Getting Ready

Over the last few weeks, we have transformed Ashley's

room into the nursery. We got Ashley a new smaller bed

so that we would have room for Baby Blair's bed. Ashley

is going with a "Jungle" theme for little girls and we

are totally in love with it and all the pink. This

baby is going to be really spoiled !!

Buffett !!

The man himself.....Mr. Jimmy Buffett Love that color shirt !!

Michael Utley is the keyboard player for Jimmy

Buffett and has been forever. He was born and raised

in Jonesboro, Arkansas

DJ & I with Michael Utley's mom. She and

the rest of his family set on the row behind us.

Mr. Michael Utley

Mac McAnally -country star back in the 70's

and 80's. He's been best friends with Jimmy Buffett

for years and tours with him full time.

We were on the 4th Row Center....great seats !!

Fins to the left....fins to the right !!

We really had the best time. Hope my hubby

enjoyed his early Anniversary present !!

Mom's Semi-Retirement

Table of Friends & Family

Another table of friends & family Mom & one of her favorite co-workers Wayne "Bubba" Smith saying a few words about my mom and presenting her with a gift from all of them that had worked with her Cecil, Howard, Amanda, Wayne, Mrs. Bobbie, Mom, Geneva, & Mrs. Sandy - Three of her co-workers have worked with her for over 30 years. She retired from the Arsenal w/ 44 years ! She was awarded several medals & awards her last day from the Colonel and the Arsenal. CONGRATS Mom !! We all love you very much ! **By the way, she started a new job at the Sheridan School District yesterday.....she'll never retire !!

Cotton Bowl 2012

Katy, Mom & I @ the Arkansas Pep Rally outside

Cowboy Stadium Jeff Long - Athletic Director for Arkansas Introducing...

Stephen Jones (son of Jerry Jones) and......

Mr. Jerry Jones himself cheering on the Hogs

at the Pre-game Pep Rally

Arkansas Mascots

Felix Jones - Dallas Cowboy and former

Arkansas Razorback calling the Hogs !!

The Rangeretts waiting to take the field for

the pregame celebration

Marching Razorback Band

The Band Perry sang the National Anthem

Now that's an American Flag

Woooo Pig Soooie !!! Cotton Bowl Champs !

Beat Kansas State 29-16

What more can I say !!

The Cotton Bowl Trophy and Confetti

**My hubby sit this one out, so I was able to go

to Dallas with my mom, sister Katy, & her hubby

Wayne. We had a wonderful time cheering on

those Hogs to another Victory !! Looking forward

already to Football Season 2012 !!

Nashville

Gate @ Lorretta Lynn's Home Loretta Lynn's Home The Popular gates in front of the home. You can see Miranda Lambert standing here in the video of the newest release of the Coal Miner's Daughter tribute w/ Sheryl Crow & Loretta This is a creek running through the property that has this beautiful waterfall behind the store in front of Loretta's house.

"Tootsies" is a famous little bar in downtown

Nashville where newcombers go and play that

are trying to get there start. Every once in a while

someone that's already made it big, drops in and

plays a song or two.

"Fontanel" former home of Barbara Mandrell

is now owned by a couple of music producers and

you can tour the home when nothing is going on there.

The Front side of Fontanel w/ the Helicopter

Pad our front. All this glass in the front

is looking over the indoor pool area. At one time it was

the largest Log Home in the U.S.

Country Music Hall of Fame

"The Hermitage"

Home of Andrew Jackson

Another view of the home

This is the backside of the Hermitage

Doy and I escaped after Christmas and ended

up in Nashville for a few days sightseeing some

place different. As you can see from the pic's we

visited Lorretta Lynn's home in Hurricane Mills, TN

before making the trip into Nashville. It was late in the

day so we missed the tour of the home. Next day we went

to Fontanel to see this massive Log Home of Barbara Mandrell.

Did a little shopping downtown and eating at Margaritaville

at night. Before we left Nashville for the week, we went

to The Hermitage, which is the homeplace of Andrew Jackson.

Beautiful place and lots of history there. Part of the orginal

home burned in the 1800's but was quickly restored. Some

of the wallpaper on the walls today have been preservered

but they are the originals wall coverings. If you ever get to

take a little vacation....go to Nashville. Lots to do there, but

never enough time to do it all. I'm ready to go back soon !

Christmas 2011

Our Christmas Tree Our Mantle

Doy & Ashley ready to open Presents!

Cole was also waiting for his presents (pig's ear)

Pop & his Youngest Granddaughters !

Sydney Kate is starting to open......

Delaney opening her gifts w/ Cole watching closely

Ashley, Eric, Michael, & Justin waiting their turns

Doy and his new camo Arkansas Hat