4th of July Road Trip

Scott planned a fun day for his girls yesterday. We had so much fun! We got up Friday morning, loaded up the car with our dogs in tow and headed down to Hot Springs for the day. Scott had planned a whole day's worth of fun things for us to do.

We started our day with a picnic lunch. It was delicious. We had a nice little pavilion right on the water. Evie really enjoyed it! Evie and Daddy enjoying lunch

Evie and Mommy

Evie laughing and dancing

Bear and Sadie enjoying the outdoors during our picnic

And who could forget little Lola

Next we went down to the lake to go swimming. Evie LOVES the water. She would swim all day if we would let her. She enjoyed the beach, wading in the water and having Daddy throw her in the air.

These two are quite a pair!

Our next stop was a really fun surprise. Evie really likes animals, especially horses. We stopped at the riding stables and Evie made a very special friend, Rusty (or "My Musty" as she lovingly calls him). She got to pet him and sit on him. Rusty was so sweet. He is 27 years old! Evie has talked about him constantly since we left. I hear the words, "Daddy, can I have a pony?" in our future!!!

Taking a little break with Mommy before heading out for...

SHOCONES! (That Eviese for Snow Cone.) This little girl asks for a snow cone at least once a day. It is so funny! So Daddy found us a great little snow cone stand for an afternoon snack stop followed by a nice, little nap.

After nap we headed to one of our favorite places to eat in Hot Springs, Fisherman's Wharf. We had a great table right on the water. We enjoyed some delicious food, watched the boats go by and observed some more of Evie's favorite things...ducks, turtles and fish. She was so excited to see animals. She kept pointing to the ducks and yelling, "Duck. Quack, Quack!"

Evie of course had another wardrobe change into her latest Kicks & Giggles creation.

Evie and Daddy watching the animals and boats

Mom, let me take a look at that camera!

MMM...Lemon! Evie always eats the lemon out of my water. I guess she likes things that are tart.

My two favorite people.

Daddy, this day has been so much fun!

Pure joy!

Love and kisses for Mommy!

After enjoying a wonderful meal (Evie recommends the pan sauteed grouper...she ate a ton of it!) we loaded up for the trip home. Evie and Mommy watched movies while Daddy drove us home. It was a wonderful day full of memories! Thanks Daddy! We love you!