Twins tour Northwest Arkansas

Ben and Myka had done some advance planning this past summer to arrange work schedules, etc. in order to take Charlie and Tucker to Ft. Smith and Siloam Springs to visit their great-grandpas and other family members. I think everyone had a great time being together and being entertained by the little fellas. The boys had a special treat as they got to meet and play with their cousin Beckett - thanks to Sarah and Jordan for making the trip from Oklahoma City. Thank you Ben and Myka for your hard work involved in making this effort - it was very much appreciated and I know it was extra special for Papaw Tabor and Grandpa Charley - they're still recounting the visit! I didn't get enough pics and as others are sent to me, I will do another post.

 Papaw Tabor prepping for pizza

 Great uncle Ron getting a little scrutiny from the boys

 Papaw's pizza is yummy!

 Grandpa Charley entertaining the boys with a backscratcher

They don't need no stinkin' toys to make noise



Latest project

We decided to put a skirt around our screened porch. We like the result of placing horizontal 1"x4" stained cedar. Aesthetically pleasing and varmint deterring.

Sunset at Rim Shoals

 

Sunset at Rim Shoals access of White River

Third annual Pheasant Hunt

Was fortunate to go on my third pheasant hunting trip to Highmore, SD, this year with a swell group of guys. Had a successful hunt, and an all-around great time. In spite of walking miles per day in sometimes challenging terrain, I still gained 5 pounds this week. Next year, we're going to have to walk more, and/or eat less to maintain our fighting weight - NAH, forget that! Charlcie enjoyed being away from me for a week and had a great week with her sister Tami, visiting spots around Mountain Home and Branson.

 Getting loaded

 Looking fairly competent - deceiving

 Greg on-target

Back row: Greg, Al, Steve

Middle Row:  Me, Jess, Vic, John

Front row:  Dinner-to-be



Crazy sunrise

Charlcie noticed a nice hue in the morning light and we stepped out the front door to see this incredible sunrise. We quickly grabbed the camera and were able to get a couple of very interesting shots.

Idaho visitors

Charlcie's cousin and her husband from Caldwell, Idaho, were in northwest Arkansas for a brief visit and we were able to meet with them for a couple of hours at the Springdale Cracker Barrel. Charlcie's Dad was able to go with us and a couple of Charlcie's other cousins, Sue and Donna, joined us. We really enjoyed the visit but wish we could have spent more time. Gives us an excuse to hurry back out to Idaho.

Karyn and Jim

 

Charlcie and Charlie