Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday in Northwest Arkansas

It must be my lucky day . . . or week . . .

First, lunch at Susie-Q in Rogers . . .

I know it doesn't look like much, but these are happy memories.

Then a little side trip on the way to Hobbs State Park to check out an old favorite location east of Rogers – and a glimpse of deer in the front yard of a house we once frequented. I’m pretty sure this is the same split-rail fence that was here when we lived in Rogers 30 years ago . . .

Then another little side trip to War Eagle Mill . . .

The ultimate destination of the day was at the developing Hobbs State Park. Presently it is approximately 12,000 acres of pristine wilderness. We were attending a pre-construction meeting for the planned visitor’s center, and enjoyed stomping around in the woods.

The dogwoods were in full bloom, even after a freeze earlier in the week . . .

Huckleberries in bloom . . .

Perhaps there are dinosaur bones in these hills . . .

Heading back to town, we drove by Beaver Lake to compare the water level since last January.

2007

2006 (not a quality photo, but shows the contrast since last year)

. . . dry lake bed - January 2006 - cars in distance are parked in area that is normally covered with water.

The drought the summer of 2005 exposed quite a few submerged structures. This is the Monte Ne "Pyramid" . . .

Wednesday night – a lovely gourmet dinner at James at the Mill with Susan and Jeter.

Thursday night – dinner with Justin and Kristy and precious Stevens.

The whole week was unseasonably cold with off-and-on rain. But there’s nothing like a trip to Rick’s to chase away the chill . . .

Here’s the cookie jar display at Rick’s -

Aren’t these the cutest cupcakes? A white cupcake is my all-time favorite Comfort Food. And I’ve never had too much icing on a cupcake - - - until I tried these. :)

Shhh - don't tell anyone - but I love living in Arkansas.