Our friends the Babins, moved from McKinney recently to Mountain Home, Arkansas. Reilly went to T-K with Tripp, and Isabelle and Megan are just a few months apart. We thought it would be fun to spread some Texas lovin' to our relocated friends this past weekend.
We left friday morning and just seven sunny hours later we were in the picturesque Ozark mountains. Tim was looking forward to fly fishing for the first time. I was looking forward to shopping and hanging out while our kids all kept each other entertained. Their home is beautiful and the view was amazing. I wouldn't even mind doing the dishes by hand if I could look out to endless trees and mountains while doing it as Michelle can. Camping would be obsolete for me if I could enjoy a fire with family and friends then head inside for a refreshment or the facilities like they can. Awesomeness. But they had me at "the closest mall or Target is 2 hours away!". I'll keep my VA but so look forward to spending some more time with the Babins up in Ark.
But on a side note...
We had some unwanted excitement while on the trip when little Megan walked just a few yards into the woods next to their house. When she tried to walk out she got caught in some twigs, leaves and worst yet- a bees nest. As they quickly attacked her, my momma instinct kicked in. I ran in an swooped her up as I brushed off the bees. (I hadn't run like that since gym class)No mom wants to ever hear their kid yell like that. But she was a trooper and I'm so proud of her for being brave. In the end she had 16 bee stings. I've had 3 my entire 34 years and in one shot my 3 year old had 16. Luckily she wasn't allergic to them and she bounced back after a nap, Benedryl, Motrin, baking soda paste and lots of Lanacaine. Thanks Michelle for your amazingly stocked "go-to cabinet". Plus Megs got a new Webkinz kitty for the pain and suffering. You know we'd give our kids the moon if it would make them feel better.
6 comments:
Poor Megan!! Glad she wasn't allegeric and how scary that must have been. So happy she is okay! Looks like a great trip, but yeah no way, 2 hours from Target?!?
So glad Megan is okay. In our family we call that tough with two F's - as in Tuff. Yeah, I knew you would like that one. And poor chris abbott, missed out on her big chance to stick someone with that epi-pen :)
I'm glad Y'all had fun, but poor Megan!! I've only had one bee sting in all my 28 years and that happened just 2 years ago, I can't imagine 16. What a great mommy you are for running to her rescue!! :)
Ouch - that is some bad stuff! So glad she is ok. You got off cheap with a Webkinz. We got Nathan that giant Optimus Prime gun when he had to get his head glued.
Great pics. Looks like such a nice spot to visit. Megan OUCH!!! She is such a trooper even with a swollen eye!
Good Grief! Megan, you are tough, girl! It looks gorgeous out there!
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