Friends, Friends, Friends, and Goodbye Carthage

The past few weeks have been spent seeing friends, packing up, attending birthdays, a wedding, and spending time with my parents. I spent a week with them after Labor Day and had a great time keeping them in line. I met Daniel in Springdale for a dog show on Saturday..however due to the weather it was canceled and Daniel was a sad boy. We ended up having a good weekend hanging out with friends in the area. Sat was Kerryanne's birthday and her friends from work thew her a party. We stopped by and she has the best work friends! It was great to see you Kerryanne and meet all of the people I hear so much about. On Sunday my parents came up to get my dads truck and have lunch with Daniel and I and Cassie and Adam. We met at MiMi's (super yummy) and walked around the Promenade to look at the art that was set up for a festival. Cass - It was so good to see you and Adam! I hope your grandmother Stephens is doing better.

The next week I finished packing things up and we had dinner with our neighbors in the park several times. We met some nice people who are traveling with their job just as we are. Below are several pictures to wrap up Carthage. When we found out the Hog and Horns game had been postponed I was super excited to give those HOGS a few more weeks to practice..Oh and smack talking continues!! I left on Thursday after lunch with Daniel and his coworkers to head to Arkansas for Kylie's rehearsal and wedding. It was very nice to meet and see both their families. Friday was spent getting ready and relaxing with Kylie. They got married at a cute little restaurant the Spavinaw Supper Club in Gravett,AR. Kylie and Brett got married outside on the creek and finished the night with dancing under the lanterns on the patio. Their wedding was very nice and I don't think they could be happier! I am so honored to have been a part of their special day! Have a great honeymoon guys!

Saturday Daniel and I had lunch with Kylie, Brett, and Andrea before we began the process of moving the 5th wheel. We were a little nervous with the weather and rain since we had not moved it a distance before. After a day of pulling it from one place to another Daniel and I made it to Fayetteville in time for Shannon's birthday get together. We meet Shannon and Jason along with Cassie and Adam and a few more at Theos on Dickson. It was great to be able to spend time with them before we left town! These ladies were a big part of my college years! Happy Birthday Shannon I know you had a great day on Sunday!

Sunday Daniel and I went to White Rock Mountain a place everyone should visit. It is beautiful, so relaxing, and not far from anywhere. We took the puppies with us and had a great time hiking. Daniel wants to go back and stay in the cabins in the winter. He has heard many stories about his place as my dad grew up going there, and I did as well. Its so rustic with beautiful views..its right up our alley! We took lots of of pictures so you can see below!

Monday was Daniels birthday and we were able to spend the entire day together! Daniel had to take a Nebraska law test in Fort Smith and after that we spent time hanging out until my parents came up to have dinner. He had a great birthday and got lots of nice presents to represent his Horns in Cornhusker Land!!!

We are anxiously awaiting what Omaha holds and can not wait to begin another journey. We are going to miss being so close to my parents as well as new friends we have made and the old ones we have reconnected with! I know we will see you all again soon..so get ready for us to come visit! Thank you mama and daddy for all you have done for us (watching our puppies, letting us come in and spread out for the weekend, grocery shop in your cabinets ;), and just having fun with us while we have been so close!
Keep us in your thoughts for easy and safe travels the next few days!