We've Never Been to Spain...

...but we've been to Oklahoma.

A glimpse from the plane...

Always the first stop after a non-stop flight. But this restroom has some added interest. We don't see this at McCarran. But then I guess we don't see slot machines at Will Rogers Airport.

It always amazes me how beautiful and diverse is the landscape of this country. The volatility of the weather in Oklahoma lends to some amazing colors and scenery. Here are some of the calmer pictures of weather. More not-so-calm pictures are coming.

Our visit to Oklahoma to visit Dad, Jean and Uncle George was not too long after the recent tornado(es) at the end of May. Actually, Dad told us that this year, just in the state of Oklahoma, there have been SIXTY NINE tornadoes. That's basically 13-14 tornadoes a month. Or almost one every other day.


There was some local damage nearby.

Uncle George! Always happy to see us and we are always so happy to see him! If you haven't met and spent time with Uncle George, you should try to get over to Guthrie. You are missing OUT.




We happened to visit over Father's Day this year. I cannot remember the last time I was with my dad on Father's Day, so that made this trip extra special!

We had plenty of great food at places like The Boneyard, Cracker Barrel, Habanero and Dad's House. :)

Love me some Cracker Barrel.

Jean playing the golf tee game at Cracker Barrel with Uncle George supervising.

Lookee what I found at Cracker Barrel. Yum!

All of us at Habanero mexican restaurant.

We watched some great movies, including Lonesome Dove, which is now quite possibly tied for First Place in our book for Best Westerns Ever. Our original favorite is Tombstone.

I'm your huckleberry.

We also watched some storms. Mezzzzmerizing. I can see why people just stand outside with their faces turned upward staring at the sky with a blank look on their face. I was one of those recently. I would probably be one of those standing outside with my camera filming a tornado down the street.

No...no, actually I don't think I would be one of those people. I think I would be one of those people grabbing my husband, dogs and as much Coke Zero, lip gloss and clean underwear I could carry. Maybe a bottle of Tabasco for Eric. (I keep a small bottle in my purse for when we travel.)

I know you are thinking that I should probably take water, but Daddy has that already in the shelter.

Downtown Guthrie is a wonderfully historic place dating back to the late 1800's. It was the first capital of the state, and has many beautiful red brick buildings that house cafes, antique shops and many other types of businesses. Many movies have been filmed here, including parts of Rainman.

After browsing through many of the shops downtown, we also went to a "modern" mall for some shopping and a treat!


Come to mama.

 


Jean tried out threading! And it was only FOUR dollars. Took about 5-10 minutes.

Being the germ-a-phobe I am, I freaked out a little inside when she put the thread in her mouth, but it didn't come near Jean. She just used her lips/teeth to hold it.

Good advice from Dad: Never Steal a Stetson.

I don't know exactly what happens if you do. Maybe Gus and Woodrow will pay you a visit.

And, why yes. Yes, that would be biscuits and gravy on his plate that he made us for breakfast that morning.

 And just like that, our trip was over and we were headed home.

 One last cloud picture for your dreams.

Happy Independence Day!