Busy, Busy

Wow! What a busy week. It's going to be a quick blog with some updates because I'm an old lady and it's almost my bed time = )

Ukraine trip is coming up!!! We spent last Tues/Thurs evening to get everything packed up for the girls that left a week early and for the rest of us leaving THIS SATURDAY! You can see all the wonderful work the ladies are doing this week here- TEAMworks Blog! (http://www.teamworksukraine.com/?cat=4) I'm not really nervous anymore just very excited and can't wait to be there.

I took my dad to try out Tusk & Trotter last week. Of course yes, I've been there but knew he would like it. He got a yummy burger and I got a pork chop with delicious mashed potatoes.

Friday, I went to CrossfitNWA and got a brutal workout in.

Told you it was brutal = ) BUT, I can do pull-ups without a band now- WOO HOO!! Saturday they were still pretty sore, and I had to wrap my hands that day while tailgating because I didn't want stuff to get all in the blisters. So, I looked like a boxer, ok maybe just a weirdo. Now I'm just trying to get these hands healed before Ukraine. And yes, I was wearing my hand guards during the workout, but they were making me slip off the bar so I took them off. Probably the last time I do that!!!

Friday night I had some of my BFF's over for some dinner. I cooked chicken enchiladas and we had some cheese dip/salsa. April brought some cinnamon rolls from Briar Rose in Farmington. OMG, pop them in the microwave and they were to die for. As Andrew said, just looking at them made you think 700 calories (but there were probably more, ha)

On Saturday, Andrew and I went to Fayetteville to cheer on our Hogs. We started with some tailgating with great friends. Best of all, we beat Auburn!!

Oh look at this little cutie during tailgating!

Now I'm off to do reports, Russian lesson, and lay stuff out for packing. OH WAIT! Who's been watching Kardashian Wedding special- love it!!!

Please keep our group in your thoughts/prayers for safe travels and to reach out to everyone to show how kids with disabilities can do anything any other child can do. Let them understand the importance of therapy and how He has plans for these precious kids = )

Have a great week
~Kara~

Wonderful weekend

Woo Hoo what a great win for our HOGS!! What a great weekend! My mom came into town this weekend to visit and for some BBBBQ. She got here pretty early Friday, and of course we went and ate lunch first = ) We went to the Green Bean in Rogers (at Village on the Creeks). This place is amazing! Bad thing is, they're only open M-F for lunch. I know sad day- I really wish they were at least open on Saturdays. This place has soups, salads, sandwiches and will sometimes have some sort of cookie bar for dessert and muffins. Everything is made with fresh ingredients- hence why it's so GOOD! I got a ham sandwich w/provolone cheese, and my mom got a turkey/fruit salad.

               The picture doesn't do it justice- I wish my sandwiches looked this pretty!

      

After lunch, we went and picked up my grandma and headed to Daisies & Olives. Daises & Olives is a flea market in downtown Prairie Grove. They have some really cute stuff. Mom and I found a couple of things that we loved = )

                 I found this great wood piece for $15! Yeah some of you crafty people are probably thinking I could do that for cheaper- but I'm not crafty and thought it was a great deal = ) We haven't decided if we're going to hang it or make a table out of it.

They had tons of the cute hogs with wings but then they also had these little hogs- they're different and mom and I had never seen them. So she got me one for my birthday and of course had to buy herself one

After doing some shopping and fighting the traffic, we decided to brave more traffic and hit up BBBBQ. I must admit I love going. Now as for the traffic- not so much! I have horrible road rage (hey, at least I admit it), and all this traffic was awful. It wasn't so bad in Rogers except for when you got on the interstate- AWFUL!! My mom, Sarah P., and Whit all went out together. We also met up with some other friends later in the night. We had a great/interesting night! 

I couldn't get a good picture- but this 4-wheeler/street legal bike was so cool. It was all decked out in Hog stuff

   Mom could not keep her eyes open due to the flash on the iPhone- this was like our 5th attempt and dying laughing

On Saturday Mom and I did a little bit more shopping. Then that night we + Andrew went and tried a new restaurant I've been dying to try!! The Table Mesa owner's opened up an Italian restaurant on the Bentonville square called Tavola Trattoria. It's right around the corner of Table Mesa and very delicious! Everyone must try it. My mom and Andrew both got spaghetti & meatballs (made from Kobe beef) and I got the chicken alfredo. 

I have to show off our new table/1930's refrigerator = ) I know random! Andrew and I have been looking for a table to put in the living room for decoration/to put decorations on. We've went to Flea Markets and have found great tables but they weren't in good shape and really expensive. Well, Andrew's dad found us a 1930's refrigerator- you know the one's they used to put their milk bottles in. He sanded it up for us and it looks perfect. I LOVE it. I didn't really know what to expect when Andrew told me about it (b/c I don't know if I've ever seen one) but it looks great in the living room.

Random picture of the sweet girl- she thinks she's a big ole' baby

It's going to be a busy week- my dad's coming into town tomorrow and this week I'm helping 2 of the girls from my work pack up for Ukraine!!! There are 2 ladies going a week earlier than the rest of us. Please keep them in your prayers for safe travels and for a great experience with families/orphanages. If you're not my friend on Facebook then you missed the video. Here's a video that can help show you a little bit of what we will all be doing in Ukraine = )  http://vimeo.com/26656175  Also, if you'd like to donate (any amount is great and tax deductible = ) go here: http://teamworksukraine.com/give

Hope everyone has a great week!
~Kara~

Short & Sweet

Wow- well blogger has changed- I was just getting used to it too ha! Now I have to figure this one out = (


Nothing to exciting has really been happening lately. I can't remember if I mentioned this before, BUT a a bunch of ladies from my work have been training for a marathon. Or should I say most of us are doing a half-marathon. Ok, for all you people that are amazed that I do CrossFit does not mean I'm a good runner! I despise running!!! Well I take that back- I like it but in short distances, like a mile and that's it ha! Well we're up to 6 mile week UGH! I actually haven't ran it yet- whoops- getting a late start on the 6 mile. 
I went last week on the 5 mile run with a friend up at Crystal bridges trail in Bentonville. Oh I love this trail, so pretty!! However, my left knee started killing me! Had to stop and walk awhile. I've never had a knee injury so I don't know what's up with it. I had a PT (physical therapist) from work tape me (not just tape around my knee but fancy taping hehe) and my knee felt amazing!!! I finally broke down and went to RushRunning to get fitted for a new pair of teenies- and there's a big difference. I'm just anxious to run the 6 miles now and see how my knee acts.


Friday night I went over to Big Kara's to get started on my Halloween wreath. I bought all my stuff for it at Hobby Lobby when I could get it half off =) I also bought some at Michael's in Tulsa. Big Kara is awesome at wrapping the tulle and getting it right, so I just leave it to her! Here's the final product- I love it! Thanks friend- I owe you some tini's!

Did everyone watch the upset Saturday? I was a nervous wreck. Andrew and I went to Louie's in Rogers and hung out with some of his friend from work. It was a packed house!!! There was a Bama fan there and we had to have some words- told him he needed to calm the Bama cheering down = ) Don't worry I was nice about it. It was a very long day and I was exhausted from screaming at the TV.


This picture has nothing to do with the Bama game- but this is Whit, Drew and I in LR tailgating. Big Kara told me how we made the Arkansassports360 facebook page. So I had to share of course.

Today I went and ate lunch with Andrew's grandma. Andrew and her go out to eat some usually during the week, but it's when I have clients. So she finally got to take me. We went to MiMi's Cafe and it was yummy. Afterwards, we went to Gordman's and I found this cute little pumpkin, and yes I had to have it.

AHHHH- I can't believe the Ukraine trip is getting so close! I think I'm ready, maybe! Some people asked me about the flyer I put up last week. Amy, who is also going on the trip, has a better sized one, so here it is. Hopefully it's readable now = )

Who's excited for all the TV series to start back up? I'm super excited but have so much to watch- it's true and sad at the same time. I'm going to watch a new series called "Revenge". The first episode was very good. I definitely recommend it.

Also, I bought Bridesmaid's today and watched it. Love that movie! HILARIOUS!

My mom is coming into town this coming up weekend and I cannot wait!!! 

Have a great week everyone!

Picture Blog

Yes, I have lots to show and talk about- so get ready!


First, this weather is crazy- I have a feeling we're skipping Fall and going straight to Winter. I LOVE fall though- but it's ok (i guess). I'd rather have this weather than over 100* weather!


Last weekend I went to Conway friday night with my BFF Whit and her mom Kellye. We were pretty tired so didn't do much that night. We got up bright and early saturday to go cheer on our HOGS!! Little Rock tailgating is a must for everyone. The game was awesome because depending on your section you were suppose to wear a red or white shirt, and the student section wore blue. It looked great in the stands! The hog in the middle of the field was also red/white/blue remember 9/11.




Check out these rice krispie treats! How cute are those?!?! My friend, Whit, works for SAMs home office. I know I'm going to get her position wrong, but she has something to do with lead buyer for bakery department (did I get close whit?). Anyways, thank her for these because it was all her doing! In SAMs stores NOW! They went over great at the tailgate and taste so good!

      This is the one you need to thank for the awesome rice krispies = )

        Oh look at all that food- one of my favorite things about tailgating!

                                        YAY!! We got to see Drewbie!

                                   Perfect tailgate decorations

After the game we drove back home because I had to get up and catch a plane to VEGAS!!! My parents had booked their trip and I decided to crash with them = ) Thanks mom/dad for letting me. It was a nice break from work and we had a great time. It actually rained quite a bit surprisingly. When we got there it was raining & HAILING! Something I didn't think I'd ever see in a desert. It usually rained at night though which made for cool mornings walking the strip. We stayed at the Aria, which is located in the center of the strip next to the CityCenter shopping area. It's a fairly new hotel and really nice. 

Pretty chandeliers in Cosmopolitan. This hotel is nuts at night (like can't even walk through it) but during the day it was nice/calm.

                         Beautiful Bellagio water show

              Had to get my picture taken with Woody

               The pool at Aria, and the only day I got to lay out = (

              Pretty waterfall outside of Aria

               Yummy dessert that looked like a hot dog

 Nutella crepe anyone? OMG AMAZING! As you can see I did not stick to my zone meals 

                    Happy Birthday Dad! His birthday was on Tuesday

 I want this picture- at Hash House A GoGo- everyone needs to eat here if you like breakfast, which I love. It's at Imperial Palace and they're famous for their chicken/waffles (I need to try them sometime).

       Oh and they have huge pancakes- definitely share a meal with someone

                   Dad's biscuit & gravy pie- so good

             Mom and I love the Sex & the City slot machines- you can win big sometimes too!

Another thing to do while in Vegas is go to the outdoor Premiere Outlet mall. It a short/cheap taxi ride to the outlet with great shopping. I usually go to COACH to try to find a new purse but just couldn't find one I really liked. I've been wanting a small/lite traveling purse and found one at Dooney & Bourke- in my favorite color too = )

                       A Pink's hot dog- yummy!

          This would look quite funny in my house- but I still want it ha!

Another thing I always try to do in Vegas, is go to Bellagio and look at the garden display. It's always a different theme. Well this year it was under construction = ( We went the next day and they had done some stuff, so picture aren't great because still couldn't walk through it

Wow there's some Vegas pictures- it was a great trip and I had tons of fun! We ate at some really good places and just relaxed.


Since Andrew and I have our own house now, I love decorating! Well which is just now taking place with Halloween = ) I went to Hobby Lobby (which is my new favorite store) and they had tons of stuff 50% off. That's one thing I love about that place- if you find something you just wait about a week and it'll be 50% off. I could spend hours in that store which would get me in a lot of trouble! Here's some decorations I've gotten.

                            Love these vintage looking plates

                I need to find a place for these 2 pumpkins

We got our picture hung up and it looks great with the others. I'd try to take a picture of the whole room but kind of hard with my cell

The Ukraine trip is approaching!!! I can't believe it's almost here- definitely getting more nervous/excited thinking about it. There has been a lot of preparation for this trip by all and we could use others help = ) Some have asked how they can help- well you can either make donations or we have a registry where you can help us with our therapy materials to take to use with the children. I couldn't get the flyer with all the information to upload, so I took a picture of it in my e-mail. If you have any questions just get with me and I'll answer away =)

Tomorrow is game day!!! I'm not going this time, instead going with Big Kara and her daughter to see Katy Perry in Tulsa. Don't worry we'll still be cheering on our Hogs even in Tulsa! Everyone have a great week! Sorry for such a long post