Winter Barns in NW Arkansas

2009 White Christmas in Arkansas

On Christmas Eve we set out on what turned into an icy, slippery, tense drive through Texas, Oklahoma, into NW Arkansas to be with my parents, brother, and his family. Thanks to Isaac's spectacular driving skills on ice, we made it safe and sound! On Christmas morning we woke to a winter wonderland! Enjoy!

It's the most wonderful time of the year!

We are loving this time of the year as a family. Hope you and your family have a very blessed Christmas Season!




Visiting the Neiman Marcus Interactive Christmas Window Display!

Bubba and Sister

Thanksgiving

Isaac and I both feel so grateful this year. Our children are growing and maturing, Isaac's pressing through his classes, and we understand how blessed we are to have a happy and healthy family. In a world that sometimes feels uncertain, it feels so good to know that we have each other. It's a simple statement, but very true.

On Thanksgiving, Isaac and Julian were fortunate enough to see their favorite team, the Raiders, against the Cowboys in the new Cowboys Stadium. It was an experience neither will soon forget. Elia and I went to my parents for lunch and then relaxed with them, our bellies full, until we went home and slept for three hours!

We are so thankful for our family and friends. Happy Thanksgiving!

Elia with her friends at the Gaylord

The Cutest Snow White in the World!

Of course she wanted to be Snow White! It's the perfect costume for our curly black haired little princess. Elia had so much fun on Halloween, but preferred to pass out candy, rather than go trick or treating herself. She greeted each child with a "Happy Halloween"! We later had our neighbors and other friends over for a costume party. Elia preferred her PJ's by this point, but remained in hight gear! Her favorite candy for the evening? "Mosqitoes" AKA Skittles!!!