Our trip to Arkansas

We enjoyed our trip back to Arkansas. It has been about a year and a half since we have seen a lot of our family, so we thought this would be the perfect time.

This time, we decided to fly Space A which is a Air Force C17 cargo plane. Unfortunately I didn't get my big camera out to take any inside the plane, but we did have a great flight and would do it again. I loved having so much room! We took blankets and the kid's sleeping bags so we could spread out to sleep on the cold metal floor of the plane. It was the first time ever I slept on a plane!

During our trip, we saw a bunch of family and friends. I wasn't able to take pictures of everyone, but I did get a few. It was good seeing everyone! Miss you all!

Waiting for our plane

Helping Granddaddy with the Gumdrop tree. When my Dad was young, his grandmother had a gumdrop tree. He wanted to keep this tradition with his grandkids.

Mallory with cousin Presley

Brayden with his cousins Jimmy and Jay

Billy and his sister, Wendy

Mallory and Aunt Wendy

Mallory sitting on Grandma Edna's lap with cousin Finley too

Mallory and Grandma Edna

Aunt Kristen

Grandma Barbara

My side of the family out to lunch

Great Aunt Christine

She came over from Kansas City to see us. We really enjoyed her visit.

Aunt Kristen and Maggie

My high school friend, Karen. The kids and I met her for lunch one afternoon. It was wonderful to see her. I miss my friends alot!

I also got to see two sorority sisters, Cassie and Cindy, when we were in Fayetteville at my sister's. Then I also got to visit with my other high school friends, Jennifer and Tonya, and my old college roommate, Elisha. I really wish I lived closer to all these girls again. It was so nice to see them and catch up. Miss you all!

Brayden is prepping to work for his Granddaddy

My Mom, the kids and I got to visit Granddaddy at work one day. Mallory got to pick some cotton from one of the cotton bales. She thought that was so cool. We don't see cotton in Germany.

Billy's brother Wendell

Playing at the park with more cousins

I love this action shot!

We got to meet up with our niece, Deanna, and her two girls, Molly and Macie.

Edna and Molly

A group photo with Grandma Edna and PawPaw

Lets go swimming!

swinging in the backyard

Swinging with Uncle Christopher

Uncle Edward came home from KC to see us! It was great to see him and meet his girlfriend, Lauren.

More swimming! Both the kids are little fish!

Our last night we went to Billy's cousin, Linnie's house for some Fried Croppie and hushpuppies! Linnie's husband, Bobby, makes the best fish and hushpuppies! Thank you so much for a great meal.

Uncle Christopher

We Love and Miss All of You!!!!!