Weekend Getaway

A couple weekends ago, my family took a trip to Beaver Lake in Arkansas.  We've made this trip before and it is always a good time of relaxation with the family.  The boys "fish" all weekend and the girls relax with walks, crafting, and chick flicks.  I say "fish" loosely since they never seem to catch much, regardless of paying Big Bob, the fishing guide, to take them to the honey hole spots.  At least they have fun being out on the lake though?

We started the weekend off at AQ Chicken House in Springdale, Arkansas.  It was so good, and we were so hungry since it was nearly 3 pm before we ate lunch.

Brian and I wanted to stop by Pinnacle Hills Mall to look for boots and a really cute shirt that could only be found in Arkansas so we dropped our "kid" off with mom and dad and made our escape to the mall.  Brian found a fabulous deal on some outdoorsy boots that were $180, but on sale for $43.00!  Unfortunately, I had to order my shirt online because no stores in Arkansas had it.

Two of my favorite things- Arkansas and the Irish

We made it back to the house around 6 pm.  It was rainy the first evening, but we still enjoyed the view.  We made dinner and played games that evening before the boys had to go to bed for their early morning fishing trip.  

For the record, I am the purple piece and pretty much stayed there the entire game!
Dad whooped us in this game without even trying.  

The next day, the boys headed out in the cold to fish and the girls slept in.  We made breakfast, took a walk, and watched Anne of Green Gables while making bunny ear napkin ring holders.

It was pretty cold on our boat ride

These turned out soo cute!  I'm glad I did not pay $8 per napkin ring at Pier 1!

That night my dad grilled steaks and we enjoyed hanging out together.  The next morning the boys went "fishing" again.  More walks and Anne of Green Gables for the girls.  Brian left to go home on Sunday, but we spent one more relaxing evening there.

gorgeous views on a boat ride

Self timer shot by Grant

finally wearing makeup for a pic with my brother

We went in to Rogers to shop for a bit before heading home.  The boys spent the entire time at Cabela's, while my mom and I shopped all the stores in the Pinnacle Hills mall.  We had pizza in Springdale and finally made it home.  It was such a great weekend relaxing with my family :)