Lake Ouachita

Zulliger family


Finton family

Tess, Noah and Cole

A couple of weekends ago we headed to Lake Ouachita for a weekend with some friends. Although Saturday it rained most of the day, we got a little lakin' in. The kids love the tube and and we love the breeze. There is just something relaxing about being out on the lake at sunset. We didn't get out there until about 6pm on Saturday but it was just perfect. Nevermind Todd and I having to jump in with all our clothes on (long story), it was a great weekend. A weekend filled with laughter, riding bumper boats and watching Twilight (my favorite--I know I'm cheezy).

Ally's first haircut!

Before haircut!

Ally in her yellow car (she picked it out).

During the haircut!

The finished product!

Ally had her first haircut this weekend and she was such the big girl! We went to Little Rock to Pigtails and Crewcuts. This is the cutest little salon that has a little car, airplane and train for the kids to sit in. Ally chose the yellow car and sat for the whole time without even a whimper. She enjoyed her sucker that was given to her and sat so still. I debated whether or not to get her curls cutoff since they were mainly on the ends of her hair, but her hair was just getting a little frazzled at the ends. I am praying her curls come back, but if not she will just have to settle for wavy hair like mine (which is not always pleasant). That day was a good day. My mom went with us and we enjoyed a lunch at Cheeburger Cheeburger and did a little shopping. You know we can't remember every little thing that happens with our children, but there are those few that you will always remember and I know this will be one of those. My little sweetpeas first haircut!! What a big girl now!! Sniff sniff!

OT and birthdays!

Heather and Paige

Shannon Y. and Ashley

Krysta and Heather

The OT gang minus Georgia

Every year on each of our birthdays we get together for a nice dinner and lots of laughs. This is a group of girls that I have now been blessed to know for 10 years. We all met around the same time when we were trying to get into OT (occupational therapy) school. God knew what He was doing when he put us all in the same class. (Usually our 7th friend is here too, Georgia, but she couldn't make it). I have been truly blessed by each of these girls in some way. These girls were a huge influence on my becoming a Christian. These are godly women with huge hearts who love the Lord. I always look forward to our birthday dinners (especially when it is mine, Ha Ha) and getting to catch with everyone. I love these women dearly and feel blessed to have known them for a decade now.

More downtown pics!

A little fun in downtown Conway!

My sister took some pics of the kiddos downtown on the train, on the tracks and in some random alleys! They did fairly well although Noah was a bit cautious out on the tracks. It was fun though!

30 and holding....

Heidi and me

Alisa and me

Brandy, Tara and Heidi

Stacy and me

So, last year I turned 30 and I really don't want to get any older, so I guess I am just going hold that number! Is that ok? Last Friday was my birthday and it was so much fun. Travis and I actually celebrated on Wednesday night because my mom took the kids to Dora, so Trav and I went to eat at YaYas in LR! It was so good! The crab cakes were the best I have ever had. We then moved on to Garden Ridge to purchase a new umbrella and cushions for our patio furniture and to Academy Sports to get a new trampoline. These things were destroyed in the storm last month. So, Friday I got to spend the day with friends. Thank God for friends! I have the greatest friends and I love each and everyone of them dearly. I went shopping in LR with my dearest friend Ashley and with my only sister Amanda. We had a fun day eating lunch and shopping at the mall. Just a great day! I came home to my little ones where they had made homemade cards for me. They are just the sweetest! Forgot to take pics though. That night, I celebrated with my Conway friends at Old Chicago. It was great conversation and good laughs. I am very thankful to have such wonderful people in my life!

Happy Birthday Travis (daddy)!

Like father, like son!

I am little late posting this, but last month my crazy hubby had a birthday and he got his one and only thing he asked for: a cookie cake from the Great American Cookie Company! They are so yummy! He is such a great husband and daddy! I couldn't ask for anything more! God has truly blessed us with a wonderful man who loves the Lord and strives to be more like Him everyday! I love you, honey!