Busy Weekend

Michael and I had a very busy weekend. It all started on Friday, when Michael got off work early. We decided to go to Hot Springs this weekend to see my friend Peggy, who was in town from NYC. We decided we would go through Little Rock, so that I could meet the newest member of my family. My cousin and his wife had an adorable baby girl about a month ago. I wanted to take the opportunity to meet her since we were already heading that direction. Everyone knows I am always taking pictures, but unfortunately I did not take a single picture of my new baby cousin. My mom was in disbelief when I told her I did not take any pictures. I told her I was too busy adoring her and Michael did not think to pull out the camera. She is very very pretty, definitely taking after her mama. Honestly, I believe the baby is a nice mix of her mom and dad. We tried not to stay over too long, so after about an hour we were off to dinner in Little Rock.

Michael and I had dinner at a sushi restaurant called Papa Sushi. It was really good. I have to say I miss fresh sushi, and to everyone in Northwest Arkansas I am sorry, but there are absolutely no great sushi restaurants. Michael and I agree no more eating sushi in NWA, we will save it for when we are traveling or in a bigger city. Special thanks to the people at Papa Sushi for reminding Michael and me what great sushi taste like.

We stayed the night in Little Rock and got up early Saturday and drove to Hot Springs. I was so excited to see my friend Peggy, since the last time I saw her in person was during my wedding. Michael and I walked around the park near the Arlington for about an hour, enjoying the nice weather. It was a perfect morning. After our walk through the park, we met Peggy and her boyfriend Chris at Oaklawn. I was excited to go to the races here, because I have never gone to Oaklawn. I have only gone to the horse races in Chicago (Arlington Heights).

We had a blast betting and losing. Michael and I are not good horse betters. I always did well at the Arlington Heights Park, but maybe that’s because I had a little help. We always went there with a large group. It was still fun to hang out and watch the horses run their little hearts out. We did not stay until the end, because we had to head back up to Fayetteville for the Skrocki’s Annual St. Paddy’s Day Party. It was a long long day, but it was worth it to get to do everything.

We did not even rest on Sunday. Michael helped me get the mulch to finish our garden. I am already looking forward to this weekend, since the weather is going to be nice and we don’t have anything planned…yet.

Michael and I at the Park

My future horse...so pretty

Winning?

I just liked the way this one looked.