Name: Christy Walker

Children: Adeline, 6, and Caroline, almost 2

Where were you raised? Coweta, OK

How long have you lived in NWA? 4 1/2 months

What is your favorite thing about Fall? Taking the girls to the Pumpkin Patch.

What was the most creative Halloween costume you ever wore? A domino

How long have you been married? 14 years.

What was your first impression of your husband? He was the cute, smart and funny best friend of the guy who was trying to date me in high school.

What’s something you never would have believed about being a mom? How mentally exhausting it is. There are times when you feel like you are doing everything wrong.

What’s your best recipe for relaxing? Working cryptoquotes and watching Dancing with the Stars after the kids go to bed.

Name three things you always have with you: My iphone, Benadryl and an Epi-Pen (Caroline has food allergies).

Your favorite restaurant in NWA? Penguin Ed’s West because they have a “toy corner” to keep the kids happy and occupied. The food is good, too!

Do you have any phobias? Let’s see, heights, snakes, spiders, storms. There are too many to list. My husband and Adeline think I worry too much.

The last “alone time” outing you had: My husband and I enjoyed some much needed time alone at “Chefs in the Garden” at the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks last week.

What is stressing you out the most right now? Keeping the house de-cluttered.

The best thing about having children: Their unconditional love.

Your favorite memory (so far) of each daughter: Adeline - She was in the “Little Miss Fall Festival” pageant last year in our hometown. Most of the contestants sang or danced with fancy background music. We were afraid she would get stage fright, but she marched right up and belted out “God Bless America” a capella and won 1st runner up. Caroline - Learning to sing “Old McDonald”, E-I-E-I-Woe.

One word to sum me up: Content

Name: Brande Palmer

Children’s names and ages? Kelsee (11) and Maggie (6)

Where were you raised? Right here in NWA

Last song you sang along with? “One Step at a Time” Jordin Sparks (that darn Radio Disney … haha)

Where do you expect to take your next vacation? Hopefully a Disney cruise over spring break next year.

Favorite restaurant in NWA? Mimi’s Cafe (They have something for everyone - even chocolate chip pancakes w/french fries)

Something that makes you cringe? Dirty clothes laying on the floor.

Where did you first see your husband? High school

What are your favorite parenting moments? Seeing my kids succeed at something they really love and have worked hard at.

What is a tradition you hope to pass on to your kids? Blueberry muffins for breakfast on the boat on Sunday mornings.

A meal you make over and over for the kids? Green Spaghetti (Pesto)

A fond childhood memory? Blueberry muffins for breakfast on the boat on Sunday mornings.

A project you’ve been putting off for way too long? Cleaning and staining the playground equipment.

One word to sum me up … Super MOM!! haha

Name: Gail Nation

Residence: Fayetteville, Ark.

Child(ren): Kelli, 22 and Chase, 20

Grandchild(ren): 22-month-old Matthew (Kelli’s little one)

Born and raised: In Dumas, Ark.

Where do you work? “I’m an RN, but right now I’m staying home with my grandson.”

Favorite all-time movie? Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

Last book you read? The Gift of Change by Marianne Williamson

Parenting advice you used and then passed along? “Patience is a virtue. The second time around (with grandson, Matthew) I have been more patient than the first time. I don’t sweat the small stuff as much.”Gail added that she couldn’t get through a day without “the good Lord” and said He blesses every day. She also offered one more piece of advice: “Just enjoy your time, your day, your minute, while you have it.”

If the house was on fire (and all the people and pets were safe) what would you grab? Photo albums

Favorite phrase: “Oh my goodness.”

Guilty pleasure? “Chocolate!”

Best thing about being a grandmother? “I can take him home when I’m tired,” she jokes. But seriously, Gail said the best thing about being a grandmother is being able to “see” her daughter, Kelli, as a young child all over again. “He reminds me so much of her, even though he’s a boy,” she said of grandson Matthew.

One word to sum me up … “energetic.”

Name: Christie Rollins

Child(ren): Zach, age 2

Hometown: Fayetteville

Where were you raised? St. Louis, Mo.

What are your most prized possessions? My engagement and wedding rings.

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? Italy; beautiful and great food!!!

Favorite vacation spot? Anyplace with the ocean and beach!

If you went back to college what would you study? To be a teacher.

If you had a whole weekend to yourself what would you do? Catch up on sleep, read and get a massage.

Favorite parenting moments? My son saying mama, dada and I love you for the first time and the cuddling/snuggling when he is tired.

A makeup essential you couldn’t live without? Mascara.

Best thing about having a little boy? He looks like his father!

Favorite hobby? Making beaded jewelry.

Best parenting advice you received? Cherish them when they are little because they grow so fast, and they do!!!!!!!

Something nobody told you before you became a mom? How hard it would be to leave them for the first time.

One word to sum me up … caring.