Branson

We recently got back from our summer vacation. We went to Branson this year. I absolutely loved it! It is gorgeous...huge trees and mountains and there is so much to do. We were trying to squeeze in a good little trip before Princess Parker arrives in October. While we were there we talked about coming back in the spring or summer...it's a wonderful place for families! The only bad thing about it just being the two of us is that there are no pictures of just us...we tried the whole holding the camera out and trying to squeeze ourselves into a picture but it just doesn't work and I am too embarrassed to bug people to take our picture. So all I really got was the scenery, which is so pretty...but a little boring! We went to Dolly Parton's restaurant, Dixie Stampede. It was my favorite thing we did! You go in and they seat you based on whether you are a rebel or a yankee and they have a huge Rebels vs. Yankees competition in the arena with trick riding, stage coach races, etc. The food is served one course at a time and you get to eat and watch the show. Sooo fun! We played some mini golf, went on the Ride the Ducks tour of Branson and Lake Table Rock, did some shopping at their awesome outlet mall and ate some delicious food!  Next time we visit I will not be pregnant and I fully intend on touring a winery or two and going ziplining!!

Dixie Stampede

Lake Table Rock

A view of the marina

Bass Pro Shop's restaurant the Fish House

She's 50 and Fabulous!

Saturday night we celebrated my mom's 50th birthday. My brother and his sweet girlfriend came up from Houston and we all surprised her for dinner in Arlington at The Keg. Cody and I had never been there before, but some of our closest friends love it. It definitely did not disappoint. I nearly took a picture of my meal...but I figured my family might think  I was a little strange. I was at a loss on what to get my mom for her birthday. I usually go the whole gift card route, but just didn't feel like it this time.


So...she has been going to the track every morning and she has been complaining about not having a good pair of tennis shoes. So, I got her a new cute pair of reeboks and some cute work out gear and then some bath and body stuff and cute tops she could wear on the weekends or to teach in. My brother got her a super nice watch from Macy's, and his girlfriend got her some cute jewelry. I think her birthday was a success. It wasn't big or extravagent, but just perfect. Here are some pics!

My sweet Mama and Me

My mama and hopefully one day sister in law!

The extravagent cake I had made! Ha!

And her sweet new kicks! : )

Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice

Cody spent hours the other night putting Parker's furniture together. I thought maybe I should have started a swear jar before he started but he didn't throw a fit at all!! Anything for his little girl! We have been trying to get the nursery together. It's coming together slowly but surely. My best friend is working on the back and side bumpers and I still need some wall art. Here are some pictures. It is really hard to get good pictures in her room because there is a window above the crib and one on the side wall so all the sun shines in!

On another baby related topic...I went to Children's Place at the outlet mall yesterday and got Parker 6 pairs of pants, 1 skirt and 6 shirts for $24!!  It doesn't look like much in the picture because I have the pants doubled up...I bought two sizes in each pair. Can't beat that!!

And then my sweet, wonderful friend Amanda has been working so hard on my baby shower and I just got the invitation in the mail. They are too cute. More than I could have ever asked for!!

That's all for now! Have a great Monday!