A Whole Lot Of Shakin' Goin' On . . .

You have probably heard by now about the earthquakes
 that occurred in Oklahoma over the weekend.

We did not feel the 4.7 quake that happened a little after 2:00 am Saturday morning.

When I woke up around 5:15 I saw lots of posts on Facebook
 from neighbors and friends who were jerked awake by the shaking.

Hubby and I went about our day shopping at Sam's and
watching college football.
After the OSU victory over Kansas State around 10:45 pm,
I called my sister in Missouri  then,
I jumped on Facebook to post a "Whoo-hoo !!!".
As I was typing the last ! (I never entered the "Whoo-hoo" post) I heard a distant noise.
I told Hubby to turn down the TV!
We heard a train like sound approaching from the southwest.
Suddenly, the shaking started and I kept yelling,
"Earthquake, earthquake, earthquake."
I told Hubby to call our son.
I called my sister back and told her what was happening.
The shaking and window rattling went on for at least a minute.
We soon found out that we had experienced a 5.6 earthquake.
My hands were shaking so bad as I read Facebook posts
and typed posts of my own.
Needless to say it took us quite a while to unwind and settle down
from our night of excitement about winning the ballgame
then a terrifying earthquake!
We were worn out yesterday.

One of my friends posted a fun recipe for
 Earthquake Cake
on Facebook Saturday night and on her
  blog, "I Have A Big Story To Tell" on Sunday.


Thanks for sharing, Lori Lucas!


Wishing you shake free Monday . . .

Weekly Words To Live By #74 . . .

Count your blessings 

name them one by one . . .

and 

it will surprise you what the Lord has done!

Wishing you a blessed day . . .

Saturday Snapshots . . .

Happy Saturday to you all!

It's cloudy, cool and windy today.

Our new Oklahoma State flag is really whipping in the wind.

Go Pokes . . . beat Kansas State!!!

Hubby's at it again smokin' pork loin and hot links.

Yummy!

My geranium is still blooming like crazy.

Poor thing doesn't know its days are numbered.

For your viewing pleasure, a little more 

Thanksgiving Bling 2011.

The entertainment center . . .

Ethan had fun yesterday playing with some of the kid safe decorations.

Wishing you a fun day . . .

Linking with
The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sundays

A Cloche Party . . .

Thank you for stopping by today!

I'm just getting started decorating for Thanksgiving,

but I did want to be a part of 

 Marty's Cloche Party.

So, here are a few pictures of my 

Thanksgiving Bling 2011.

I have a lot more to do for

Thanksgiving Bling 2011!

 I hope you'll check back often to see what is happening.

Wishing you a thankful Thursday . . .

I'm also linking with



 @ French Country Cottage

A Great Giveaway . . .

Melissa from

  Melissa's Heart and Home 

is have a great giveaway to celebrate 3 years of blogging.

Take a look at these wonderful items!

Now, go visit her blog and tell her I sent you!

Halloween 2011

We had a good time last night seeing all the trick-or-treaters

and especially our grandkids.

Emma was a football and of course Ethan was an OSU football player.

Sweet family . . .

Thanks Papaw . . .

Cousin Levi came by to join in on the fun . . .

I'm enjoying my first Halloween . . .

Peekaboo . . .

Happy Halloween ! ! !

The candy is ready for . . .

cute ghosts and goblins!

I have fun memories of trick or treating when I was a kid.

The little lady on the corner gave out the most

yummy popcorn balls.

The neighbors that passed out chocolate bars were always our favorite stops.

Halloween was always a day of fun and innocence for us.

The last day of October means the holidays 

of Thanksgiving and Christmas are fast approaching.  

Enjoy your day . . . don't eat too much candy!  

Weekly Words To Live By #73 . . .

The fall foliage is beautiful right now in our area.

Well worth the wait.

Wishing you a Sunday full of beautiful sights.

Saturday Snapshots . . .

It's a beautiful day here in northeastern Oklahoma.

Can't believe some of my blogging buddies are experiencing snow today.

Here are a few snapshots from around the house.

Don't you just love my little owl votive?

Anxiously waiting for the Baylor vs. OSU game at 2:20 . . .

Love my alma mater . . .

Happy faces waiting for Halloween . . .

It's a "bootiful' day . . .

Pumpkin boy and Casper can't wait to trick or treat . . .

Sister witch and little brother ghost are ready for Monday night . . .

 Wishing you a sensational Saturday . . .

Linking with
Kristen for Share Your Creations
Liz for Autumn Arrives Party
The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sundays

Time With Grandkids Is Grand! ! !

Here are the most recent pictures of our sweet grandchildren.

Emma is almost 8 months old . . .

Laughing with daddy . . .

Ethan sporting his new OSU helmet . . .

Practicing ' Pistols Firing ' . . .

Papaw with his pride and joys . . .

Nana stealing a hug . . .

Thanks for letting me show off my little sweeties!

60 Days . . .

Today is October 25 . . .

which means 2 months from today is Christmas!

I know . . . 

we haven't celebrated Halloween yet.
Good grief, I haven't even bought a real pumpkin yet!

Yes, I realize Thanksgiving is 30 days away.

I have lots of ideas floating around in my head about 

decorating the house and what gifts to buy.  

Have you started  planning for Christmas 2011?

Weekly Words To Live By #72 . . .

I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, 

and in His word I put my hope.

Psalm 130:5

Wishing you a  beautiful Sunday  . . .