Dara is moving in!!!!!!!!

Our niece Dara is finally going to start staying with us.  I am so excited! I've been out numbered by boys for the last 20 years.  That is all fine and good but, it sure is going to be great to be able to watch a chick flick with someone who gets it.

Dara, Justin, Colby (May of 2008)

Dara is my sisters middle child.  Justin is the oldest and Colby is the baby of the family.  Dara is also the only girl in our family. She is my little princess.  Heck, she is all of our little princess. Well, her brothers and other boy cousins probably don't think that.

Her Jr. year I went do and took pictures of her.  From the nail salon to her driving off to prom with her friends.

Look at theses nails before they were cut down.  It was crazy! We had so much fun giggling.

This is Dara and my Aunt Debby before she started on Dara's hair.

 Pop had to get a picture taken with his little angel. For sure she is his princess!

 

Aunt Debby so proud of the outcome.  It was beautiful!

 

 The girls showing off their hair with a little flair before they head out for the evening.

Just before they left it started sprinkling so be bagged their hair

in hopes it would last until they got to their prom.

Here is Dara and I on her graduation day.

Here is Brody and Dara at one of our cousin's baby shower. 

Brody had just turned 1 on Sept. 4th.  Look how little he is. Aww

I'm not sure how long Dara will be living with us.  But as far and we are concerned she can stay for as long as she would like. I'm ready to do a happy dance thinking about having another girl in the house.

Shannon, Dara and Jackie

Dara will be staying in Blake's room when he is at school.  Blake has cable TV in his room so at least it will not go to waste when she is staying there.  When Blake comes in this weekend she will sleep in the office.  It has Blake's old day bed and trundle.  It will be nice for them to get to hang out.  They don't normally get to do that much with us so far away from everyone.

I know I've said it quite a bit but, I have a wonderful husband.  You know it's true when we have two of my extended family members living with us and he doesn't mind. I'm truly blessed beyond measure and I know it.  Thank you honey. I love you!!

I hope you have a wonderful Thursday!

Jackie

Poteau Here We Come

We get to go visit Blake this weekend.  I'm so excited. Michael really wanted to go last weekend for his birthday but, my sister wasn't able to come up here and stay with my dad.  The only thing I need to do now is try and decide I what I want to put in a care package for Blake. I thought it would be a nice surprise for him. The only problem is what to put in it.  I don't have much time to get it together since we leave on Friday evening right after work.

What I'm even more excited about is there will be no baseball this weekend.  We will actually get to see him and visit with him.  Michael is wanting to go on a trail we were told about a few weeks ago.  I bet it will be beautiful with the leaves changing colors.  I'm really looking forward to taking some pictures.  If I get some good shots I will share them with you.

I'm sure we will end up doing Blakes laundry at some point.  It seems we always do when we come for a visit.  I need to remember to bring some cards or a game of some kind to help pass the time while we are doing that fun task.

In the mean time, I need to get my house ready for my niece to move in.  I need to make sure my dad has all he needs before my sister comes up. If I forget anything she will go get it for him.  I just like everythng in order for him so he doesn't stress. I also need to make sure to change the sheets in Blake's room.  I think Dara will be staying in there until Blake comes home for the holidays.  I will be busy for the next couple of nights.  Which is probably good because it will make the time go by faster.

What are you looking forward to this weekend?  Do you have big plans?  Does anyone have any suggestion for something to do in Poteau, OK or the surrounding area?  It's about 20 miles from Arkansas.

Have a wonderful Friday and an increadable weekend!

Jackie