Gentry Safari

Recently I had the opportunity to take a day off work and join my youngest on a field trip to the Gentry Safari. He was excited that I got to come along.

First we did a drive through of the Safari. Caden rode the bus through, and I rode with my sister and her hubby.

After the drive through the students ate their lunch and walked around to see the caged animals up close like the pigs, snake, monkeys, turtles, kangaroos, zebra, and more.

Last, but not least...the petting zoo...

He has always enjoyed the goats.

He took over my camera for most of the day and my sun glasses!

One of his shots of the pigs....so cute!

My favorite is always the monkeys and chimps. This one was the show off!

The highlight of the day...

Mr. Show Off was making 'rasberry' sounds and had us clap for him. So funny!

Happy Halloween

The boys finally took their "perfect" pumpkins they found at the pumpkin patch and decided to draw a face and carve away. First, you have to make the ewwwww face while taking out the insides. Caden did not care for that part at all. He moved to a spoon pretty quick.

Ummm, Cameron eventually moved to the spoon too.





I cannot wait to try a new recipe for pumpkin seeds I found. Isn't that the cutest little pumpkin stem?

After carving pumpkins, we headed out to a Trunk or Treat at my sister's church.

The surgeon is enjoying his rare treat after a big day.

Who can resist this fireman all suited up?

Well I sure got a TREAT myself...

I was surprised and excited to run into two bloggin' buddies tonight. Pam at Cocomama and her sister Tammy at
The Williams Clan.

Loved running into you sweet girls!

I hope everyone has a safe &
Happy Halloween!

Bloggin' Buddies Meet

I love blogging! I know I haven't been the best blogger lately, but I will hit my groove again. Blogging is my way of relaxing. It is also my scrapbook and journal for my family. The cool part of blogging that I did not expect, when I first started, is all the awesome blogs out there. However, It's not just the awesome blogs, but the inspiring people behind those blogs. I have some fantastic blog friends, and I had the chance recently to meet one in real life!


I was so excited to meet up with Kenlie from All the Weigh recently. She is so sweet, and I had a blast hanging out with her. Kenlie is from New York and has lost over 120 pounds. She is one dedicated and determined chick...I admire that in her. It was just like meeting a friend to catch up. It was so fun to actually get to meet one of my buddies!

After shopping at Pier 1 and Hobby Lobby we headed to Logan's for dinner. That was the best salmon I've had in a while...yummy!

After dinner, I had to teach Kenlie how to call the Hogs before we departed, and she got it! If you don't know what I'm talking about your missing out...right Kenz?

I loved meeting Kenz, and hopefully will be making and decorating some cookies together for the holidays! I'm off to watch the Razorbacks!

Wooooooooooooooo....Pig.....Sooooooooooooooie....

Razorbacks!

Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze

This past weekend we headed out to Ozark Corn Maze. This is the first time my boys have been to a pumpkin patch/corn maze. Why have I waited so long? I know the plans always seemed to slip away in the past. I'm so glad we finally went. The boys had a blast!

What's going to a pumpkin patch without finding the perfect pumpkin? Caden thought the small pumpkins were so cute, but decided they would not be good for carving and got a bigger one.

Cameron's perfect pumpkin.

Trying to hit the target with corn! Fun!

The cow train...a bumpy ride.

Inside the corn maze...Cameron's favorite part. After about 45 minutes we made it out. Whew!

There was also a small petting zoo...

...and a bouncy house.

It was great seeing my cousin Brenda and her hubby there! We had a great time as a family and will look forward to going again next year!