Top 25 to See in Oklahoma

Top 25 List

So 2011 is almost over....and it soon will be time to make a dent in this list....going over it I see that I can actually check two of these off the list!

 7.  Choctaw's Oktoberfest - We invited brother Pat and cousin Sheri to join us for an evening in Choctaw for dinner and some beer sampling.  It was fun spending time with them.  The food was typical German fest food, the tents were filled with music and we saw several friends.  It was a fun evening.

19.  Orr Family Farm - We went to the Orr Family farm to see the Christmas lights with Isabella, Annaleise and Michael.  We rode the train, went on a hay/tractor ride, saw Santa, enjoyed some hot cocoa and fudge, visited the petting Zoo.  It was a cold, wet evening but the rain stopped just before we arrived and made the lights glisten even brighter.


Looking closer at the list I realize I am going to have to put some dates on some of these as they are are tied to a specific time of the year.  Others can just happen last minute when we have a free Saturday or maybe even some time away from the office.  

2012 will be a great year in Oklahoma.  And maybe we will make it at least half way through the list this coming year~

Glory to God in highest

Sunday 12/25/2011

Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others - the armies of heaven - praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.'

~ Luke 2:13-14, NLT

Success

"Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success."
- Henry Ford

Differences

Differences between Stuttgart, Germany and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

In and around OKC:
During the Summer air conditioners are needed, necessary and noisy
During the winter the furnace dries out the air

The autoflush toilets in public restrooms use excessive amounts of water
Said toilets are very low to the ground
Streets are wide and cars are big and so are most parking spots
The night skies are all lit up - there is not much darkness
Recycling is not mandatory and packaging is excessive
Restaurants are everywhere and open all hours of the night and day
Cold drinks are served with ICE and refills are FREE
Big Box stores sell food by the case not just beer or wine
Debit/Credit cards are accepted almost everywhere and you don't have to be in a special line to use them
Trucks are allowed to drive on Sunday
You can mow your yard on Sunday, even during quiet hours if you choose to
You can wash your car in the driveway (unless there it is a dry one and there is rationing going on)
I can actually read and understand the street signs before we pass them
Chips and salsa are provided gratis

And my favorite........

Family fills the house for holidays!!

Good News!

Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them...;'Don't be afraid!' he said. 'I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior - yes, the Messiah, the Lord - has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!'

~ Matthew 2:10-11, NLT

Paper Snowflakes

Here is how I make  fancy paper snowflakes

Step 1 Fold a sheet of 81/2 X11paper over as shown and cut off the strip across the bottom (save this for notes)

 

Step 2 Fold the triangle in half again

Steps 3 and 4 fold each side in towards the middle overlapping in the middle

Step 5 trim off the overlapped points to make a straight edge across the bottom

Step 6  make the cuts through all layers - this design or many others:

Step 7 unfold and see your Snowflake!!  Depending on the cuts you make your design will be different.  Play with it and enjoy the results....no two snowflakes are supposed to be the same!

If roses grow in heaven Lord, then pick a bunch for me. Place them in my daddy's arms and tell him they're from me. Tell him that I love and miss him very much, and when he turns to smile, place a kiss upon his cheek and hold him for awhile... Love and miss you Daddy!!!