vacation

Well folks, I'm back! It's been a busy few weeks and in the mix we were able to squeeze in a vacation.

The hubby, our son and I went on a little trip to Branson MO. We had such a great time seeing shows, going to museums, riding the ducks and many other things.
I'm going to take my time doing posts and split them up so that this is not all jumbled together.

I do want to say how happy I am to be home. Vacations are nothing like they used to be. We had a blast but it's exhausting when you are the parent and you don't have the young energy that the kiddos do.

Here are a few photos of the start of our trip. We headed out Wednesday of last week after work.


Here is a "family shot". Not such a good pic but hey, I tried!


Check out those dimples... in a few years we may have to really watch this one. =)


And here's dad... AKA the "driver".



We only went as far as Tulsa that evening but that was far enough. After a full day of work, I was ready for some rest! We got a room at the DoubleTree Hotel and it was great!! It was an amazing hotel and they had so many things & places right there inside! Even a Starbucks!!! I was thrilled of course.

They also had the cutest little embroidered pillows on the beds. Speaking of the beds... they were AMAZING! I know, hotel beds are never comfortable but these were. They had the fluffiest mattress toppers and the best comforters. It was like sleeping in a big pillow!

Here is a pic of the cute pillows...





This was a great beginning of our first family vacation. Many more good ones to come!! =)

deal or no deal

So yesterday I was sitting at work, working of course, and my co-worker came in and he had been at a garage sale. (This weekend is the "World's Largest Garage Sale" in Duncan) He said where he had been and asked if anyone needed any tile. My ears perked up quickly and I started asking questions. I ended up jetting out of the office and high tailing it over to the sale. I asked the fella if he was the one with the tile and he said yes and showed it to me. He had over 90 square feet of ceramic tile, all of the tools that are required to lay it AND the grout!! I asked him how much for all of it.....and get this.....

$35.00 for ALL of it!!!!

I know my mouth just fell open. I was so excited!!!

At this point I called the hubby and he said "if you like, get it." So.... I bought it.

Now comes the part about laying it. I'm going to see just how handy I really am. :)

Going to pick up the tile today and hopefully start working on the bathroom floor tonight. I said hopefully people.

Will have pics as soon as I get some. Before and after of course!!

I would definitely say this was a DEAL!!!

surprise!

Yesterday was my most wonderful aunt's birthday. It wasn't just any old birthday... it was her 50th!!!! I have been so blessed to have her as my aunt for my whole life and I am SO thankful for her. She has been a huge role model for me and I will be forever grateful for the things she has done and the contributions she has made to my life.
I was very fortunate to be part of a surprise party for aunt Sherra last night in Ardmore. We ate at the Santa Fe Cattle Co. and she had no idea we were all going to be there. It was so much fun and wonderful to see the surprise on her face! I truly hope that she had a great time. I know I sure did! I was bummed that my hubby didn't get to go (he had to work late) but Tyler went with me. We were not able to chat with aunt Sherra much but we got to sit and eat with my amazing grandpa and grandma. I love them!!!!
Camera is still on the blink so I didn't get any pics but wanted to share about my wonderful evening.