No, we didn't go camping! We did meet some very special friends at an amazing campsite a quick drive from our house to cookout and have church! It was a gorgeous day and I am really making more effort to spend time outdoors with my children! I am not an outdoorsy girl....I actually would choose to be in! I don't like smelling like outdoors. It was worth every stinky minute!
My kids LOVED it!
Elly is Georgia Kelley's friend and Elly has the best personality! I love watching her...although she does not love me...yet!
Georgia Kelley is my little biker! She LOVES bicycles! We caught her with the Faubus's bikes! So funny! Their family of seven spend the rest of the day mountain biking! Super cool family!
Her dream with Mr. Chad! Mandy and Chad are our friends and it is easy to get us confused...same names! Mandy is my artist friend...no pics!
Elly and her Daddy...Chad's brother, Todd! My Chad and Todd are so good for each other! I am hoping Todd will get my Chad biking...I have a dream of being a little biking family! With a house by the square and we ride our bikes to the farmer's market! Maybe one day....not looking hopeful!
Grayer is the youngest Faubus in the Chad branch...age two and rides a bike without training wheels...and does amazing tricks! Like ramps and wheelies!
My two little kids who are growing so fast!
A very natural picture!
The caves were cool! I love Elly watching the big kids!
Precious Layla sharing her oreos with the beggars!
These are Elly's feet..so so cute!
It was a great Sunday! We went home at one, napped, then took a two mile walk at the BV park and then played! That night my neighbor Melissa, showed me how to walk hills...three miles of fast pace walking! I spent Monday walking with Mandy and Erin through hills too! I had shin splints for two days! All better now! REady for my Rainbow Camp tonight with Harry and some special little friends!
This was a weekend of a huge milestone for the Warehouse. Friday night Chad, Harry, and I went to Grandbo's and Bella's (my parent's house) where Harry was going to be spending the next day and night while Chad and I went out for a day of relaxation with some of our good friends. Bella pulled out all the stops for Harry! Their house was an indoor playground. As you can tell from the pictures the zebra was a hit! Chad and I can't get over how much he laughs at her, I think with her high energy, magnetic love for him and resemblance to me, he can't help but get tickled. They were so excited about having Harry and that made us feel much easier about leaving him on Saturday morning. Mimi and Papa will be getting their turn next time!
Chad and I went with Brian and Katie for a quick camping trip. We spent the entire Saturday relaxing while floating the Buffalo River. We had fun with puns...Chad Paddled Amanda; Rolling on the River! I am amazed at how beautiful The Natural State really is, if you just stop to look! I absolutely LOVED floating the river, hanging out and grilling out and spending time with friends. That leads me to trying to sleep in a tent part. Let's just say, I think I would label myself a Day Camper. Although if I were going camping and enjoying the good ole' outdoors with anyone it would be Brian! He is knowledgeable and equipped EVERYTHING to truly make the campers happy. Thanks Brian and Katie for sharing all of your stuff and hanging out with us on such a great weekend. Katie snapped lots more photos than I did so check her blog on Monday I 'cause I know you want to see more of us in the woods!
We quickly snapped some sweet shots of Harry with his cousins, Olivia and Caroline! The love each other. Harry and Caroline really like checking each other out. I think they will really close when they are older. Oh! And congrats to Uncle Paul on his new coaching job!
The entire Dean Team together and still for a shot! Hey, thanks to Shutterbug Jordan(Emily's BFF) who organized the photo shoot. :() 
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