In the last post, Skoolie paint job is almost done! we had accomplished a majority of the exterior design. Since then, we have added our surprise addition which is a chocolate chip brown shiplap accent on the sides. It’s a tongue and groove style that went on nicely with some help from amazing, patient, knowledgeable, loving family members. Thank you Reggie, Bryan and Dane! 
We got an opportunity to go back to Florida for a visit so we locked up the bus and headed to Miramar Beach! This makes for Shanti’s 3rd airplane ride! 
I was able to get all my hair clients in for another round while Matt worked his camera around the area. I absolutely love that we can travel with our careers!
Between the catching up, Shanti got to reconnect with some of her biggest fans. My mom (Gam Gam), was all about getting this little girl in the water and we all loved it! Babies are meant to float, kick and splash!
And of course all that energy spent means for a crash on Gam Gams shoulder. This photo will forever be precious to me.
We stayed with Matts mom (Mi Mi), so there were plenty of snuggles from her as well! 
The hugs were accompanied by Shanti’s Great Grand parents (Maw Maw & Paw Paw). You’ve seen them in past posts like Shanti meets more family! We also made time for a family brunch!
This is TJ and Erica (she came to visit us in Barbados!) 
…and Shanti with the photo bomb.
What’s this, an 80’s themed birthday party for Dustin!? Well don’t mind if we do! (Special thanks to Stephanie, safe to assume it wouldn’t of happened without you!)
Look, it’s the couple that gave us the bus!
After the quick Florida visit we were ready to get back to Arkansas. Matt more than me as he really missed our other “baby” – aka the bus.
Matt rode his motorcycle back (with intention to sell it) so Shanti and I took a mother/daughter day of flights! Well actually, night of flights. Look at this sweet little tired girl…. and never mind my mouth piece.
Back home and almost finished up with the exterior! How do we ever repay for the amount of help we’ve received here!? Well you saw the land we’re living on in the post The wheels on the bus… go to Arrrkansas!and this week they’ve rented some heavy machinery to continue the renovation. You don’t have to ask Matt twice to play with big toys! 
Meanwhile, Lacie is missing from the photos…. again. In fact, she took all of these photos, as usual. 
Lacie, I will be doing a full post on just you soon, so get ready!
Next up – a road trip to Oklahoma for more help from family and friends!
Her Happy Trails 