I could go on and on about how much I love where we live. Arkansas has got to be the best kept secret in America. This state is gorgeous; there is a reason it's called the Natural State. I love the beauty of the area and I also love the charm. We live in Bella Vista which is a few miles north of Bentonville. For all intents and purposes it is a bedroom community of Bentonville, and the whole area, including about 8 other cities, is really just one big center called Northwest Arkansas. Jeff works in Bentonville and Max will go to school there, (because of zoning he cannot go to the one elementary school in Bella Vista that is two mins from our house.) There are lots of programs in Bentonville that nicely include Bella Vista since we don't have many programs ourselves.
Every Saturday they have a lovely farmers market on the Bentonville Square that is ridiculously charming. The square was renovated a few years ago, and has lots of little shops, the county court house, some good restaurants, and a adorable fountain. The original Walton 5&10 shop is there along with a visitors center, and to add a pinch of controversy a statue of a confederate soldier, (The South will rise again!) Today they had a bike parade for kids. Jeff took Max and they decorated his bike with streamers provided by Walmart then he joined in the parade. Afterwards there was free ice cream for the participants. We then took the kids to the neighboring splash park. (Right off the square that doubles as an ice skating rink in the winter.) It was a busy but good morning. I love where we live.
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That was the perfectest summary of why I love NWA too. The town square is my favorite place, always something fun and free going on there. I love how community-oriented/family centered the city is. Whenever family comes to town, the first thing we do is show them our fellow Southern Soldier on the square.
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