Yesterday was David’s birthday and we had such a fun party. A total of 22 of us gathered our chairs in a circle around the fire pit to tell stories, laugh and sing. A few of our favorite local musicians brought their instruments and serenaded us under a starry sky. Here is a picture of…
The Big Easy…in miniature
Today is David’s birthday and we’ve got a bunch of friends coming over in a little over an hour. We still have to eat dinner and I need to get the cherry pies in the oven (I’ve already got the pie crusts made). That means this is a good day to share this video I’ve…
Happy birthday, Shiloh!
Shiloh is a rescue dog so we don’t have any idea when his birthday is. I decided we should celebrate it on the day we brought him home which was a year ago today. I can’t believe it’s been a whole year! This adorable dog has brought so much joy into our lives. I never…
A birthday party
We had such a fun day yesterday. Our nephew was celebrating his 16th birthday so we drove to their house (Tulsa area) to join in the festivities. I even remembered to take a few pictures. Here is Austin with his cake (yummy ice cream cake!): Ashlin and Austin in their glasses/noses: Opening gifts. Huck is…
Turning (gasp) 50…
Yesterday was my birthday and David took me to Oklahoma City for the weekend to celebrate. We stayed at our city home-away-from-home, the Skirvin. We had hoped to leave around 1 p.m. Friday but that didn’t happen. It was around 5 when we left the house and then we had to wash the car, go…
In the good ol’ summertime…
I took this shot as I was driving in our driveway the other day. I want to make sure I have photos of the “in between” stage of our exterior renovations. I love the way the log siding looks with the stone and am eager to see it finished. The white railing on the balcony…
Best weekend. Ever.
Last weekend David took me to the Skirvin Hotel in Oklahoma City to celebrate my birthday. It’s a lovely hotel but when they upgrade to a suite it’s spectacular: And when I saw the flowers David had flown in for me, I was utterly blown away: Cocktails at the Red Piano Lounge: Then room service…
Birthday Bash!
Friday night was such a blast! Two friends and I celebrated our birthdays together at *our* restaurant. We had a room reserved just for our group and we enjoyed good food, good music and good friendships. Lindsay, Heather and me – the birthday princesses Me with my beautiful daughter, Lisa (Photo by Stacey Stewart) I…
Happy birthday, Captain Dave!
Captain Dave My husband, the pirate, turned 50 on Sunday. I had intended to have a big celebration on Saturday night but last week he had to go to Sioux City, Iowa on emergency business. Their location up there is right on the river and will be under water in a few days. He…