Thanksgiving

We spent Thanksgiving in Hot Springs with my family this year.  It was a wonderful, relaxing weekend!  So thankful that my aunt Melissa brought my Mamaw to Hot Springs so we could spend the day with her.  It was a short trip for them but so glad we got to visit.  I wish I had taken more pictures, but this is all I got…..

Thankful:).

Somebody told BIG stories around the campfire today;)!

Bud's 1st time smoking a turkey. Lol. #rookie…..

Dad and Mamaw:).

Melissa and Mattie:).

Aubrey and Mattie.

The cousins hanging out in the bunkroom:).

Patrick starting the fire:).

Swinging:)…..

An intense game of basketball:)…..

This poor boy needs a kitty cat!  He LOES Thomas:).

An attempted group shot of the McNeil cousins that were there.

Daddy got the BIG Buck!

I think I am the proudest deer widow EVER:)…..

Can't wait for my deer hunters to get home! Cole has been BEGGING for this mini tub of popcorn every time we go to Walmart! He is going to be SO excited for this surprise;)! #itsthelittlethings…..

14 Months Old

Pretty girl is 14 months old.  Where does the time go.  I love you more than you will ever know sweet baby…..

Black Coyote

He may not have gotten a Big Buck this morning but he got a black coyote! I think he looks pretty satisfied;)!

Stay Baby

Cole told me tonight when we were getting ready for bed that he wished Miller had been a "stay baby" like Mattie:(. Me too buddy, me too....

National Philanthropy Day

We were very proud to be recognized as the 2013 Outstanding Foundation, presented by the local chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.  The Award was presented at the 12th Annual Northwest Arkansas National Philanthropy Day Luncheon on November 13^th. There are SO many deserving foundations in Northwest Arkansas and the fact that we were selected to be honored is VERY humbling! Thank you to Circle of Life for nominating us and to Arkansas Children’s Hospital for writing a supporting letter.

Donation to Families of SMA

We were SO excited to make another $87,000 donation to Families of SMA (FSMA). This is $1,000 for every day sweet Miller was here with us! Our donation is going to go towards 2 different areas this year: A portion will go to continued supp...ort of Dr. Brian Kaspar’s Gene Therapy Program that FSMA is funding. Human clinical trials for gene therapy for SMA were approved by the FDA in September of this year! This is HUGE news in the SMA community! Miller's supporters have helped make this happen and should be SO proud! This is one step closer to a CURE! The other portion will provide scholarships to medical professionals and SMA families living in Arkansas to attend the Annual SMA Conference in Washington D.C. in June of 2014. Families of SMA has been hosting this conference for 25 years. This is the largest conference in the world for those affected by SMA, and also for those involved in providing support and care for SMA patients. There is no other program like it for those affected by SMA. The interaction between the researchers and families is extremely special! The annual conference also provides children an opportunity to make new friends and have a great time! This year they are expecting over 1,300 attendees! We are so excited that with YOUR support The Miller McNeil Woodruff Foundation is able to help medical professionals and SMA families from Arkansas attend this amazing conference!

Karate Kid

Cole has started taking Karate and he absolutely LOVES it!  Here is a picture of him with his friend, Mason, after their 1st class.  Feeling pretty tough;)…..

Who knew a baby could sleep through her brother's karate class??? Best baby ever;)...

Family Weekend at Artex