One week until....

Alissa's very first baby shower! A week from today we will all be together in Tulsa showering her and little baby Poynor. This will be the first time we have all been together in so long that I can't remember the last time! It may have been Thanksgiving of 2007 and that is just far too long. I was with the girls a year ago for Alissa's 30th birthday week, but I truly can't remember the last time the five of us were together. So excited to see all of my girls and make these special memories.

Alissa is now 22 weeks pregnant. The baby is kicking and becoming quite active. I just can't wait to put my hand on that belly and feel that precious little boy moving. I know it will be one of the most amazing moments of my life, right up there with the first time I felt his Mommy move inside me. My baby is having a baby. It still seems a little surreal and yet so natural. This is a picture of her at this stage of the pregnancy.



So much to do before I go to OKC on Thursday. I am going to spend the day with Alissa while Kaci is at work and then we will drive to Tulsa for the shower. Looking forward to spending the afternoon with family and friends and then seeing Rain with Alissa that night. It will be a full weekend and the opportunity for so many memories.

33 years ago....

I said I would love, honor, cherish and forsake all others. I was only 18 and so was Ed. Against all the odds, we have managed to make it 33 years now. Yesterday we celebrated our anniversary early since we wouldn't be together today. This is what we did...





It was a special way to commemorate this special day. Happy Anniversary Ed, loved you then, love you now!

The week in review

We had such a good week in Cali with Cindy and Tracy. So many fun things, it's hard to remember them all, so here are a few highlights.

The Good Morning America show at 4 in the morning after flying all day and no sleep, getting a hug from Robin Roberts and getting Sam Champion to tell Cindy Happy Birthday and give her a hug!
The two women who threw a fit because they were on the second row (there were only 2 rows of chairs) and were moved to the front row.
Getting to the studio parking lot before midnight and no one knowing where we were supposed to go, so we wandered around the lot and onto part of the Grey's Anatomy set! That is until someone noticed us and we thought they might throw us out!


Coronado and finding sooooo many sand dollars! We couldn't believe how many we found and managed to bring them home with us. Getting to meet little Jackson Shanahan for the first time, he is a doll!! Lunch at the Burger Lounge, YUM!!!



New Adventures of Old Christine taping, Cindy getting called up because it was her birthday, seeing Jennifer Grey and Cindy getting to sit in Jennifer's chair after she (Jennifer) left.
Lounging at the pool, reading, relaxing and enjoying the beautiful California sunshine.
Strolling the beach, deciding to step on some rocks, sliding down those rocks, falling into the ocean and getting soaked! Finding some awesome rocks and shells to bring home.
Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, Santa Monica Pier, Malibu and most of all the beautiful view from our Villa. I couldn't wait to open the curtains every morning and just stare at that view.
We enjoyed Cindy and Tracy's company so much, we laughed, ate, played games and just had a wonderful time. So sorry to see it end, but will look forward to doing it again very soon.

Cali time

Just a quick post, we are in California for 10 days with our friends the Clossons. It is just gorgeous here and we are having a blast. I have tons of pics already and will write a longer post in a few days when I have more time. But for now this will have to do.

I just don't understand...

Why people take their own lives. This week alone,I have heard of 3 people who chose to end their lives. 2 men in their 40's and now the 18 year old son of Marie Osmond. I just don't understand. This is such a permanent solution to what is hopefully only a temporary problem. But it happens everyday, in every walk of life. Privileged or poor, famous or not, it doesn't matter.

I know the person who makes this choice is in pain and it must be unimaginable for them to do this. But why can't they think about those they are leaving behind and the excruciating pain their loved ones will be forced to endure. Maybe if they would consider this, it might help them to make a different choice.

I just don't understand....

It's a.....

BOY!!!!! Come on July 29th!!

Danny

Our friend Danny Hunter passed away last night. He was only 50 years old. This man was so full of life, I have no doubt he lived more in his years here on earth than most people who live to be 100. His smile was infectious and you just couldn't be in a bad mood around him. I mean how could you be in a bad mood when he would smile at you and those dimples flashed? I have known him since I was 13 years old and I can honestly say I don't remember him ever being angry. He just made you happy to be with him and I know his family is going to miss him so very much.

Danny was a HUGE fan of the University of Oklahoma. He managed to stay one semester, but was a lifelong fan. So at his request, we will all be wearing Crimson and Cream at his Celebration of Life. And make no mistake, his will not be a funeral, it will be a celebration. Because he lived and he lived very well.

Be nice to the Angels Dan. And be sure to find my Mom, she really knew how to live as well and she left us much too early just as you did. Please give her a hug for me.

We love you and you will be missed so much Danny. Shaaaa Baby!! And Boomer Sooner!!!