Monday, September 18, 2006
Just the Facts, Ma'am
The weekend was a whirlwind of activity - literally as the wind swept down the plains of my panhandle state!
Just a few highlights to share.
Friday Morning Double Feature
Our neighborhood grade school is named after President William Howard Taft. Every year we declare a "William Howard Taft Day" and allow our kids to dress up as our largest President or his wife. For the last time, I tied a pillow to one of my boys and dressed him with his Dad's clothes to parade across the stage. Interesting fact: Taft actually got stuck in the tub at the White House and it took 8 men to get him out. They installed a special tub for him!
I was also treated (unexpectedly) to our 4th grades' tribute to the Cherokee Strip Land Run. Happening in September 1893, it was billed as "the greatest race in history" and helped to settle our part of the panhandle state. I am officially on my last tour of grade school programs - so far it does not make me sad. Check with me in the spring!
Friday Night Movie
As a family we watched the Chronicles of Narnia's The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. It was a great movie. Of course, I always recommend that you read the book before seeing the movie. As a bonus read The Magician's Nephew which is actually the first book in the series. It gives you an even better understanding of the movie!
Saturday in God's Country
I know many of you may think you live in God's Country, but you are mistaken. Really, check out the 23rd Psalm - my alma mater is located in God's Country. We spent a very hot and windy day tailgating. My husband's office does this at all home games. I will only write more about tailgating when I have time to do it justice. My beloved Cowboys won!
I did watch the end of the OU game on our satellite TV set-up. I must tell all my Sooner friends that you did get some crummy calls - I am sorry.
Sunday in the State Capital City
We went our State Capital City to watch The Rock & The Rabbi. A wonderful production of music and storytelling. If you have an opportunity to see this show, take advantage of it. It is in our panhandle state at several venues this month.
Sunday Night Race
One of my favorite shows made its season debut Sunday night - The Amazing Race. We all watch this show and analyze the contestants. It is fascinating to watch the dynamics of the teams and see individuals overcome personal issues and challenges. I would hate to put myself under such a spotlight in such stressful situations. Although I do think it would be an amazing adventure!
Thankfully, not all weekends are this busy! This is not a pace that suites my family. We tend to prefer our journey much slower......
simple faith
The weekend was a whirlwind of activity - literally as the wind swept down the plains of my panhandle state!
Just a few highlights to share.
Friday Morning Double Feature
Our neighborhood grade school is named after President William Howard Taft. Every year we declare a "William Howard Taft Day" and allow our kids to dress up as our largest President or his wife. For the last time, I tied a pillow to one of my boys and dressed him with his Dad's clothes to parade across the stage. Interesting fact: Taft actually got stuck in the tub at the White House and it took 8 men to get him out. They installed a special tub for him!
I was also treated (unexpectedly) to our 4th grades' tribute to the Cherokee Strip Land Run. Happening in September 1893, it was billed as "the greatest race in history" and helped to settle our part of the panhandle state. I am officially on my last tour of grade school programs - so far it does not make me sad. Check with me in the spring!
Friday Night Movie
As a family we watched the Chronicles of Narnia's The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. It was a great movie. Of course, I always recommend that you read the book before seeing the movie. As a bonus read The Magician's Nephew which is actually the first book in the series. It gives you an even better understanding of the movie!
Saturday in God's Country
I know many of you may think you live in God's Country, but you are mistaken. Really, check out the 23rd Psalm - my alma mater is located in God's Country. We spent a very hot and windy day tailgating. My husband's office does this at all home games. I will only write more about tailgating when I have time to do it justice. My beloved Cowboys won!
I did watch the end of the OU game on our satellite TV set-up. I must tell all my Sooner friends that you did get some crummy calls - I am sorry.
Sunday in the State Capital City
We went our State Capital City to watch The Rock & The Rabbi. A wonderful production of music and storytelling. If you have an opportunity to see this show, take advantage of it. It is in our panhandle state at several venues this month.
Sunday Night Race
One of my favorite shows made its season debut Sunday night - The Amazing Race. We all watch this show and analyze the contestants. It is fascinating to watch the dynamics of the teams and see individuals overcome personal issues and challenges. I would hate to put myself under such a spotlight in such stressful situations. Although I do think it would be an amazing adventure!
Thankfully, not all weekends are this busy! This is not a pace that suites my family. We tend to prefer our journey much slower......
simple faith
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Yikes - I do not know who is asking me to visit their site, but it causes me great concern. It seems that I cannot delete this comment, so I have enabled the word verification system.
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yeah, S.Faith. I'm afraid that even with WV you'll get a few spammers, but they won't be as often if you didn't have the WV
I think I am just now beginning the process of thinking that I can somehow get over the Oregon game... (sigh)
Actually, I'm more concerend over how it affects Adrian Peterson's Heisman chances than anything--since I don't think that we were really in the hunt for the NC this year... But anything's possible.
Also, we LOVE the Amazing Race too. They came to Hawaii for auditions and I told Leo they'd pick us for sure--but she didn't want to go. It's just as well I guess. We don't need all of America to see us argue.
Actually, I'm more concerend over how it affects Adrian Peterson's Heisman chances than anything--since I don't think that we were really in the hunt for the NC this year... But anything's possible.
Also, we LOVE the Amazing Race too. They came to Hawaii for auditions and I told Leo they'd pick us for sure--but she didn't want to go. It's just as well I guess. We don't need all of America to see us argue.
I hope Adrian Peterson does well in the hunt. I do not think one of my Cowboys is in it, so I will root for AD (isn't that his nickname?).
There have been many times I have thought, "We would be so perfect for that show." But I agree, a cosmic meltdown on my part or on my husband's part would not be pretty for America to see.
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There have been many times I have thought, "We would be so perfect for that show." But I agree, a cosmic meltdown on my part or on my husband's part would not be pretty for America to see.
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