Arkansas & Missouri Railroad Ride

Grandpa Gary and Grandma Pam took us on quite an adventure. We went on a 70 mile train ride from Van Buren to Winslow. The scenery was beautiful and would be more so now that the leaves are starting to change colors. The tracks took us through a quarter mile {DARK} tunnel and over a series of trestles overlooking the rugged forestland.

 beautiful countryside views from our window

I snapped this picture as we rode over the first trestle.

Do you see how high we were over the light pole?!?!

This was scary - Especially if you have a fear of heights!

 

 One happy boy

After the train ride, we walked downtown to get some hot chocolate and check out the shops. It was the perfect place for pictures.

I cherish my family time!

If you are looking for something fun and unique - this is the place.

XOXO

America is closed...

Well it happened..government shutdown. My husband was given the unwelcomed task of closing down Bona Dea Trails and 10 other Corps parks. He had to tell the campers that were on vacation to pack-up and go home. After all the parks were cleared out and locked up, he was furloughed until further notice.

It's sad what is happening, all I can do is pray for our country.

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BITS + PIECES

Adrianna is in LOVE with this horse

It's that time again -- APACHE Football!

Our favorite Summer Drink

Practicing her driving skills

Andrew found a "Real" Fort at Petit Jean Mountain!!

Lovely View from the lodge

We always have to stop and take pictures with the "APE" rock

XOXO

labor day weekend

It's tradition - every Labor Day I take a photos
of my babies.  It's always fun to see how much they have changed over the year.

They are both BIG into sports so these pictures were
only fitting...

Now that school and football season has officially ramped up the chaos has began... but it's beautiful chaos!

XOXO

first day of school

I'm so excited for my BIG boy today as he starts a new journey in his life! Although I might be an emotional disaster I know that he is beyond ready to conquer Kindergarten! Good luck on your first day Andrew...but feel free to slow down because time is going by way to fast!

XOXO

Swim Party ♥

One last taste of summer before school begins.

We hosted a back to school swim party at Mt. Nebo 

My kids were having friend withdrawls.

It was so much fun!

15 kids + 6 adults

Andrew had not seen his friend Jaden in a year.

They picked right back up like no time had passed at all.

Happy Summertime!

XOXO

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BITS + PIECES

Spending summer days playing with friends. Soaking up the sun,

playing in the water and making memeories!

These girls have been working hard all summer {twice a week} and it's paid off because they are Amazing! I can't wait to see them perform on the football field!

Andrew loves swimming lessons and could live in the water.

My bookstore date

Adrianna spends a chuck of her time with her BFF's either at the pool or movie theater.

My big boy starts Kindergarten this year {I am so sad!} He went to the school for an interview several weeks ago so they could pair him with the perfect teacher. He received a letter in the mail this week from his new teacher, Mrs. Barton. He is excited and can’t wait for school to start! He is happy to be an Apache just like Adrianna!!

XOXO