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!

Beth Moore Video

I watched this video in amazement and of course laughter. Who could resist Beth Moore? She's such a Godly woman who inspires me in my daily walk with Christ. I was reminded after watching this video about the study we did in Believing God. She started off that study by telling us if we asked God for a love and a passion for Him that we've never had before- He would give that to us.

I remember asking God that afternoon if He would give me even just a little of what Beth Moore has. I wanted to believe in Him, wanted to seek Him out, and love Him even more than I did that day. Well, I can honestly say He sure has! Believing God has been one of my most favorite studies. I learned a lot and learned to trust God even more.

This video just goes to show that when we follow what God asks us to do- no matter the task- He will bless us! Enjoy!

The Camden Barn Sale Bust

Lunch at Allens on the square- a YUMMY burger and fries just like Grandma used to cook.

A little wet and soggy old me.

The hubby with dry feet!

Allen's on the square

The rainy old barn sale

More rainy barn sale- notice all the MUD!!!!

Yep, we walked here...

Our soggy wet nasty feet.

More Barn Sale

Yet we are still having fun together!

And the Lord ended the night with his beauty- a very VERY beautiful sunset!!!!

I had the great idea (thanks Mom) to check out the Camden Barn Sale yesterday. Luke and I piled in the Edge, and in 2 hours we were there....along with the downpour of rain. We weren't prepared shoe wise- except we did have 2 huge umbrellas. The poor craft show was huge- but I'm afraid the vendors didn't do very good at all. Luke and I tracked through mud- his crocs were gross and my new tennis shoes weren't very new anymore! We looked around, bought some kettle corn, and left. We ventured to Walmart in the hopes of finding some flip flops- which they were out of- it's fall now ya know! So, I walked the rest of the day in wet tennis shoes. Luke found a clean puddle to wash his feet and crocs in and was good to go! We ate lunch at Allen's on the square and had the best burger and french fries. We went a little junk shopping- didn't buy a thing, and came on home. It was a fun day!

Doggie in Need of a Home

So it happened again today! I rescued this sweet little boy from the Citgo Gas Station on Alcoa Rd. He is a year old, weighs 25-30lbs. has had all its shots (thanks to Dr. Mike, an anonymous donor, and me), and a clean bill of health. He loves men and is a little shy around the girls. I have til Monday to find him a home. If you are interested leave a comment with your email and I'll get in touch with you!