Another big day with the twin Tabors

Another lively day with Tucker and Charlie. Started with a trip to Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Strolled to the pond, viewed all the exhibits at the Visitor Center, and then went to the Arboretum trail for a quarter-mile jaunt through the woods. And then the boys insisted on going to a Library, so we made a first-time visit to the Maumelle Library. We enjoy our time with them so much - they are so inquisitive and entertaining. And they are usually so happy and sometimes - so much fun!

 Early Valentine treats

 Naturalist pointing the way

 Crank that "thang" and it will talk to you

 Another naturalist giving a lesson

 Giddyup!

 At the Visitor Center: Pinnacle Mountain State Park

 That's a pretty large tree!

 Usually always include a trip to a Library

Shrek makes a nice reading nook



January pics from White River Valley

Weather for January continued to be tolerable. Started off the year with a brunch at the Hnedak's in their fantastic home. And then we enjoyed a visit from Tami and Kevin and we were able to take another nice hike to the waterfall at the back line of our property. From time to time, we drive to the upper boundary of our neighborhood, up to the cul-de-sac at the top of Fletcher Mountain to view a large expanse of the White River that is highlighted by impressive sunsets. We are where we need to be!

 New Years Day Brunch at the Hnedak's: Friends and Neighbors

 Hike to the waterfall: Charlcie and Tami

 Larry, Charlcie, Kevin, and Tami on the hike

 View of the White River from Fletcher Mountain in our neighborhood

Fabulous sunset views over the river from Fletcher Mountain

Hike at Twin Rivers Park

What to do on a nice sunny day in January? Well, Tucker and Charlie love to explore outdoors, so we went for a walk across the pedestrian/bicycle bridge over the river at Two Rivers Park. Little Rock has a very nice system of trails that we are able to enjoy while down there. We thought a nice long hike would prep them for an afternoon nap - nah!

 Folks gotta take a rest after walking all the way across the bridge

 Love this spot and this shot

 Always treasures to be found - tree bark and pine cones included

Theoretically, they're not supposed to be able to get thru the rails - I'm not so sure! 

Post-hike rest

Winter hike on our property

One of the features of our little 15 acres is a nice terrain for some hikes through the woods and along small creeks. After the unusual rains in January, we got to enjoy a lot of small waterfalls and one fairly large one at the back of our property. The weather was accommodating enough for a perfect hike down to the bottom of the small canyon and then back along the stream to reach the larger waterfall. Had a lot of fun enjoying the outdoors with our friends and neighbors, the Abbes and the Ives. We are really blessed with some very fine neighbors that are always up for fun activities.!

 Devin, Michelle, Charlcie, Larry

 Michelle, Charlcie, Larry, Bitsy, Devin seeing their reflections in the water for the first time!

 Charlcie resting and taking it all in

 January sun following cold night produces some interesting images

 Larry and Michelle Ives, Charlcie and Larry, Bitsy and Devin Abbe

Charlcie, Bitsy, and Michelle

Museum of Discovery and Hillary Clinton Library

Whenever we are in Little Rock tending to the boys on Saturday, we always look forward to adventures with Charlie and Tucker. They love the library, so that's usually on the agenda. Given the weather in December, we also visited the Museum of Discovery. The boys are just so smart and cultured - and did I say handsome!?

 Museum of Discovery: Dog house construction

 They love the library, although it's difficult to stay still forever

 Crawling through the pipeline at the museum

 Painting the walls with brush and roller

They can reach the top!