Arkansas Awesomeness

I had a great time going to craft fairs last week but I have had my share of craft fairs, festivals, and extravaganzas to last me for a while. I found so many neat things, Christmas gifts, and great bargains that it is impossible for me to write or show them all in one post. The road trip with Bryan's mom, her friend, and her niece was great. We had tons of laughter and came home with inside jokes that no one will find funny but us!!

I love love love NW Arkansas.I think it has such pretty scenery. I stayed in Bella Vista and there are curvy, hilly roads with trees galore. Just a beautiful drive! The above picture was actually at the War Eagle Mill.

On Thursday morning we went to the Bella Vista Craft Festival and then went to another craft festival close by. I saw so much cute Razorback merchandise that I think I was nearly converted over; nearly but not quite yet!! But I will pull for you at times!!

I found some really neat Fall decor at Bella Vista. Here are just a few items.

I was so excited to meet with Kelly on Thursday evening at Abuelos.

Isn't she just beautiful! I truly think expectant mothers are some of the most beautiful women. Their faces are just glowing with excitement. I really appreciate Kelly taking time out of her week to see me. She had worked some very long days and I'm sure she was tired. Her visit was so refreshing for me. It was so fun to sit back and just talk. I think she is missing an ear because I'm sure I talked it off.

Kelly got me this wonderful Willow Tree figurine called Angel of Prayer and encouraging card. The front of the card reads "God can work things out"

It means so much to know people are really truly praying for Bryan and I and they are not just saying empty words. Kelly blessed our food at Abuelos and spoke the most eloquent beautiful words to God for Bryan and I. I am blessed she is my friend!!

On Friday morning we went to War Eagle. I got some Christmas presents there and I also came home with some groceries. I can't wait to eat all of this!!

On one of the days we went to an estate sale and I bought this old rocker!

Believe it or not, it fit in Donna's van. I bet we looked like the Beverly Hillbillies with all our purchases and a rocker to top it off.

On Friday night "the group" ate at the Fish City Grill. The food was delicious but I didn't take pictures. Some in "the group"

Left to Right: Cindy (Bryan's aunt), Karen (Bryan's cousin), Donna -- in the green shirt (Bryan's mom), and Gayla (Donna's best friend). I laughed so much with Donna and Gayla. It was a blast!

On our trip home Saturday we stopped at Oops!! I remembered Kelly mentioning it on her blog before and I called her on Friday to get the directions. It just so happened it was on the very road we would take to go home!! Yippee!!! I got so much stuff there but I saved boocoos of money!!! I got Christmas ornaments for $1.80!!!

Then in Siloam Springs, AR we stopped at the DaySpring Card outlet and I spent over 2 hours in that store. The money I saved there was unbelievable. I'm sure Donna and Gayla got tired of hearing about it. I got some notepads for the ladies in my Bible study group. They normally cost $7.99 but the outlet had them for $2.00. I bought 12. On this purchase alone, I saved $71.88!!!!! I also bought at least 4 Christmas gifts. I would drive back to Siloam Springs just to shop at this store. If you live in the area definitely visit this store!!

On this trip I bought a lot but a saved a ton!! I had more pleasure in knowing the dollars I saved than I think the actual item!! It is also a big relief to get some Christmas presents taken care of. Maybe I should relocate to NW Arkansas!!