The Center of the Universe and the Artificial Cloud: Downtown Tulsa

This last weekend C3 also checked out The Center of the Universe and the Artificial Cloud in Downtown Tulsa. They were both so neat. I drive by this streed every week and I had no idea this was here! Thanks to Casey's high school friend (Krista) for showing us were it was! 

The Center of the Universe is this brick spot in Downtown Tulsa that is an acoustic anomaly. When you stand in the center and make a noise, the noise is echoed back louder than it was made. I was a bit skeptical, however when you stand in the center the sound and feeling is so strange. It really does echo!! I tried to get it on video, however the sound does not sound like it does in person :(

This is the spot where the acoustic magic happens!

 This spot is directly above train tracks.

While we were there a train drove right under us. It made Colton's day!!

 "Mommy I really love trains"

We spent the day with Casey's high school friend (Krista) and her family. Her and her husband moved to Tulsa 12 years ago.

The Artificial Cloud is a sculpture that was made in 1991 by Native American artist Robert Haozous. The sculpture is seventy-two and one-half feet tall, the work was created on the premise that more people would look at a naturally rusting steel cloud than at a real cloud.

The Center of the Universe and Artificial Cloud were both very neat. This is just one other reason why all of our friends and family should come visit us in Tulsa,OK.

We promise to take you to these sights too :)

Winterfest 2011- Downtown Tulsa

 Today C3 went to Downtown Tulsa's Winterfest!

Colton was excited to bring his snow globe to Winterfest and to try out Ice Skating! 

 Winterfest was right outside the BOK Center in the heart of Downtown Tulsa!

The weather was perfect; cold, clear and sunny!

Getting ready to hit the rink!

 Colton was such a trooper; however we only made it around the rink once.

 Happy to be getting our shoes back on!

Santa on a segway!

 Colton was so happy to see Santa, however Santa never stopped and got off this thing. :(

We met up with Casey's high school fried Krista and her family.

I had a nice time meeting new friends and spending the day outside. 

Do something nice...

Today as i was driving I saw a car trying to back out of its street parking space. I slowed down to let this car out of its parking spot. As it was backing up I was able to read his bumper sticker. It said "Do something nice for someone everyday". I'm not normally a fan of bumper stickers, but I really liked this one.

 I am going to try and remember this more often, if not everyday!! 

On my lunch break today I saw this sign:

So I decided that that would be my nice thing of the day. I don't actually know the person my blood will help, but it will one day help someone.

This was my fist time giving blood. I did OK, I felt a bit faint when the nurses starting talking about how hard my vein was to find and how you had to push deeper and ..... well I stopped listening at this point. I am not good with blood or any medical things really, so I'm very proud of myself for going through with this.

 I hope the American Red Cross appreciates my blood.

I gave blood today and all i got was this shirt! (and a bunch of snacks, water, and juice)

So that was my good act of the day!!

As long as my blood does not go to one of the Salvatore Brothers (Vampire Diaries) I'll be happy!

Dear Santa....

This is the first year that Colton has really understood Christmas and he is super excited.

 Today he "wrote" a letter to Santa. According to Colton it says:

"Dear Santa, I love you. Do you love me? Will you bring me presents, tonight? I love you."

Everyday Coltn's teacher at school writes a personal note on something cute or creative Colton does.

This was his note today. He told me that the PS (UPS) man will help Santa. Too cute!

I know that Colton is excited about Christmas.

Here are just a few of the reasons why I love the holiday season:

Christmas Tree Cakes!!! I only buy them this time of year. I like that these ones have sugar crystal's on top. Zebra cakes have nothing on Christmas Tree Cakes!!

CLEMENTINES!!!! We buy boxes and boxes of these every winter!! Can't get enough!!

This year i have found two new favorites!

Peppermint Mocha Latte from Starbucks where have you been all my life?

 I think I may like this tasty treat better than the Pumpkin Spice Latte!

And White Chocolate & Peppermint Pretzel Crisps!!! These are the perfect combination of salty and sweet it could get dangerous!!

What are your favorite treats at Christmas time??

Happy Thanksgiving: Olive Branch MS

C3 spent Thanksgiving in Olive Branch; MS. We had such a wonderful time at Nene and Papa's house! It was sad to say goodbye on Sunday :(

Here are just a few of the pictures that were taken over the holiday weekend. Between myself, my mom and sister we took A LOT of pictures.

The boys had such a fun time playing together!

Jayce, Emry, and Colton- The three musketeers!!

Us girls also had a great time hanging out together!!

The B. Elliott's came for the Holiday weekend too! It was great to see them.

I would like to take a second for an announcement:

PLEASE CHECK THE EXPIRATION DATES ON YOUR SPICES

We happened to find this antique in my mom's spice cabinet!! It is close to 30 years expired!!

As I was taking the pictures my mom says "This isn't going on the blog is it?"

Well yes it is, sorry mom. This is a very important message for all.

We took Colton to his first Japanese Steak House!

 He was so good and enjoyed the show and food!

T-Dog was as good as ever!!

We put together the strangest puzzle, however there were 3 missing pieces in the end :(

 You may recognize this picture on our Christmas Cards that will be sent out in a week or so.

C3 is Thankful for the time we got to spend with my family on Thanksgiving!!

We wish the miles were closer and we had more vacation time.

ooops I did it again.....

Yep I signed up for another STUPID race!!! On January 1st I will be running in the 2012 Tulsa Polar Bear Plunge. 3 COLD Pools, 2 Miles, and 1 Large Metal (that you have to get at the bottom of the last pool!!). Again I will be entering with some co-workers.

I thought I was going to die after running the 4 mile McNellie's Pub Run, and to be honest, it wasn't that bad. So I'm hoping that after running the Polar Bear Plunge I will say the same thing.

This race encourages you to dress up. I haven't thought out of the box too much. I will be going as a Polar Bear!! My co-worker will be dressing up as bacon. Yes, she has a bacon costume. She asked me if I wanted to go as eggs.... ummm... no thanks...

Maybe my 3rd race will be a normal 5k, we'll see.

I'm excited about running this race. I'm also a bit nervous. Today it was really cold and no sun! I hope Jan 1st breaks records for the warmest day in history and the sun is shinning brightly. Looking forward to sharing with all of you my results from the Polar Bear Plunge!