Beautiful Baby Contest at the Jackson County Fair

This Saturday, September 6, there is a Beautiful Baby Contest at the Jackson County Fair. The contest starts at 10:00a.m. at the Expo Center. You can register your cherub at Belles and Beaux at 116 N. Main and at the First National Bank. They will judge boys and girls seperately in categories of 0-6 months, 6-12 months, and 12-18months. Good luck to all your beautiful babies!

Just Between Friends Consignment Sale in Lawton

For those who are interested, there is a "Just Between Friends" Consignment Sale in Lawton from Sept. 19-21st. This is a great way to both buy and sell baby/kids clothes, toys, dvd's, baby furniture, etc. If you consign items, you get to shop a day early. Anyone can consign items- you set the price and receive 65% of the sales (70% if you volunteer at least three hours.) Even if you don't consign items and just go to shop, you will still be surprised what nice, quality things you can buy at a fraction of the cost. For more info, click here.

Too see the YouTube video of "Why We Love JBF", click here. (I'd recommend this video to anyone who hasn't been to a consignment fair of this type before.)

What are you doing this weekend?

We get a three day weekend...wahoo! What is your family doing this weekend?

Here are some possibilites if you don't have plans:

A race at the Altus Speedway.

Base Theatre (The Dark Knight, Mama Mia, Space Chimps) click here for showtimes.

Heritage Park Theatres- click here for showtimes.

Frontier City in OKC- Military Monday=.50 admission for up to four people for each military I.D.

A Drive out to the Wichita Wildlife Refuge and Meers Restaurant.

Have a great and safe weekend! I'll be posting a lot on here next week, so keep checking back!

September Playgroup Schedule

Here is the September Playgroup Schedule. We'd love to have anyone who is here long or shorterm to feel free to join us. Thanks to Emily for scheduling these outings for us!

Friday, September 5: Altus Gymnastics Academy 9:00-10:30
AGA is located on Thomas Avenue. Leaving the base through the main gate, follow Falcon Road to Thomas Avenue. It is a left immediately before “Tiny Tots” (a small second hand children’s store). Cost is $3/one child and $5/more than one child.

Friday, September 12: Base Toddler Pool 10:00-12:00
Come swim, stay cool and enjoy the pool before they start getting ready to close it!!! Parents you can pack a little lunch for the kiddies and bring any toys you want. Please note that we are only allowed to enjoy the toddler pool (as the main pool is for adult swim only).

Friday, September 19: Altus Gymnastics Academy 9:00-10:30
AGA is located on Thomas Avenue. Leaving the base through the main gate, follow Falcon Road to Thomas Avenue. It is a left immediately before “Tiny Tots” (a small second hand children’s store). Cost is $3/one child and $5/more than one child.

Friday, September 26: Excellence Park Picnic 10:00-12:00 Lets get out to the park for a picnic before Fall gets into full swing and it cools down! We will play; fly kites; and grill. Emily will have hot dogs, chips, fruit, and dessert for the kids. Please provide a drink for your child (children) and if your child doesn’t eat hot dogs, please feel free to bring a lunch. For this Emily will need an idea of how many to serve; so if you plan to be there, please drop her an email (or you can contact me and I will let her know). To get to the park, drive into housing on Fir (or other street); cross over little ditch; turn left on West River Road and follow all the way down to the park.

Hope to see you and your kiddos soon!

Welcome Neighbor Package

If you have moved to Altus within the past six months, you are eligible to receive a "Welcome Neighbor Package." Please call Barbara York at 580-477-1438. She will bring you a free gift package filled with good info on the community as well as coupons for discounts and free stuff from local businesses. One of my favorite freebies was the fudge from Confectionately Yours. :)

Call Barbara today and get yours!

Wildlife Refuge and Meers Store and Restaurant

In case you haven't see enough wildlife lately with the base cattle drive, rodeo, and parade, you can always take the 45 minute drive to the Wichita Mountains and Wildlife Refuge, located close to Lawton. Measuring about 59,020 acres, the Refuge hosts a great diversity of species: 806 plant species, 240 kinds of bird, more than 50 mammals, 36 fish, and 64 reptiles and amphibians.

And even better (in my humble opinion) is the award winning Meers restaurant. They are famous for their one pound burgers (pictured below) and delicious peach cobbler, although they have a wide variety of food options on their menu. And the restaurant is very reasonably priced. (Always a plus, in my book.)

A word of caution, they ONLY TAKE CASH, so be prepared. I'd hate to have a reader on dish duty. :) Also, there is almost always a long wait out the door, so I'd bring a snack for little people who get cranky when hungry (or for big people, like myself!) They are closed on Tuesdays.

Again, if you don't have plans for the Labor Day weekend, it might be fun to get some good food.

For more info on the Wildlife Refuge and Meers Restaurant, click here.

Thanks Jen for the burger picture!

Jackson County Fair

Mark your calendars for the Jackson County Fair being held in Altus from September 3rd-6th. It is said that there will be games, exhibits, animals, prizes, food, and fun.

Activities include a petting zoo, beautiful baby contest, tractor pull, talent shows, numerous judging events, weiner dog races, turtle races, fire safety house, and many other events.

If you have a talent to share and/or would like to enter your prize winning recipe, photographs, quilts, antiques, etc. please call the Expo Center for more information. 580-482-0823.

More info to come soon.