Pre Baby Shower Happies

My best friend, Amy, hosted a baby shower for me on Sunday. I have tons of pictures to share, which I will soon, but I first wanted to share these "pre baby shower happies" last week.

Russell and I went to Walmart and picked up these Cadbury mini eggs and....

FROZEN! Jackson is not even here yet, and we are already starting his Disney collection. Okay...I admit. I really wanted the movie myself...and so did Russell. As I have said before, we are both such kids at heart-for sure!

Our church hosted a women's lunch on Thursday. One of my very favorite people, Susan, was the speaker for the lunch and she taught us so much. She is such a wonderful example! Love her "five times" as she would say!

Friday night, my Mama, sister, and niece came and we were tickled to have them here for the weekend. Russell grilled burgers and they were delicious. We always just love being together and have such fun.

Saturday, we walked a little bit on the downtown square and enjoyed lunch at a great food truck.

Mama, Lauren, and Kelly waiting for lunch!

How can you go wrong with Mexican street tacos, chips and queso, and fruit punch? Thank you, Yeyo's grill! We will be back soon!

We love our town! :)

Russell's parents, Jackie and Ricky, came to NWA on Saturday. They brought these gorgeous daffodils to us from Ricky's uncle Randel and aunt Margaret. Thank you, Randel and Margaret for the flowers! They are beautiful! Oooh I just love them.

The shower was on Sunday (next post).

After the shower though, my mom helped go through VERY old toys of mine and also some of Kelly's. Don't adjust your computer screen. This is a real toy. HAHA!

We found this gem in the toy box! My Little Pony with an afro! Wow. I have no words, but I had to share it. I have had this toy chest in Jackson's room for a little while now, but this is the only chance Mama and I could go through it together. Glad we checked it off the list this weekend. :)

We are gearing up for sweet Jackson' arrival. Praying for a safe and good delivery for sure!

The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. John 1:9

Dancing Daffodils!

Finally! I am finally updating my blog!

Earlier this month, Russell and I traveled to Camden to see family and celebrate the annual daffodil festival. We stayed so busy but we loved it!

Friday, we went to Magnolia to see Russell's parents.

 Russell and Ricky in Ricky's shop

 

In February, our sweet friends from college, David and Mandy, had a baby boy! We are so happy for them and had a chance to stop by for a little while to meet Bryce and visit. It was so great to catch up with them. Special friends!

 David, Mandy and baby Bryce

 We love babies!!

 

I have to share this, even though it may sound strange to some. 

Russell and I went to college at SAU in South Arkansas. The SAU mascot is a mulerider. The latest mule has been at SAU since 1993 I think. Her name was "Molly B." She recently died.

 We actually drove around the SAU campus on Friday afternoon, so I took this pic.

 

Flashback time!

 I sent my sister this picture of us with Logan from 2000. They grow up so fast!

 

Friday night, Kelly, Eric, Logan and Lauren came and we were so excited to see them. Lauren and I have SO much in common. Every time we are together, I tell Kelly I see myself in the mirror from age 10! It's crazy!

Anyway, Lauren and I decided to make an impromptu run to Walmart. We needed yellow, green and orange nail polish!

 We painted our nails for the daffodil festival!

 Lauren and her pretty nails.

 You can't really tell in this picture, but here they are! We only did daffodils on each ring finger. I used an orange stick dipped in the polish, plus I miraculously had a steady hand that night. HA!

 Logan and Russell decided to participate in the Daffodil 5K on Saturday morning. I am so glad they decided to do it together. Here they are before the run.

 There goes Logan!!

 Go Russell!!

 The runners actually ran in the neighborhood I grew up in. We just walked from Mama's house and cheered everyone on. It was so fun!

 Finished! They did it!

 Logan is quite the athlete. He got 1st place in his division! YAY!!!

 My very favorite thing about the festival is definitely "dining in the daffodils."

We went to Grace Hill to have lunch amidst the flowers.

Mama, Kelly, and Logan

 Me and my honey at lunch.

 Soup and sandwich with chips and lemonade to drink. Yum!

 The bread pudding was very tasty too!

 Logan, Kelly, and Lauren at Grace Hill

 I need to put a brick on Logan's head. He's growing up way too fast. I tear up when I think about it!

 Lauren is so cute!

 God is awesome, and HE creates awesomeness!

 KK and Logan

 If I had to describe this picture in one word, it would be, "beauty."

Beauty in my mom, sister, and niece, beauty in the outdoors, and nature!

 I love him!

 Me and Kelly. We kind of felt like bridesmaids with our bouquets!

 

Saturday afternoon, we walked around downtown, but I didn't take any pictures. It's not my favorite part, but it's always busy downtown during the festival.

 Kelly decided to take part at the civil war encampment! It was loud to say the least. So funny!

 

Here we are again! Two peas in a pod!

I was so tickled to spend time with friends and family. It was so good to see them, along with the beautiful dancing daffodils.

 

The grass withers and the flowers fall, because the breath of the Lord blows on them. Surely the people are grass. Isaiah 40:7