The Senator and I are celebrating our 16th wedding anniversary today, except we are not really celebrating…..together.  I mean, I happen to be in the Land of Lincoln at a board meeting….and he is not….in the Land of Lincoln.  Although, I am sure he wishes he could be.  I mean, the Presidential Library and Museum were incredible and right in line with his area of interests.

I’m sure I forgot to mention that one of his goals in life is to rent a “recreational vehicle” and drive to all of the Presidential Libraries….

Doesn’t that sound like fun?

I beat him to this one however, and without the RV.

I will say this about Springfield,  the Capitol has a really cool dome.

But, that is not what I want to think about on our 16th Wedding Anniversary.

I want to cherish all of the special memories we have had and celebrate the fun ones ahead….which may or may not include a cross country trek in a large, over-sized vehicle.

Big hugs and kisses to my Senator!  See you soon!

My first born started school a few weeks ago.

He is a freshman in high school now and tall. VERY tall.  In fact, this photo doesn’t capture the essence of his tallness.  He past the Senator in height a month or so ago.  He eats a lot too.

I’d like to think this photo indicates my first born will be kind to me when I’m a little old lady…..Or, maybe I like it because it reminds me of a time when he was little and we used to play together.

Literally, it seems like only yesterday when he would dress up in costumes……….

Now, we are w-a-y too cool for that type of thing.

SW

Last weekend we ventured out to our good friend’s farm.

It had been four years since we’d been up there.  None of us could believe it had been that long since our last adventure.  It seems like only yesterday at this farm that the Senator nearly blew up a car with one of his many firework displays!

I mean, we all know the Senator has pyrotechnical tendencies.  And, on the drive up to this farm, there are always many….I mean MANY opportunities to purchase fireworks….especially during the summer months.  It would also be an understatement to think the Senator would overlook this popular buyer’s market.

So, when the Senator arrived at the farm with a truck load of fire four years ago…..and in the process of demonstrating his mastery of the art of fire nearly blew up a car when one launched sideways.  Seriously.  Sideways just like a missile….NOT surprising we haven’t been asked back…..until last weekend.

The topic of the farm came up just prior to the Holiday weekend and we all jumped on the idea of heading up there for a nice, relaxing evening in the Oklahoma heat and humidity.

It really is peaceful.  Promise.

The girls posed for a pic prior to demonstrating some cheer stunts.

The boys were definitely conjuring something up…..yep.  Whatever they were planning I’d bet it had to do with fire!

Meanwhile, back up at the hacienda…..the cooks were not in the kitchen, but watching the beautiful Oklahoma sunset.

Sometimes, last minute gatherings prove to be the most fun.  My BFF pulled this one off in less than 24.  Not too shabby!

Happy Weekend!