ARKANSAS

For Christmas, Andy & I took his mom, Liz, to Mineral Springs, Arkansas--where her sister, Beverly, lives.

This is Mineral Springs.  We've always called it "Mayberry."

Mineral Springs is full of Bells--Clyde's family name.

Andy's uncle, Clyde Bell.  

Clyde, Andy & Phil and Clyde's grandson, Mac, share the same birthday!

September 8--in case you want to send gifts.  Clyde's middle name is Anderson.  Andy was named after him--but Andrew.  We named our first son, Matthew Anderson.  Mac is Mac Anderson.  Whew!

Andy's Aunt Beverly with her granddaughter, Braven.

Liz with her namesake, Lizann--Andy's cousin.

An old building in Mineral Springs I found interesting.

Andy's cousin, Rick, is married to Mandy.  She's so much fun to be around!  We missed seeing their daughter, Becky, by just a couple of hours.

Rick & Andy.  Rick is an optometrist.

Clyde took me around on the mule (vehicle, not animal) to see their land.  Of course--I had to take my camera!

Andy enjoying his family.

Mac's son had a tooth just hanging--but wouldn't let anyone touch it!

The newest Bell--Brady, Mac's son.

A really beautiful fence on Bell land.

Clyde & Beverly with Brady.

Mac with his daughter.

Mandy, Mac, Brady, Amy (Mac's wife) and Liz.

More of "Mayberry."  Isn't it cool?

Andy's cousin, Bron, with his wife, Nicole.

They own Bell's Gym.

Clyde & Beverly's backyard was full of cardinals!

Braven & her mom, Nicole.

The path leading to Clyde & Beverly's.

And the whole reason for the trip...Sisters.

Beverly & Liz.