Missouri Visit

We finally took some time out last week to visit our families in Missouri. We were with my mom & dad for the first part of the week. We all took Saigel to the Zoo one day. She didn't seem very impressed with many of the animals. I think she had just as good of a time at the park in DeSoto the day before; but you know us, we like to make things harder than they need to be! We did get a few pictures of her actually smiling, so I guess she must have liked some parts of the day, and I know she enjoyed spending time with her MeMaw & PawPe.

We ended the week at Montauk State Park with Doug's mom & dad, where we did some trout fishing and camping. The fishing could have been better, but we enjoyed our time and Saigel had a great time feeding the fish and playing in the sand (that her PawPaw brought up by the bucket full from the river, so she could have some to play with at the campsite).

All in all, we had a great time, and Saigel came back even more spoiled than ever!! We love our times in Missouri. I especially love seeing Saigel get to spend time with both sets of grandparents that love her so much!!

~Cindy

Our day at the zoo (MeMaw was behind the camera)

Look who's a river otter!

"MeMaw & PawPe insisted I get to ride the carousel!"

"I love camping!"

"Daddy loves to play in the sand as much as I do"

Walking at the fish hatchery with MiMi & PawPaw

Fun Days

We went to P.J. (Oasis Student Pastor) & Lauren's wedding last night. It was a great ceremony & Lauren was beautiful. Saigel was very good during the ceremony (mostly because of the sucker I gave her as soon as it started). I know our friend Christina took some pictures of Lauren holding Saigel and taking a lick of her sucker. I can't wait to see them!

Saigel got a new bath toy today, so I had to get her picture tonight while she was playing with it. Those of you who know Doug, know he is adamantly opposed to such pictures-- but it was close enough to Mother's Day, that he didn't fuss at me too much!!

We are leaving tomorrow to go to Missouri. We'll stay a few days at my parent's house, then we're meeting Doug's parents at our favorite trout fishing park to camp the rest of the week. Hopefully, there will be a few pictures of our trip posted in about a week. Check back & thanks for reading.

~Cindy

Showing off the sucker she got during the wedding.

Bath time with her new tub toy.

Angie & Erich Visit

My sister, Angie, and her son, Erich, came down to visit over the weekend. They got here Thursday evening and left Saturday afternoon. Friday, we went to Toad Suck Daze (a festival of sorts in Conway). They got to see the Toad races and sing the "Toady Woady"- a generic version of the "Hokey Pokey". Needless to say, my nephew, Erich, should have plenty of stories to tell his friends about his visit!! Saigel fell in love with her cousin sometime during their visit, and would hardly let anyone else hold her. Angie spoiled her rotten over the weekend, by buying her something in EVERY store we went in. I'm not exaggerating here people, she got: a bracelet, a necklace, a complete fourth of July outfit, a Nemo ball, a hat, a huge bubble wand, probably more; but that is all I can remember right now!! No wonder every time we see someone from Missouri, Saigel starts asking for her "birthday presents"!

Angie, Saigel, & Erich

Saigel playing with her new bubble wand

Saigel playing in the sand at "Toad Suck"

Saigel riding the pony at "Toad Suck"

Notice she was on the biggest pony!