A Special Friend

Here are a few pictures of a very special friend that was in town for a couple of days.

We love her!!

Lights Over the Lake

We were able to go out to Lake Beaverfork and hear the Conway Symphony and watch the 4th of July fireworks.

The Conway Symphony - I used to play with them years ago. It was really nice to be "home" and hear patriotic music and be able to celebrate our country's birthday!

Took this picture of a precious little girl who was sitting down from us waving her flag.

Sam, Carly & Mom

Cousin Time!!

We were so blessed the end of June because Wade's sister, Janna, and her kids were able to come from Colorado to Arkansas for a few days. So Carly, Caleb and I headed up to Springdale and enjoyed some very special days with family! The kids were sooooo excited to have time with their cousins again.

We took all the kids to Chuck E. Cheese one day for pizza and fun!!

Josh and Caleb playing "Deal or No Deal"

Carly and Rachel riding a motion simulator game

After Chuck E. Cheese, we went to Build a Bear with Mamaw!

And then we wrapped up the day with a trip to Krispy Kreme. Does it get better than this in one day??!!

One night, the kids wanted to camp out. So Papaw set up the tent and they had a blast!

Caleb and Josh spent lots of time on the Wii

When we were at Build a Bear, Caleb bought a taekwodo outfit for his monkey to match his - same color belt and all!

Rachel and Carly

One last pic before the Burns head back to Colorado. Thank you, Lord, for a few special days together!!

Happy Father's Day

This was a very special Father's Day for me because I actually got to be WITH my father this year! After church, we took him to Marketplace, one of his favorite restaurants!

Caleb and Carly enjoying a Chocolate Mess!!

Happy Father's Day, Dad!!

I love you!!

GMA Camp - Part Two

Carly poses with the new National Jr. Miss GMA. Way to go Courtney!! We're so proud of you.

(Not sure what this expression of Carly's is though. Apparently Courtney thought it was pretty funny too!!)

Carly with the new National Miss GMA. We love you Molly!!

Two very special girls!

The 3 stooges??

Devotional time with Sarah...

...and Savannah

Prank night!!! I love the fact that some traditions never change!!

Poor Savannah! She was completely wrapped in there!!

The hardest part of the week....saying goodbye to Savannah.

Almost time to go home. (Carrigan is still hiding from my camera.)

One last prayer before we leave

Carly with her new friends

The fruit bar the last morning was awesome!!

A Wendy's frosty on the way home

BTW - that girl with Carly is the best bunk buddy ever!!!

And I FINALLY got a picture of Carrigan!! Yeah!!

GMA Camp - Part One

I was excited to take Carly to GMA camp for the first time ever. As a girl her age, I went to GMA camp every year and it was such a special treat to introduce my daughter to life in Gary, Texas!!

Thanks, Antioch girls and ladies, for letting us tag along! We had a blast!

Ready to load the bus....if only the bus was here??

The bus finally arrived and we circled up for prayer before the long trip to Gary.

Crazy times on the bus!

My friend, Shariden. I love her!!

Girl talk in the dorm

Pool time!

Carly paints Courtney's nails

Worship time

Addie getting ready for the queens' coronation

Devotional time with Savannah

Ever wonder how loud a bunch of girls can scream - ahem, I mean "sing"?

Is this what God means by "a joyful NOISE"??