Weekend Recap

Another busy weekend is in the books here at the Nicholson home.

We left for Bryant on Friday after Aaron got off work. We got there, visited with the family, watched the crazy man tightrope over Niagra Falls, and then everyone went to bed. 


We live exciting lives. 


My parents took my youngest brother Clark to K-7, a division of Kanakuk Kamps on Saturday morning. It's in Lampe, MO and the trip there is an all-day affair.

Joshua, Logan, Aaron and I went to Little Rock for lunch and ate at the Flying Fish. After lunch we roamed around the River Market.  It was good to spend time with my brothers and especially Logan because he's home from college for the summer. :)

@ Flying Fish in Little Rock, AR

One of my old best friends from growing up was getting married in Searcy later that day, and seeing how my parents were going to be gone, Aaron and I were going to have to go to the wedding on behalf of the family. The bride and I were best friends from 3 years old until about the 10th grade. I got busy with swimming and had Aaron to spend my time with. She focused on cheerleading and the "popular" clique. We kind of "broke up" as best friends. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong doing your own thing.

I am SO glad high school is over.

Anyways. So this girl and I haven't talked in a few years, but since she came to my wedding, it was the least I could do to come to hers. Aaron put it really well when he said, "Part of you just needs closure on your whole high school (crummy friend) experience, and I think this wedding will do just that." He was so right. I didn't have close girl friends in high school.  Well, okay, I DID, but they didn't go to my high school. They lived in different cities and states. I didn't really have a "clique" that I was a part of in high school. But it was a good sense of closure because I'm married now and have a life of my own, and she's doing the same. We are happy for each other and that is that.

Anyways, back to the wedding...

 It was kind of like seeing a lot of "exes" at the wedding. People I used to be friends with, that had all gone our separate ways, some had moved on, some were still doing the "Searcy thing", and it was just a little awkward. But we got to visit with a lot of old family friends and church friends and it's crazy to see how much has changed since we (my family) moved from Searcy after my senior year. 

Oh..and Joshua came with us and ALMOST had a meltdown during the ceremony. 

BUT that's a whole other story...

All in all, it was a beautiful wedding and I am happy for the newlywed couple, even though they are Ole Miss fans (boo! hiss!). I won't probably ever have to attend another Searcy wedding for a looong time. At least not for people my age. That chapter of life is over and I am grateful for it. 

You live and you learn...

and then you meet some true, life-long friends in college. ;)

Here are some pre-wedding photos:

Sunday was Father's Day and although we didn't get a family picture, we spent quality time with my dad. Aaron's family was in Alabama, so we didn't get to see his dad for Father's day.  We went to church with my family, then lunch in Hot Springs with my dad's parents/my grandparents. Later that afternoon, Aaron and I loaded back up in the car and started the trek back to Fayetteville. 

I have a love/hate relationship with car trips. I hate sitting for that long but I love one-on-one time spent with Aaron. We just talk and enjoy each other's company. 

Also...Friday I fell into lust with these babies:

I didn't buy them then, but if they still have them today, they are mine. 

Aaron even approved. ;)

I hope everyone has a happy Monday!

-HOLLY

Belated Mother's Day Weekend Recap

So...I meant to post this last Monday, 

but today will have to do!

Mother's Day weekend was a blur. We spent Saturday

in Searcy with the in-laws. 

Aaron's brother was graduating high school so ALLLLL their family was in town.

It had rained all day and was pretty muggy, so 

graduation was inside. Kind of disappointing, because we had to sit in the balcony due to a huge turnout.

Sunday we spent in Bryant with my family.

I really wanted to spend Mother's Day with my mom...since I know it is a difficult holiday for her. Plus my middle 

brother was finally home for the summer from 

college, so I wanted to get some family time in :)

Picture recap

Aaron & his brothers Nathan & Ethan

going to graduation at our high school alma mater

mom & her 5* kids

Aaron & I with my brothers :)

"And a good time was had by all."

Have a lovely day,

Holly

Weekend Recap.

WHAT.A.WEEKEND.

Our weekend was so busy! My relatives came to town from Dallas for a college visit for my cousin Max!

He has looked at colleges in AZ, MS, OK, and now AR...AND he's only a junior! I am so impressed. I didn't even look at any other colleges. My parents said basically said "you are going to OBU" and that's what I did! I ended up loving it though :)

anyways.

They got in town on Friday and we went to Hugo's. 

It's a local, whole-in-the-wall burger place. It's actually in a basement level of a building in The Square in downtown Fay. It was delicious and a hit with my cousins. 

everyone decked out in their Arkansas gear!

After the burgers, we went out to the Razorback game. They were playing South Carolina. We kind of decided to do it last minute, so we sat in the "Pig Pen" where you bring your own chairs and spots are first come, first serve.

my cousins Chloe & Lily

Chloe (left) is 9 and almost as tall as me. Lily (right) is 11 and as pretty as ever! :)

We had a good time at the game, but left in the 7th inning because AR was losing and the girls were wanting fro-yo. 

We went to Orange Leaf on Dickson. I have been to a OL but hadn't been in the one here! They had puppy chow as a topping option and I'm pretty sure it changed my life. Go try it as soon as you can. Oh.my.word.

what a crew! ha!

The next day, poor Aaron had to get up at 5 and go in to work for a few hours. He brought back donuts for breakfast (YUMMM) and the Rand's came over.  My Aunt, Max, and Aaron went on the campus tour that Max had scheduled for that morning. The girls and I stayed at our place, played with Marley, watched some movie on tv, and they caught me up on what's "cool" on YouTube. They showed me who their crushes were and various music videos of songs they like. I learned ALL about OneDirection. It's a new boy band on the scene.

 Oh to be young again... ;)

For lunch we went to Hog Haus and then Aaron drove us all around Fay for the official "tour". Then we went back for a designated nap time. For some reason everyone was exhausted, including myself. It was a great few hours of relaxation after a good meal.

the girls & Marley

check out my hair here. wow-za!

We had dinner at a local mexican restaurant because 1) it's delicious, and 2) it was Cinco de Mayo! After dinner, we went to play putt-putt golf!

max & chloe

me & lily

It was pretty muggy out, but we had fun playing putt-putt! After dinner (at the girls' request) we went to a different fro-yo place called Cherry Berry. I hadn't been in forever so I was so excited to go :)

This morning the Rand's headed back to TX and this afternoon Aaron and I went to go see The Avenger's.  We actually went to the matinee showing at 12:45. It was perfect because the movie was long (so we still have plenty of daylight left after!) and it was opening weekend! Every seat in our theater was filled and we even got there early! I cannot believe it! (Nicholson's are always late and it irks the Garland in me!) When we left there was a line out of the door!

By the way, the movie was GREAT!

Currently we are lounging on the couch debating on dinner plans, obviously worn out from all of our "active-ness" this weekend....ha!

Oh what an exciting life we lead. ;)

I hope everyone had a great weekend!

Holly