I got winter weather for my 31st birthday!

There was frost everywhere and snow/sleet coming down.

You could barely tell it was snowing and it was the kind of snow that feels like it is trying to kill you but that did not stop me from dancing a jig.

And squealing…

The boys did not exactly share my enthusiasm.

It was so moody and beautiful.

It was freezing and very windy but the boys were still hoping to climb the tower.

I was not that disappointed to find out that it is only open on the weekends.

They have an old graveyard that you can see right off the Talimena Drive.

The Earthquake Ridge Complex Trail system is located right outside of Mena.

They have a lot of different trails.

The Orchard Trail is nice and easy and less then a mile.

We went into Mena to get lunch and then did another short hike.

They seem to be a little worried that you might lose the trail…

The boys decided to build a bridge.

Because obviously they needed a bridge to cross the creek.

Pumpkin pie on my birthday!

I bought myself cupcakes but I could not wait until my birthday and ate them.

I thought about buying myself more cupcakes but thought it might be a bit much.