


A Gingerbread family

The hottest Minestrone soup I have EVER tasted!

Our appetizers at the Culinary school- they were delicious!

The Culinary Kitchen

Mom- before she tasted the soup.

Me before I tasted the soup.

In Branson we had a blast. The weather was crazy- it went from 70 degrees at night to a high of 29 the next day! We shopped til we dropped, and ate WAY more than we should have. It even snowed while we were shopping. Mom and Dad were sick most of the time- which was sad for them...but that didn't stop us from having fun! God even displayed a little bit of his handiwork in an awesome sunset we were able to enjoy! Mom and I went to the culinary school at Silver Dollar City, the appetizers were great...the soup, not so much! I took one sip and was coughing from it being SOOO spicy!!! I think she put too much cayenne in it-and we weren't the only ones who didn't finish the soup. Oh well, it was a fun time anyway! It was a great Thanksgiving!

Neosho, MO

The Girls on a lunch date at Cafe Angelica

Mom, Me, Ma, Holly, Aunt JJ, and Callie

Miss Callie with her french braids!

Me, Ma, and Holly

Newtonia Cemetery Trip
I don't enjoy going to the Newtonia Cemetery at all. It gives me the major creeps, but Stuart and Holly had never been there, so why not! We visited the Ritchey Mansion in Newtonia and got an inside tour. That mansion housed the wounded in the civil war- and even did limb removals out the back window. Belle Star, the spy, even stayed there for a short time. It was a neat house, but there is no way I'd live there!


Brady the tree hugger

along with Stuart and Luke...that tree was huge!




A Lindley Family and Friends Thanksgiving:
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I think we had about 40 in attendance and we fixed a spread for sure: Turkey, dressing, sweet potato souffle, baked beans, dumplings, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, orange fluff, apple salad, broccoli and rice, veggie tray, corn casserole, rolls, and pies and cheesecake for dessert! Afterward we played the game, Left Right Center, thanks to Aunt Linda. We even played a little Farkle- she is always so nice NOT to bring card games- as I simply do not enjoy them thanks to a lovely game of Phase 10....thanks Aunt JJ 8).



Ma

I was able to give Aunt Thelma a prayer shawl I made. She is such a sweet lady going through a very hard time- it was even more apparent to me why we have this wonderful ministry!!

One of my favorite pics!!!

Mom and Holly hiding their double chins

Luke took this great pic of Uncle JR and Holly

The Castleberry Family- Holly, Brady, Stuart, and Callie

Love this one- Aunt Linda, Me, and Ma

Our huge group!!!

Uncle George and Emmaline

Aunt Linda and Aunt JJ

Dad and Ma

The Turkey Carving

It was a wonderful time spent with family....THE END!!!!

We did it!!!

The Lord and I that is! I have had a tooth bothering me for a couple of days and was really dreading going to the dentist. I have had TONS of work done throughout my 28 years- many thanks to Mom and Dad- and haven't had a problem. That is, until my previous dentist yelled at me in the chair. It literally scarred me and I have been dreading getting work done for about 3 years now.

Thankfully the Lord sent me to a wonderful, quiet, kind dentist here in Benton. Luke and I just love him. For several years I haven't needed any work- which was great for me! Yesterday, I went in to have him look at my tooth and he decided that huge old filling needed a crown. After reminding him that I don't stay numb long in the chair, he cleared the office and worked only on me.

During that time, I was reminded of all the things we have been studying in Beth Moore's study of Revelation. I kept thinking about how there will come a time I won't have to have pain, or be scared, or go to the dentist at all! I literally felt Jesus sitting right there with me in that chair, and I did fine! I was so proud of myself, and even gave Jesus a little applause when I got in the car.

Today my mouth is REALLY sore, but I can give God the glory as I'm no longer terrified to sit in the dentist chair. Do I enjoy it? No, not really, but with Jesus' help anything is possible!

My Day with Lily

I was able to finally spend a few hours with Lily yesterday. We had a blast! I picked her up and we rode to the house, all the while talking about colors and singing songs- The Itsy Bitsy Spider was one of her favorites. We got to the house where she loved all the Christmas decorations. After a small surprise art project, we looked around the house at all the pictures, her scrapbook, and the Christmas trees. She loved touching the gingerbread men!

After that we headed to the park. We sang in the car Jesus loves me, The Wheels on the Bus, Barney's theme, and once again the Itsy Bitsy Spider. She would say over and over in the car, "Hey Wissa." and I'd say, "What Lily" then it would start all over again. She even would say, "Love you Wissa," which I would just melt right there!

Once we got to the park it was all about the slides- which have MAJOR static in the winter....wow! We even took some time on the swings. After all that, we had fun looking for acorns and sticks.

It was a fun day- one I can't wait to repeat...and find more fun stuff for us to do!

Mentoring

Today I went and mentored my little person. This new year and new girl has been totally different for me! I was so attached to my other little person that I didn't know how this year would go. Well, today I found out. I went to Hastings last week on the lookout for something age appropriate for my little girl. I found Anne of Green Gables for .99 cents! I took it to her today, and even though we struggled on some of the words, I think she is hooked.

I'm finding out more about her each week. Somehow, I think I'll be just as attached to her as my other little girl. It's great volunteering and doing something you know helps someone else! And to know she's excited about reading Anne of Green Gables makes it an even added bonus!

Long Time, No blog at all!!!!

I have been behind in my blogging- I'm thinking mainly because I can keep up with everyone on Facebook- but never mind that, this is where I do all my journaling for my scrapbooks, so I MUST keep up on here from time to time. This will be a long post- so enjoy!!!

Friday, October 15th 2010 Silver Dollar City

Craft Fest in full bloom- this lady was spinning Roving- I could SOOO get into this- for all you non- yarn people, she's basically making yarn before your eyes!

Fall Foilage

Me and the hubby

Fall Festival!!!

Dinner at Pizza by the Chef- our FAVE place!

Chicken Alfredo pizza- yes we ate the whole thing

Garlic Cheese Bread- and we cleaned that plate too- we were pigs!

Me

Luke

Ponca, Arkansas- our stop on the way home.


The Elk

I LOVE seeing them.

Luke and I made a quick trip to Silver Dollar City. I really wanted to see their Fall Craft Festival going on. We drove up Friday morning and came home late Friday night. There were knitting looms and weaving all over the park- I ate that up. The craft booths were really amazing- everything from knitting to woodworking to painting. We couldn't leave the park without some kettle corn to munch on the way home. After leaving SDC, we headed to the Pizza By The Chef in Hollister, MO. We LOVE to eat there, the food is wonderful. After making happy plates, we headed to Ponca, AR to see the Elk. We were driving fast to get there before sunset- and we did. I just love watching them. We're hoping to go back up this winter sometime to see them...maybe spend a weekend- it would be worth it for sure!

10.19.10 Nick's 30th Surprise Party

A Cheese Dip Burger and Honey BBQ Burger from Buffalo Wild Wings

Nick and Timmons- it's blurry!

Nick sporting his new Star Trek Lamp

I told Joe to make me look skinny- so what did Luke do- stuck his head into the camera to achieve that look- it worked, but he looks retarded! ha.

We surprised Nick with a little party at Buffalo Wild Wings. Luke and I had never been there before, and it was GOOD! Nick, Joe, Timmons, her friend, Luke, and me were all in attendance. It was a good time. Happy 30th birthday Nick!

10.20.10 Bible Study Trip

Katherine, Adelle, Michelle, Gazel

Mom

Debbie, Pam, Sharon

Paul Michaels- need I say anymore!!!

Our purchases

We are ready to go- Adelle, Pam, Michelle, Sharon, Katherine, Mom, and Diane

Our Bible Study ladies piled in 2 cars and made the drive to Paul Michaels in Lake Village. We had a great time. Paul Michael's had their Christmas out- it was everywhere. After shopping a while we ate at the restaurant across the street. We stopped at Baskin Robbin's for ice cream on the way home. What a fun day!

Arkansas State Fair

It was a beautiful sunset last night.

Luke sporting his Gator Tater

Me & the Hubby- I have horrible posture I suppose!

The fair

Luke and Nick showing off some awesome photography! 8)

Nick sporting my cookbook, and our end of the night snack...a fair staple...the funnel cake!

Last night Luke and I went with Nick to the State Fair. It was dollar night- so we spent 1 dollar to get in and a dollar to park. We ate our usual fried fair food- Gator Taters, Corn Dogs, Dippin' Dots, and ended the night with a funnel cake. We did our usual Hall of Industry tour, Arts and Crafts, and a few animals- meaning we didn't see very many. It was fun and I'm sure we'll do it again next year!

Hot Springs Craft Show

Mom with her lunch.

Berta, Katherine, Michelle, and Adelle showing off their lunches!

Mom and I had the Orange Cranberry Chicken Salad...it was yummy!

Our lunch place- the desserts looked heavenly!

Our group enjoying the Hot Springs EHC Donuts- they are a MUST every time we go!!!

Betty Oliver & Mom- an old time friend

Mom, Berta, Me, Michelle, Katherine

Mom, Berta, Adelle, Michelle, Katherine

Mom and I have gone to this craft show for years- well actually 29 probably. Aunt Debbi and Grandma used to go with us, then it was just Mom and Me. Well this year, we invited our Bible Study ladies to come, it was so much fun! We ate lunch at a restaurant called 1217 in Hot Springs- it was SO delicious. We ended our day with a trip to Hobby Lobby. There was lots of laughter and some good eating. What a fun day!