Hiker Babe

You can decide whether I'm talking about Dakota or myself...
Jacob, Dakota, Siler and I headed to the Ozarks in Arkansas this past weekend for a family mini-vacation which was MUCH needed. We've been spending too many weekends at home lately and we were getting a little stir crazy. We left Friday evening and heading to Razorback country to a nice area called Richland Creek. We set up our tent on a sandy area along the creek but in the morning we were told that we had to move because the campground was closed. We moved to an "approved" area and then went on a nice hike to Twin Falls. The area has gotten a lot of rain (haven't we all??) so the falls were beautiful. The hike going to the falls was an adventure thanks to poor trails and a landslide last year. It tooks us several hours for a so-called 2.5 mile hike. Thankfully on the return we had an easier way finding the trail and made it back in less than an hour. We appreciate the kind soul who put pink ribbons on the trees! Dakota did amazing and didn't even fuss when it rained on us :). She's such a trooper!! Siler had an amazing time too and was such a good dog on the whole trip. Enjoy the pictures (in no particular order)! Next hiking adventure...SD/ND highpoints over July 15. Can't wait!

Dakota LOVES Siler!
Mommy and Dakota
Snackin' at the falls.

Twin Falls

"I don't think we are on the trail anymore."

Hiking can be tiring!

I love that little girl!

Kandi's Quilt of Many Colors

My friend Kandi asked me if I would make a t-shirt quilt for her out of her sorority shirts. I said, "sure, sounds fun." 3 years and lots of jokes later...Kandi has received her quilt on her 30th birthday...also the week of her first home purchase. So happy 30th birthday Kandi and congrats on the new home!! Sorry you had to wait 1/10th of your life to get it...I hope it keeps you warm this winter...er I mean summer!

Old Navy Coupon Fun

Click on the Old Navy Link here and play the coupon search. It's fun and you just might find a good coupon. They add new coupons daily but I can't seem to check at the right time to find the $60 off coupon. I'll keep trying. I did find the 25% off coupon last week and bought Dakota and myself a few items on Friday. Once you find one you can save it but you can only have one coupon emailed to you per week. So pick wisely before you hit "make coupon." I would tell you where the coupons are but that would ruin your fun...so you have to find them yourself :). They update with a new search weekly too. Happy Hunting. Let me know if any of you finds the $60 off coupon!

Date Night

Saturday night Jacob and I were able to go on a very nice date together. Thanks to S&N we got free tickets to see The Fiddler on the Roof with Topol (in their suite seats). Topol was the original actor in the movie and this is his farewell tour. He has performed in over 2500 shows so he is quite the veteran. I had never seen Fiddler on the Roof and didn't know much about it but the music was amazing and the storyline was good too. We had a great time. Prior to the theater we enjoyed a very nice dinner at Cafe 1912 which is a little French restaurant in Midtown. I had french onion soup, roasted lamb loin with spinach & pinenuts and some type of mac & cheese but I can't remember/pronounce the type of cheese. It was all delicious and it was a special night since Jacob and I haven't been out just the two of us in a while.

Growing up my dad used to take me to the plays at the Peace Center in Greenville. He has always gotten season tickets so I got to be his date. I have seen most of the great broadway plays and enjoy them all so much. I told Jacob that I would much rather spend $100 for a night at the theater then $20 for a night at the movies. In June, Jacob and I are going on a double date with an LRK friend to see Wicked...which is one of my favorites.

Anyway, we had such a nice weekend and I appreciated my date very much. Thank you Jacob :).

Birthday Blog

April 17 was my birthday. Happy 27 to me! Dad, Brad and Martha came out for their yearly birthday visit and we had a GREAT time. For my birthday dinner we went out for sushi because it is one of my favorite foods and one of my biggest pregnancy cravings...both this go around and with Dakota. I could seriously eat it everyday but I can't afford it :). Since I'm pregnant, I can only eat the cooked stuff so we let Dakota try it too. She ate like 4 or 5 pieces and LOVED it. I'm so proud of my multicultural eater. Anyway, enjoy the photos from my birthday weekend.

My 3rd annual Strossner's cake straight from Greenville. YUM!
Grammy & Dakota

Poppy and Dakota.

MMMM...LOVE some sushi. Look at my little sushi buddy! Now I'm hungry.

Chowing down...this was after she had already eaten some shrimp, broccoli and sweet potato tempura and some seaweed and cucumber salad and edamame.

My beautiful table that Clarence made for my birthday. I've been needing one for this awkward space in our guest bedroom for quite a while. Thankfully, my custom carpenter was able to fill the spot perfectly. And the cool camel came from Carie & Chris when they went to Kuwait a couple of years ago.

Yay for my WiiFit...even if it does tell me I'm overweight.

We don't want to leave Jacob out. He got a nice present too! 12 cases of his favorite beverage. Martha said she should make him sign a waiver that he won't sue if he gets diabetes from drinking all of this. I bet they got better gas mileage on the return drive since they weren't loaded down with Cheerwine!

Saturday was a fun day for the park.

Silly banana eating girl.