First Time In The Mountains...The Ozarks

The beautiful view from our cabin.

If only our backyard looked like this.

I think Hays would move to the mountains if I would agree to it.

Our cozy homestead for the week.

Getting sugars from the two that love her most.
Olivia enjoying the sunset before bedtime.
I think she likes being outdoors. What you think??


Happy as a clam in her little pack. Love it.

Loving on her daddy. This makes my heart smile. :)

Hays and his mini-me.

Our first "family as three" trip to the mountains was a success! Hays and I take a trip annually, just the two of us and it has been to the mountains (near and far) ever since we got married. We LOVE to camp, hike and just be outdoors. So...our first family vacation was going to be the mountains, no doubt. We are in hope that Olivia will find a love for the outdoors just as her parents have.

So we rented a small cabin just outside of Jasper, AR in the Ozark mountain range (more like hills if you ask me). We didn't want to go anywhere too far because we knew we would be driving to our destination considering all the baby cargo we had to tow. It was a very quiet serene little cabin with a FANTASTIC view. We mostly relaxed, took naps, hiked to waterfalls (which your faucet drips more than those waterfalls were) and caves. We had a great time just being with our girl. I think she is going to really enjoy the beautiful outdoors and we look forward to many more trips to the mountains with her.

The Beginning of Our Trip- Pig Pickin'

The first two days of our vacation were spent in Cleveland, MS at our Alma mater. Our annual trip to go down memory lane is always the weekend of Pig Pickin'. It's a great weekend filled with BBQ, football, shopping and seeing great friends. This year was a tad different from years past due to the precious cargo we had in tow. It was Olivia's first trip of many to Cleveland and her first DSU football game. She had a blast and everyone enjoyed seeing her.

It is always bitter sweet to go back to Delta State where so many memories were made. I think college is one of the few periods in my life that I would for sure revisit. If we only knew then how good we had it. No bills and no work, just play! Then I remember life now and how much sweeter it has become since those early days!

Me, Olivia and the DSU Statesman

(I think he's needing a redo with the costume, looking kinda grundgy and scary)

*Next phase of our trip coming soon- the mountains...ahhhh. Wish I was still there!

Just A Sneak Peak....

We have decided that since Olivia roars or growls like a lion that this is the costume that suits her best this year. Is this not the cutest lion you have ever seen???

Afternoon Entertainment

While packing, doing laundry and getting prepared for our trip I had a very needy little girl on my hands. I HAD to find something to entertain her so I could be semi productive. The dryer was a big hit (at least for a few minutes which seemed like eternity to this mommy).

We are leaving tomorrow for our 9 day getaway so I will be sure and post all about our trip and her 8 month birthday upon our arrival home. :)

What A Cutie....

All Dressed Up With No Where To Go

Kudos to Aunt Leelee for the cute onesie. Every girl needs to have a little black dress. Right??

Football, Football And More Football

We ventured to the Ole Miss game Saturday, too bad our presence didn't help the team out. They are not doing so hot this year. We have hope they'll pull it together before the season is over (maybe). Olivia had a good time otherwise. It was her first football game and she rather enjoyed herself. She looked pretty cute in her little dress too.

Cousin Wil Franklin had a great time too. We tried to get a decent picture of the two cuties. This

was the best we could do. :)

Obviously, Miss Priss knew something good was on t.v. because she stayed up way past her bedtime to watch the Colts/Giants game Sunday night. She was pulling for the Giants with her daddy but the Colts beat them with an ugly stick. Poor Eli!

Getting some sugars during the game. Two little peas in a pod. :)

We're heading to our Alma mater this weekend for some more football. It's the annual Pig Pickin weekend. If your a fighting okra then you know what I'm talking about. I think Olivia is excited about wearing GREEN this weekend. Enough of that red and blue.

P.S. After a visit in Cleveland for the weekend, we are heading to Arkansas for our first family vacation as three. It's a long road trip with a baby so be praying for us. We are so excited and I am sure will have a fabulous time.