West Texas Oasis
Last weekend we took the boys to visit my parents in Small Town USA. What, pray-tell, is there to do in a small west Texas town? I’m here to tell you…you play with the garden hose. My parents have a … Continued
Which is hotter? The air outside or my dryer?
I’m a woman on a mission. A mission to figure out ways to cut our electric bill. We have done all the typical stuff…turn the thermostat up, turn off lights and the tv when we’re not using it, try not … Continued
What in the hell is a heat index
It. Is. Hot.
Margarita Cheesecake
I hope you’re sitting down. If you’re at your computer you probably already are. If you’re using your phone to read and walk, find a place to sit down. This cake came out of Cook’s Country magazine, of which I … Continued
Lemonade Stand Dilema
Out of the blue Addison wants to set up a lemonade stand (this request happens frequently). Now, I don’t want to squash my little entrepreneurs hopes and dreams but sitting out in 102 degree heat waiting for a car to … Continued
Staycation – Day 6 Woolaroc
Our final day. Saturday morning we had our free hotel breakfast and then happily packed up and checked out. The La Quinta in Bartlesville was a huge disappointment. I’ve stayed at La Quintas before so I thought this would be … Continued
Staycation – Day 5 Bartlesville
Before we said goodbye to Yogi Bear Addison and I spent a little more time on the floating bouncy thing and the floating slide. By the time we got packed up it was time for lunch. We had to pass … Continued
Staycation – Day 4 Lake Eufala
We loaded up the car and headed east to Lake Eufala. But not before checking out the status of the blue-green algae at the lake. Apparently toxic blue-green algae has been spotted at Grand Lake and other Oklahoma (and neighboring … Continued
Staycation – Day 3 Oklahoma City Zoo
The fun continues. Today was the day for the Oklahoma City Zoo and Science Museum. Thank goodness they are right next to each other…what a time saver. We got to the zoo when it opened. We thought we might beat … Continued
Staycation – Day 2 Turner Falls
Turner Falls! We took Addison here last year and he has been begging to go back ever since. The very first thing we did was drop Harry off with Dear Mother-in-law. Turner Falls is a great place for family fun … Continued