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I was looking at Coco's phone today.

I found this recent conversation between her and her Daddy

Daddy: Get me a coke? Thanks LOL

Coco: NOO!!!

Daddy: Yes!!!

Coco: NOOO!!!!

Daddy: Yes Ma'am !!!!!!!

Coco: Get it yourself

Daddy: No you get it now!!!!!!!

Coco: No

Daddy: Nevermind lets get ice cream

This all happened with him on the couch and Coco in her room...

Maybe I should make a no tech rule in the house, but then I would miss this little connection between the two! Daddy loves to aggrevate her.

SUNDAY FUN DAY

We went for a Sunday drive to go to some flea markets.

End up in Eureka Springs

at the Cresent Hotel

It is a beautiful property 

The first room we went into was the ladies room.

I thought is was neat to see the doorknob in the middle of the door.  

The Lobby, notice the kitty in the chair 

Upstairs, wish we could have seen inside this room 

We went up to the top floor to the lookout.

We had no change and there was a sweet lady that gave Coco a quarter

so she could use the look out thingy. 

One of the hallways. I don't see any ghosts 

The view from the top 

After finding our way out we went looking for a place to eat.

We found Casa Colina 

The weather was wonderful and we were seated outside.

The food was so yummy
I ordered Chicken Enchiladas 

It was not like any enchilada I have ever eaten.

We had another great family day!!

I am loving this time together doing new things

We also enjoyed us some HOG ball on Saturday

We are 2-0

Go Hogs

Pig Soieee

WE WILL NOT FORGET

SUNDAY FUN DAY

We were throwing out ideas for something to do this afternoon. I wanted a road trip or Hobbs Estate which is now a National park in our area.

We all agreed to visit Hobbs and then take a short hike.

This is the museum visitors center. Beautiful building

This gentleman had all these hides out and he took his time introducing Coco to each one. Do you see the skunk? It was really soft and so was the possum. Strange!!

One of the exhibits is on the caves and bats. I at first glance thought this was a pig. ha

A replica of a Arkansas cave. No those are not real bats, PTL

This is the short hike we chose. Coco really just likes walking under the highway through the tunnel.

Tunnel going under hwy 12

Lots of butterflys today

The Vanwinkle's home place. This area was a hub of life for the community. They had a mill and blacksmith. I think it said there were over 10,000 acres.

This was the cold storage that was built in the creek or all that is left of it

It was a GORGEOUS day

temps in the 80's

Look right under the bluff. Do you see that little curve of brown? A snake sunning on the bluff but took off when my flash went up. I took off after this no more creek for me and I watched my footing the rest of the hike.

Natures beauty pretty purple flowers

This was a road used in the Civil war times

This was a Antebellem flower garden built for Mrs. Vanwinkle

Creek bed running through the property

This was the living quarters of the freed slaves that worked for the Vanwinkles

We went some other places today that I will share later.

All in all it was a wonderful day

GAME TIME

It is that time of year again.

FOOTBALL SEASON

We love our Razorback Hogs

We will be getting together with friends to watch this weekends first game of the season.

These will be one of things I make to take with us.

http://www.pauladeen.com/recipes/recipe_view/hogs_in_a_sleeping_bag/

Paula Deen posted these on a recent FB post.

A perfect fit for our first HOG game of the year!

WHOOOO PIG SOIEEEEE

There are lots of posts this week for tailgating recipes. I will be looking some good dips to make too!

What is your favorite tailgate recipe?

IT'S GONNA KILL ME

I found this on Pinterest

I did 1 time.

About killed me

My breathing is still not normal

I AM SO OUT OF SHAPE

FIRST DAY OF 6TH GRADE

Coco's first words to me this morning were "Do I have to go today?"

LOL

She was super nervous this morning.

I did a few photos before I drove her to school

She was overcome with excitement

I almost got to walk in with her. We got there and she said she wanted me to come in with her because she wasn't sure where to go. We got half way to the door and she saw a friend pulling up with her Dad. She says to me its ok Mom I will wait for Ashlyn.

:(

Come on Mom REALLY

Isn't her outfit cute

pretty girl

Peace out

After school photo

She had a great day

Here Mom I could be a perfume model

I wondered about her all day. She had a great time. The only hiccup was she had to sit with 7th graders at lunch. Those 7th graders must be scary.

I am also saving these photos for a Week in the Life project I started today. I will be documenting our week in notes and photos.

I will try to share here on the blog.

Hope all your kiddos had a great first day of school too!