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Saturday, March 14, 2015

Coach & Mrs. Spring Break Getaway

How is spring break already winding down to a close?  This was a precious time of rest, relaxation & reconnecting with Coach Husband over the past week. 

We left on Tuesday for a quick getaway to Northwest Arkansas and the Ozark Mountains.  Obviously, the drive from Texas was not “quick” but once we arrived it was absolutely worth the trip!  I had searched all over the area for a cabin that was pet-friendly and found a picturesque cabin situated up in the mountains!  Coach will attest that I am very apprehensive about renting hotels or the like.  Needless to say I was pleasantly surprised at our lodging for the week.  The cabin was impeccably clean and they even had a welcome bag of Milkbones for Dixie May!  How thoughtful!


& we’re off! 



Dixie's welcome bag







this porch was perfection 


Dixie loved every minute of our getaway! 

The first day of our getaway we spent hiking around Lake Leatherwood!  In typical Emily fashion I hiked in Kate Spade sunnies, Urban Decay cc cream & flat-ironed hair. { Totally not an “outdoorsy” person y’all. }  We had a BLAST!  Dixie was allowed off-leash and loved being able to explore the trail, woods & swim around in the creeks and streams that we crossed over.  Coach and I were able to chat about dreams, plans and aspirations as we hiked the five-mile trail around the lake.  God’s handiwork was on full display and we loved the time together. 


kate spade sunnies, flat-ironed hair & urban decay cc cream 


these two were in heaven 


five miles of life dreaming with this guy 
Lake Leatherwood
Lake Leatherwood
she loves the water



post hike: one muddy Dixie, one tired me & one happy Coach

just a tad wet/muddy

When we returned to the cabin we both curled up with books on the front porch in rocking chairs and just enjoyed the feeling of not having a to-do list!  I have not been that relaxed in an incredibly long time.

the closest to perfection I could be 
Day two we went into Fayetteville to lunch with Coach’s college football academic advisor and his precious wife!  It was so fun to catch up with Flint & Rebekah.  We were also able to experience Bliss Cupcakes for the first time!  Flint & Rebekah own this chain of cupcake stores in Arkansas and I have been wanting to try the delectable cupcakes forever!  My wish was granted Thursday afternoon.  I indulged in a Granny’s Apple Cake cupcake and Coach had a Peanut Butter Butterfinger Cupcake.  We even brought a “pup-cake” back to Dixie, which was devoured in about five seconds flat.  If you find yourself in Northwest Arkansas for sure swing by Bliss, your taste buds will thank you.

calling the Hogs 

checked this college football stadium off our list

bliss cupcakes 
Thursday afternoon found us once again on the front porch indulging in pleasure reading.  We ended the night with a fire in the fireplace, a very competitive game of SkipBo & classic John Wayne westerns.



Friday morning we started the trek back home rejuvenated & refreshed to finish the school year strong.  Coach & I agreed we are so glad we did not attempt a “glamorous” spring break trip to the beach or NYC.  The low-key relaxation was just what the doctor ordered.  We have already started thinking of when we can head back for round two.  Since Duke was finishing up his training while we were gone we definitely want to go again with both of the dogs!

If you are blessed enough for a spring break did you indulge in  low-key time away, a stay-cation or did you go big?





P.S.  Duke came home from training today!  This is one happy dog mom y’all.  He is a completely different dog and we are so grateful to the fabulous team at Lonestar Dog Trainer that worked so tirelessly to help Duke overcome his fears!


welcome home Duke McLane!

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