Aww...Game day

Yay! Game day is here! Not just any game day either. It's OU vs. Texas. Sooners vs. Longhorns. It's a true rivalry. It's tradition (likely to change in the not so distant future the way the sport seems to be going)! It's an amazing spectacle to watch, whether from the comfort of your home or in the raucous Cotton Bowl stadium. It's unlike most games. It's a neutral field (well, it's still in Texas as Coach Switzer points out). It's the type of game that can make or break a season. It's the type of game the players look forward to from year to year. It's the type of game that's circled on the schedule in January. It's 50 yard line to 50 yard line (see below) of hatred.

They say you always remember your first as your fondest. I was lucky enough to have my first OU/TX game be a win for the Sooners! The  last OU/TX game I was able to attend was Super as in I was in the stadium when Roy Williams blitzed and became SUPERMAN and the Sooners recovered Chris Simms' mistake for a touchdown! What a memory.

Someday I'll take my little Sooner fans, when they are much bigger Sooner fans in years. For now - I'll be content rooting for the Sooners from home. In spirit though - I'm in Dallas today baby!

Humbled

It's interesting - I now am in the "lost a parent" club. I'm sure that really won't hit me until the holidays. What I can tell you is how humbled I was this past week. From the friends of my siblings to my own friends it seemed like every time we needed something there was a knock at the door or a call on the phone. What amazing people!

These are just a few of the lovely ladies I am lucky enough to call friend. I am truly humbled.

Thomas A. Johnson

March 21, 1932 - September 25, 2011

You will be missed...beyond words.

My Dad



 This is my dad...last year at our daughter's 2nd birthday party.

I don't know why he's wearing our son's Clone Trooper helmet. Maybe it was a dare. Maybe it was to see if he could. He's funny that way.

This is a photo of my dad with our daughter. Not an exceptional picture, but documentation that she spent time with him.

She loves to be outside. He likes to be with his grand kids.

This is a photo of my dad with our son... looks like an enjoyable time.

They are at the aviation museum where my dad used to volunteer. Back in the day my dad was a licensed private pilot. He was in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He really enjoys being around airplanes. Heck, he worked for every airplane manufacturer in Wichita!

I wanted to post these as here recently my dad has been ill and we're all not sure how many more opportunities we're going to have. I'm grateful for him and the lessons he taught.

Siblings

 

This is a picture of my kids.

The youngest one is in awe of the oldest one. 

The oldest one doesn't always like this.

This was one time he didn't mind having her around.

It was worth documenting.

Private Quarters

Just a few lines -

I used to sell for a living. I was a travel agent for 13 years. Then a couple of years ago I found this wonderful company that direct sells bedding & bath. Think a Pampered Chef idea only it's high quality linens you can feel before you actually purchase. Anyway, I had let my membership slide, until today. Today and tomorrow you can sign up to be a consultant for $7.00. With the amount of bedding I need to purchase this was a no brainer. I resigned up and can't wait to start again. Who knows - maybe I'll do better this time!  If you'd like more info. let me know - I'd love to share it with you. It's a great company and great opportunity.

July

       Wow! Hard to believe this year is now 8 months old. July was busy for us - but I can't think of a time that's not. I know Scott and I are trying to just savor the moments we have! Here are a few highlights of our July...
     I was able to change my employment! I am now working in a much better place. Working for someone I respect who in turn respects me. It's amazing how much better of a situation this is for all of us!
    I had a week off between jobs so we took the kids to the Oklahoma Aquarium. What a treat that was! The kids fed turtles and stingrays. Robert got to pet a starfish, a sea cucumber, a stingray and a shark. Lauren made sure everyone realized they had an exhibit full of fish that looked like Nemo! They had a lot of fun! It's nice that we have something that cool within a short drive.
     My dad has taken ill. He is being treated for Sepsis and has been in a hospital since July 25. He's making progress, it's just not fast. It's hard to believe he's 79 and so recovery is just going to take longer. We're hoping he can come home soon.
    We have so much to be grateful for and appreciate the prayers that have been offered on my family's behalf.
     Here's hoping August will be a little more mild for us all.