1st Haircut

Well, we finally gave in and got Matthew's hair cut.  He was starting to get a mullet, so we decided it was time.  I knew I wanted to take him to Pigtails and Crewcuts mainly so we could get pictures of him in one of the cute chairs.  We went a few weeks ago about 30 minutes after they opened, and the wait was 45 minutes to an hour!  Uh, no thank you!  The next week, we showed up 10 minutes before they opened and we were 2nd in line - holla!  Matthew did a great job, but the hair stylist warned that he may scream during his next haircut.  I cannot believe how different Matthew looks with his new trim - he has lost the baby boy look.  He immediately looked like a true toddler (tear).

M checking out the other kids while chillin' in his fire truck - see why I wanted to go here???

Last look at that precious mullet - they gave us a card that included a lock of hair and picture

He was very interested in the child next to him - I think because he had animal crackers

LOVE the fire truck!

And......Toddler

I mean, he looks like he absolutely hated it right???  At least there were no tears - this time :-)

5 Years!

Mike and I celebrated our 5 year anniversary yesterday!  My how time flies.  We kept our celebration simple with lunch and a couple's massage in Hot Springs.  It was nice to be able to get away just the 2 of us for while - I did miss my little boy though.  I've been browsing through old pictures of us, and it is amazing how young we look.  Five years, apparently, does a lot to a person's appearance :-)  I wonder what another 5 years will do???  I am so very blessed to have married my best friend!  He is an amazing friend, husband, and father - thank you Lord for placing such a wonderful man in my life!

 Right after Mike proposed 8-6-07

 engagement picture

 January 12, 2008

 I love this picture!

 The start of our reception aboard the Arkansas Queen Riverboat

My new favorite pic - when we became a family of 3 and I got to experience seeing Mike as a daddy :-)

4 Years

January 12, 2008 is the day I married my best friend. It's been 4 years and I could not feel more blessed to still enjoy our married life. I can't believe it's already been 4 years - it seems like just yesterday I was walking down the aisle and saying vows! Man time flies!

Since our anniversary fell on a school night, we kept it low key with a simple dinner out before exchanging gifts (we're going out to a fancy restaurant on Saturday). I got Mike tickets to the Jeff Dunham show in March. If you haven't watched one of his shows, you must. He is hilarious! I can't wait to use my gift - a facial!!! This will go perfectly with the massage he got me for Christmas - I'm a lucky girl!

Happy Anniversary Mike! I love you and am looking forward to all that the Lord has planned for us in the future! You truly are a blessing!

On the Arkansas Queen Riverboat for the reception

Taken by Mandy with Photography by Melisa - one of my favs!

Weekend Celebrations

What a weekend! First, I turned 27 Saturday...I keep getting closer and closer to 30 which is weird. Anyways, I was able to spend my morning with my beloved co-workers. We ate lunch at Beef O' Brady's then headed to the Scholastic Book Warehouse here in Maumelle. While there, we were able to fill a box with as many books as possible and only pay $25 for the whole box!!! Needless to say, I got 2 plus some. After shopping, I went home to be greeted by Mike's parents who came down for about an hour. It was good to see them since I hadn't in a while. Then, Mike and I went out to eat to celebrate by birthday and I got to open my gifts from my wonderful hubby! He surprised me with a beautiful bouquet of red roses...

the Eclipse DVD!!!!!!!!!! Now I just need to have a Twilight marathon :-).....

and the Black Swan DVD....I highly recommend this movie! Thanks Mike for my gifts!

My mom and dad got me 4 place settings of some colorful outdoor dining pieces that I love! I can't wait to use them!!!

Now on to Mother's Day. This year, we took my mom to Mt. Magazine for their Mother's Day brunch/lunch. My parents have been there before and always talk about how pretty and relaxing it is, so we decided to try it out. These pictures don't even do the view justice - it was beautiful! Mike and I are planning on booking a cabin one weekend soon!

Mike enjoying the view right in front of the dining room of the lodge. Did I mention that the food was DELICIOUS!!! This is when we met a man who actually lives down in the valley Mike is looking at...pretty cool!

I love Mike! Can't wait to go back!

Happy Mother's Day to a wonderful momma! I love you and truly appreciate all that you have done and will do for me.

I love my family!

This is the take-off location for hang-gliders. I don't plan on doing that any time soon. You can see some buzzards flying around in the distance - we were definitely high up!

And finally - my baby, Bella. I did have a few friends wish me a Happy Mother's Day since I'm a mom to my puppy...haha! I took this picture Saturday and think it's hilarious. Bella's favorite toy is her soccer ball and she can't stand it when it goes under our bed. Here she is waiting, with tail wagging, for Mike to get it. This happens on a regular basis in our home.

Mike vs Food

Mike and I love watching Man vs Food with Adam Richman on the Travel Channel. Because of this, Mike created a map featuring all of the restaurants where Adam has visited on his show. Our goal is to visit 1 or 2 of these restaurants on our vacations. Our first stop was to Cotham's in Scott, Ar. Adam visited Cotham's to try their famous Hubcap Burger. Adam attempted (and won) the triple or quadruple Hubcap, but Mike, my dad, and granddad went with the single, 1 pound while celebrating my dad's 60th birthday! These pictures document Mike's first go at Mike vs Food...

This is the infamous Hubcap Burger. Again, Adam ate either a triple or quadruple stack!

Mike's first bite. This burger was huge!

Granddad ready to dig in :-)

The birthday boy ready to take on the challenge!

Ready to take the last bite...

Challenge complete - apart from taking down the fries!

Feeling the Hubcap in the aftermath...hahaha!

Dad was able to take down the burger AND his fries!

Up next for Mike vs Food - we are planning to visit Memphis in a few weeks, and will go to the Arcade to try Elvis' sandwich and to the famous Rendezvous. Will update on Mike's quest!

3 Years!

January 12, 2011 - Mike and I celebrated our 3 year anniversary! I can't believe it's already been 3 years....time goes by so fast, right? To celebrate, Mike brought home a beautiful bouquet of red roses and took me to eat at Wok-a Wok-a (very delish)! We're going to a fancy restaurant this weekend and plan to spend a weekend in Memphis in a few weeks...can't wait! Here are a few pictures from our Big Day 3 years ago...

Mr. and Mrs. Fleisher on the Ar Queen Riverboat for the reception.

One of my faves :-)

Lena, Katie, me, and Laura
my bffs and I getting ready to walk down the aisle

dancing to "Unforgettable" with my daddy - we danced to it when I was in the 3rd grade for a father/daughter dance, so I always knew that would be the song he and I would dance to.

Laura, Lauren (sister), Katie, Christin (sis-in-law/college bff), & Lena
my BEAUTIFUL bridesmaids....yes it was January....yes it was cold (esp on the boat)....yes I still chose a sleeveless dress for them

the handsome groomsmen - Justin, Jon, Jim (bro-in-law), Chris (bro-in-law), & Kyle

I can't wait to continue our journey as a married couple, and to see what new adventures will befall us this year and in the future.