These are a few of my favorite things…

Stumbled upon my favorite frozen custard place on the way from Arkansas to Spavinaw! I chose a pumpkin/vanilla custard “Concrete” with roasted pecan halves and marshmallow creme blended in it…absolutely divine! The family cabin at Spavinaw Lake Tontitown Winery This was the perfect night to pop in here. We got an accidental discount, scoring a…

Camping out in the Buffalo Wilderness

Full force here;this is how beautiful it looks when it’s not just a trickle

Wagon Wheel Pasta

Wagon Wheel Spinach Vodka Sauce Pasta 2-3 c. spinach 4 cloves Garlic 1 jar vodka sauce wagon wheel pasta shells 1 c. cottage cheese 1-2 c. 2% mozzarella (or italian cheese preferred), shredded 1 T Olive oil Salt Pepper Fresh basil, Italian seasoning, or oregano on top Cook pasta; set aside. Sauté sliced or diced…

Colorado knows how to brew

Yeti Imperial Stout from Great Divide Brewing Co is the creamiest best flavored stout I’ve tried in months. I liked it so much I couldn’t wait even for a quick photo before drinking down almost half of it. I actually can’t remember trying a better beer than this one ever–must try.

Crazy sunset run

An intermittently rainy day has made for an interesting sunset this evening. This is by far the best location for sunsets in Tulsa.

Delicious Pumpkin Cookies

Pumpkin Cookies 1 c. butter, room temp 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 c. brown sugar, packed Mix well until light and fluffy Then add next three ingredients to first mixture: 1 c. canned pumpkin 1 egg 1 t. vanilla Mix the dry ingredients below and gradually add to above mixture: 2 c. flour 1 t. baking…

OSU Homecoming

I haven’t been back here in years!  It was fun to experience the whole “walk-around” again.  It kind of made me miss the good ol’ easy college days. I definitely don’t miss pomping though! Look at how much work was put into each one of these. Nostalgic…go Thetas! Theta Pond Memory lane

My 30th birthday weekend

This car was parked in valet outside of a fancy hotel in Dallas during OU Texas game weekend. I’ve never seen anything like this ridiculousness. Here I am at Dream Cafe for my birthday lunch (using my free bday entree coupon!!) in Dallas with my best friend Christina. If you are wondering what the white…

Slimy!

I ran across this on my run in Washington on the trail to Bellingham, pretty gnarly

It’s a family tradition!

Every two years my mother’s side of the family reunites to catch up over drinks, food and dancing out in Osage Hills State Park in the wilderness of Oklahoma.  I saw a different side of Osage Hills this year and found the awesome hiking trails!  I was filled with joy when I saw the trail…