Playoff Fever

Up near the TOP of things I miss about living in Okc is going to all the Okc Thunder Games!!! I am lucky, my parents have had season tickets since the very first Okc game!! Which by the way was o much fun! Anyhoo.... so when I knew I was going home Dad excitedly informed me I would be home for a playoff game! Yahoo!!

 Playoffs are like nothing else and it's not just because you get free shirts, ha! But this was a special game this was the game we closed out Round 1 beating the Mavs!!! The energy is like nothing else!

 My whole family fell in love with the NBA when I danced for The Hornets and that love has never stopped! I LOVE going to games and going with Mom and Dad... thats my favorite!

We are currently in the midst of Round 2 and our fingers are crossed!!! Matt and I have already decided if we take it all the way we WILL fly home just for a Finals Game... thats History! I flew home, what 3 years ago when we played Miami in the finals and it was the BEST! I was just sad Matt couldn't come.... so it's time!!! We can do it

This was the perfect way to end my quick trip home to OKC!! Thunder UP!

Cheers!

The main reason I went home to Okc last weekend wasn't to celebrate my Birthday, that was just an added bonus! The reason was to celebrate my baby sister at her Bridal shower! When we were in the midst of the IVF cycle I cancelled this trip because I would have had the embryo transfer a few days prior BUT the good that came out of that not happening was I could go home!

The shower was Sunday afternoon at my families church and was thrown by a few of us Bridesmaids so last minute I threw together a Photo Booth (the girlies loved it) I ordered Bridal props and had them sent to my Moms and I got the backdrop together.... plus it was great for me to break out our nice camera!

Here I am doing a test shot.... testing 1 2 3............

Here is the Bride and this post is quite fitting, today marks the 1 month till her wedding day.... day!!!

 I mean it turned out SOO cute and there is nothing wrong with me beaming a little because my idea was a hit!! I uploaded all the pictures to Facebook and then had my sister share the post so all her friends could see it and tag themselves!

 Marissa got a ton of fun stuff and I swear I can barely remember all of my showers, 9 years ago is a long time. And 9 years ago this little girl was only just starting High School and was my bestest and youngest Bridesmaid!

 Here is my favorite picture ALL the women in my family... it was so nice sharing this day with everyone and the beaming bride!! Cheers!

 So here we have the "Must Have" typical Tri Delt picture and I am pretty sure all the young girls were like who is the short old lady holding up the rear!! haha!

I was so happy to be able to not only share in this day but contribute, ONE month to the big day!!!

35 in Okc

Hey Guys!! So the next few days I have some Okc posts for ya.....my quick last minute trip was just what the doctor ordered... literally. Mostly stress free and relaxing! Although, I almost didn't make it on the plane to Okc... Denver Airport had a meltdown at security and the lines were up to 2+ hours to make it thru. Running thru the airport like a crazy person was not my finest hour!

Saturday night when I finally made it to Okc I got to celebrate turning 35 with my family and we went to the "hot new place" The Drake and I LOVED it! It's seafood but what really had me at Hello was the Hush puppies that you wrap in ham and dip into honey butter, I am literally still dreaming about them. And here are all us kiddos before dinner.... my soon to be Brother-in-law Ryan, Marissa, My SIL Jordan and my cousin Brittany!

And my top is Anthro for those of you asking!!!

 After dinner we headed on down to Norman home of the Sooners and also now home to Marissa and Ryan who built a new home!! My Oma even stayed out past her bedtime to celebrate my Birthday! There is nothing better than a hug from my Oma...

 Sunday morning while my parents went to church I was able to sneak away and get my Brunch on with these 2 gals!! I have the best time with these 2 and they helped make my Birthday special!

 Sunday afternoon was Marissa's Bridal shower and I will do a post about that coming up but after that I headed out to have dinner with the Savages!! I was so lucky we were all about to get together last minute and over pizza makes it even better! ha!

Something I love and miss about being home and snuggle on all my fur-siblings!!! I have 3 cat-siblings whom I love and this little guy is Winnie-the-poo and he is still a baby, 7 months old!! I also have Callie and Gracie (not pictured)

 Then there is my dog-sibling Betsy Ross or who I like to call Diana Ross and she is my girl! I mean look at her acting all cute begging for kisses! She misses me, I know it!

It was so special to be able to share this big Birthday with my family in Okc and thank you to everyone for fitting me in last minute, it means a lot!!!

Family.

I have to say that the positive from last week while being back home in Oklahoma for my Granddad's funeral was getting to spend so much time with family. And not just my everyday family but our extended family that we don't get to see that much. So getting to be with them to share in the love and memories of our beloved granddad made my heart smile a little bit.
We took some family pictures at the family meal before the funeral and I wanted to share them with you.....

 The Bolo tie I am wearing was my Granddad's.... one of his favorites and now it is mine and I will cherish it forever. Truly.

 All the women in my family, I just love this picture so much!

 My Granddad was in the Air Force and had a full military funeral with honors so it was real special that my brother was able to wear his Marine uniform to our our Granddad.

 My parents...........

 The Grandkids........

 My Mom and her cousin Tommy, when I was small I would spend weeks in the Summer with Tommy and his kids.... so great to see you Tommy!

 You would never know they are related would you? Nah! :)

 That stunning woman in red is my Granddad's 104 year old mother Ruby. What a blessing huh?