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Thank God for Hometowns

Carrie Underwood's new c.d. has a song on it called "Thank God for Hometowns."  That is exactly what I was thinking as I spent the weekend in my hometown while Steve hunted.
Here are a few of the lines:
Thank God for hometowns  And all the love that makes them go round  Thank God for the county lines that welcome you back in  When you were dying to get out. Thank God for church pews  And all the faces that won't forget you.....

I always love going back to my hometown!

My hometown has, in my opinion, the best fajitas in the WORLD!!!!!  Sweet, carmelized vadalia onions and flavorful char-grilled chicken.  They are delicious!!!!!  The chips and salsa is SOOOOO good too.  I could drink it with a straw.  The place is called "What's Cookin?"



Going to feed the horse across the street with Granddaddy.

After church on Sunday.

Right before driving back to NWA.

My hometown has Icees at most every gas station!!!!!! 

I am thankful for a fun and very relaxing weeknd!  I even got a little Christmas shopping done!

Comments

Tara G. said…
So glad you had a good time!! :) We stopped and had lunch on the square on Saturday. We felt very out of place among the Hog fans!! And do you know I saw a college girl wearing a red jacket with SHOULDER PADS?!?! I about died. Tell me those aren't coming back into style!!!!
Kay-K said…
Looks like you and girls had a good time in Camden with Russell and Mary. I love your hometown as well. Great pictures of all of you and glad you had a safe trip.
Love, Kay-K
Johanne said…
Glad you had fun back home. I love that Carrie Underwood song, love all her songs, Love Carrie Underwood, the most. My fav singer ever :) It's always nice to go home and eat stuff you love. The girls looked like they had fun too :)
His Doorkeeper said…
I loved this post! I love the pictures of the girls with Russell and Mary! You have the sweetest parents and in-laws, the prettiest daughters and the greatest husband! You are a blessed woman Laurie!!
admin said…
Enjoy your day.
- Kisan

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