I Think I Need to Be a Derby Girl...

Friday night Z and I went with our friends, Steve & Michelle, to the Roller Derby. Oklahoma played Texas and we got SMOKED! We lost by 100 points. Ouch. The whole time we were watching the derby, pointing out to our husbands' the amazing bodies these women had, and talking about what a tension release this would be. As many of you know, I am VERY high strung, and I need a way to release the madness inside me. Yoga, not going to do it. I don't have the patience to meditate.... I need something aggressive, hence roller derby! Here is the only problem; I don't know how to roller skate! Well, and let's get real, the minute I got an elbow to the ribcage, I would be crying!

After the derby, we went to my new fave, Big Truck Tacos. Delish! It was hard for my husband to find something he likes, since he only eats out of 2 food groups... Luckily he found tacos with chicken only. After eating, we went to a karaoke bar where the average age was 65 and Conway Twitty was the artist de jour. Steve & Michelle felt bad, since they recommended the place, but all was good when Steve sang "Rhythm of the Night" by DeBarge. O.M.G. It was hilarious! He was really hitting those high notes, too! On the way home from karaoke, I asked Z why he never sings. Honestly, he has an amazing voice. I think he is just too shy. If I could sing 1/2 as good ashe could, I would be singing this blog and making you all listen to it! ~ Amy

DEVASTATION.

Do you ever have a day, or a week, where you just want to rewind and act like it never happened? Well, this is one. First of all, Monday morning Z got a call from his cousin. His brother, Myron, accidentally shot himself while cleaning a gun. He was dead upon arrival. A simple accident that nobody was prepared for. Please pray for our family as they deal with this tragic loss.

To add more fuel to the sad fire, 2 weeks ago at our office, there was an unexpected guest. Security was called immediately and he was escorted off of the premise. The girl he was there to see was totally freaked out. Well, unfortunately (for those in the OKC area) she was found this evening in a car parked outside a hotel in Norman. Her abductor, the same guy that was in our office, killed her, locked himself in the hotel and then after a SWAT standoff, killed himself. One word. Coward.

I am SICK. Sick about all of this. This world is a mess. How does stuff like this happen? So sad. She has 2 little kids. Do you think that guy thought about that? Selfish human. I am heartbroken. Heartbroken for her family, heartbroken for her friends, heartbroken that this happens in a world I live in. Please pray for her family and remember to always tell the people you love, that you love them. You never know when you might not see them again. ~Amy

Two Words: Okie Noodling

Yesterday, I made Z take me to the Okie Noodling Festival. I had a GREAT time! It was so much fun! There is really not a lot to say, I think the pictures say it all...

And to end it, the White Trash T-shirt:


Got to love Oklahoma! ~Amy

Happy Birthday America!

What a fun, yet BUSY weekend! Our celebration of America's birthday started off on the 3rd. My husband's friends LOVE fireworks and invited us to participate this year. Here is a sample of what was bought by Jeff & Brian...

I say a sample, because they had more. Yes, you can see it correctly... the WHOLE bed of the truck is packed down with the best-of-the best fireworks! It was insanely fun! We didn't get home until the wee hours of the morning, because they had SO many!

On the morning of the 4th, we went to church with Anna Ruth (Lance's girlfriend). Her father was giving the sermon. Afterwards, we were invited over for lunch at her parents house. They are such a lovely family. You could feel the love and true Christian spirit in their house. Anna Ruth is 1 of 5 kids! I am so jealous of that... I always thought it would be great to have that big of a family. How fun! Her parents are so warm, and it obviously spilled over to their children.

Once we left there, we ran home to gather the food and fireworks for the Thomas family showdown. I love the 4th in Thomas with Z's family. You never know what you are going to get! I know I am a broken record, but I feel so blessed to have such great people in my life. Z's aunt Kimmy is a blast. I have become so close to her in the last 2 years, and can understand why my husband has a special spot in his heart for her. Kimmy does not have children, so we have already decided to make her our "3rd mother" and take care of her in the future! Maybe in our next home, we will have a small guesthouse in the back. Norma, Debby, and Kimmy can be roomies! That would be hilarious... Anyway, Kimmy loves fireworks as much as Z's friends, so it was round 2 Sunday night! This year I was brave and lit a sparkler... Well, friends, lesson learned. I need to embrace my "city girl" and not try to be something I'm not. I burned my thumb so badly, that I had to ice it for the remaining of the evening and on the way home. Murphy's law should be defined by a snapshot of me!

Bo came along, and he did surprisingly well! I think trying to get this picture with his 4th of July hat was more upsetting than the fireworks! Great times with great people.
Happy Birthday, America!

Riding With Bo...

We have a HIGH maintenance dog! He is absolutely nuts! When we "go" in the car, he goes nuts! My husband has to cover his eyes and mouth because every person he sees, he acts like he is going to attack!

Now, if Z is driving, he sits with me. When this happens, I turn into his recliner.

This dog controls our life! ~Amy