It's Been WAY too Long...

It's been way too long...since I have blogged! So here is my laundry list of excuses of things that have kept me busy to the point of non-blogging...God has filled my life with amazing opportunities & amazing family, friends and new people...here are the pics to prove it...

I took my profession to the next level as the OSC for Capital Homes

I did some lobbying at the Oklahoma State for laws effecting Home Builders. This is me, with Senator Rick Brinkley and Mindy Baker- Capital Homes Sales Exec.

I was appointed the Social Media & Communication Chair for Oklahoma Professional Women in Building- this is me, Kimmi Houston (the National Chair for PWB) and Mindy Baker- Capital Homes Sales Exec at the OSHBA Spring Boards  

I organized & hosted 3 Trade Shows at 3 of our model homes- this is in Bixby at Providence Hills- we had around 45 people in attendance! 

I found out that big scissors they always use- really ARE scissors- when I cut the ribbon for the Sapulpa Chamber Ribbon Cutting for Capital Homes' new model home!

I changed things up a bit with New Red Highlights in my hair!

I organized & worked at various Events promoting Capital Homes-  like the Oklahoma Wedding Show

I made my first Diaper Cake for my new nephew baby Kade! and I hosted my sis-in-laws baby shower!

I became an Aunt for the 5th time! My sister in law & her hubby had the most precious cutest little boy on cinco de mayo! Kade Aaron Runk! Love him!

We took a "cousin" trip to the zoo over Spring Break! The kids & nephews w/ my mom at the Tulsa Zoo- you are never too old to enjoy the good ole Zoo!

I worked the Capital Homes Booth at the Owasso Trail Days Business Expo! 

I enjoyed a Red Dirt Concert w/ my Hubby at the Cains! 

I bought an iphone 4 for myself and ipod touch 4 for Mady so we could Facetime while she's at her dads- her brother already had one- so now we all stay in touch a little better- which makes it nice!

I attended Charity Events like Owasso Community Resources Casino Night.

I was in such a scatter brain hurry that day after working an event all day then coming home to change & be back in Owasso for the OCR event- I put on two different pairs of heels & had to buy new ones before the event!

The Kids and I  took a short trip OKC to watch my mom be inducted as the first female NE Oklahoma VP of Okla Elks Lodge. She and my grandmother both won awards for their performance at their Rituals Competitions. I am very proud of them!

I witnessed my nephew Logan go to his first prom- it was so bittersweet- man Im getting old & time flies too fast!

Mady girl had her first piano recital 5/15/2011 she did great! so proud of her!

I had a wonderful Mother's Day with some of my favorite people!

and my kids gave me the best gift- they GOT ALONG all.day.long for one day! 

I worked the Keller Williams Trade Show

I was honored to be the guest of the Honorary Chairman for this event...it was a magical night at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Tulsa!

I got dolled up- hair and make up did & wore fake eyelashes for the first time for the Hispanic Excelencia Awards Gala! 

Mady finished up the 3rd grade- here she is with her group of BFFs and her all time fave teacher Mrs. Jeffries! She made STRAIGHT A's all year & was listed on the Superintendent's Honor Roll!

Daxon finished up the 5th grade- he was listed on the Principal's Honor Roll- with Mrs. Vance- our all time fave teacher- what a blessing she was to our family this year! We will miss her! AND I cannot believe my son will be in Junior High in August *tear*

My baby girl turned 9 another tear

She had a big Diva Birthday Bash....fashion stage, decorations, arts & crafts & hair feathers!

We enjoyed some lake time over Memorial Day weekend!

AND LAST BY NOT LEAST- MARCH 8TH I BOUGHT A NEW CAR!!! A SUPER CUTE PT CRUISER CONVERTIBLE!! THE KIDS SAID WE ARE "FINALLY PIMPIN" WHICH I GUESS IS A GOOD THING!!! 

JUST A FEW MORE PICS OF BABY KADE BEFORE I END THIS BLOG...LIFE IS SO SWEET!

MY FAVE PIC- look at his lil hand compared to Dustins

Uncle Dustin loves his new nephew Kade!

Shes Smitten!

He loves being a big cousin!

Right after he was born! I was so blessed to be able to share that precious day with Heather, Aaron & Kade! What a blessing!

A Mushy Valentine's Day Blog: Warning May Contain Lovey Dovey Sentiments

                                                              Our First VDay together 2007


In celebration of our fourth Valentine's Day together...I am writing a mushy love blog!

When I look at the pictures of us on Valentine's Day in 2007- our first Vday together only two months into our courtship- I am A-Mazed at all the things we have been through together- good and bad in the four years since we took this pic. I often wonder if my Hubby would have run screaming in the other direction if he had known what a hand full, loaded with baggage, mess I was (maybe still am). But then I remind myself a night too long after this pic was taken when I was dealing with some not so great things and he told he had broad shoulders to carry us both through whatever life brought our way. He was right- he has carried us both through many ups and downs and I revere him for his strength and loyalty through life's celebrations and tragedies.

So on this lovey dovey day of L-O-V-E I want to thank God for giving me my Hubby, aside from my children and sister- he is the best thing in my life and I am certain I would not be who I am today if I did not have him in my life. He lets me chase my dreams...no matter what the cost! He stands by me and always has my back! I can be who I am with him and I never have to worry that he won't understand what I am trying to say or do- because he just GETS ME! His love is solid and unconditional and I am certain that are hard times are past us and our future together is bright and full of amazing things!

Whatever we have overcome together has only made us stronger and brought us closer and to me- that is the true test of love- those who can go through, excuse me, Hell together, and come out on the other side stronger, determined and driven to get to the top of the mountain- hand in hand. We have reached our mountain top and what a journey it has been. Through custody battles, financial struggles (because of the custody battles), selling houses, moving, flipping houses, losing loved ones, and a failed IVF- we are still madly in love just like we were on the day this picture was taken- even more so now because of everything we have been through together.

I could not ask for a better husband, a more perfect match or a better man to share my life- even in the crazy times! Thank you Hubby for loving me through everything and being my #1 Fan! You are THE BEST! MUAH!

Music Heals the Soul? I Say Music WITH a Side of Dancing Heals the Soul!

It's been nearly two years since the Hubby and I enjoyed a night out on the town. Not that we don't like going out and dancing...we LOVE to! We just seldom make time for ourselves to do the fun stuff! We were kidless and Hubby the day off Friday so Thursday night we ventured out with family and friends and danced the night away!

As we drove to Tulsa I started thinking about exactly WHY it had been so long since we had been dancing since we love it so much. I decided the last two years have just been busy and challenging! Here's a little breakdown: for 11 months we were entrenched in a custody battle (that thankfully we put to rest in May 2010), we sold a house, remodeled and moved into another house, lost a beloved grandfather, lost a beloved family dog, we spent all of summer 2010 at the lake (our best summer yet), the kids switched schools (for the best), kids school & sports, I walked away from working in public education to begin a new career in new home sales, writing & marketing and we spent two months preparing, go through (11 days in Vegas) IVF to try to have a baby which ended in a miscarriage. So I would say I understand WHY it's been so long since we took time to enjoy ourselves by spending the night out on the town.

We danced our hearts out for nearly 4 hours. Singing, laughing and mostly- DANCING! As we were enjoying the evening I looked my hubby in the eyes and I was overwhelmed by the fact that after everything we had been through...we are still as happy as the first day we fell in love! He still gives me chills when he touches, makes me laugh and sweeps me off my feet when we dance! I am truly blessed!

Even though a part of me remains in recovery mode I can say that for the first time since November I felt healed! By the music and especially by the dancing...my soul was calmed and I felt NORMAL again! Thank you Lord for giving us music and giving couples like Hubby and I dancing...so when we are climbing our way out of the valley we can do so while dancing  and singing!

I AM DEDICATING THIS POST TO MARY KATHRYN RIDENOUR...LIFELONG SPERRY/SKIATOOK RESIDENT, MOM, GRANDMOTHER, GREAT-GRANDMOTHER, SISTER, COUSIN, AUNT, FRIEND AND LOVING CHRISTIAN WOMAN WHO WENT TO BE WITH HER LORD JANUARY 1, 2010. SHE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY. HER GRANDDAUGHTER SHARED WITH ME YESTERDAY THAT SHE ENJOYED READING MY IVF BLOG POSTS AND WOULD ALWAYS VISIT WITH HER ABOUT IT. SHE LOVED SINGING AND I HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES OF HER IN THE CHURCH CHOIR. KATHRYN WAS SUCH AN ENCOURAGEMENT AND INSPIRATION TO ME WHEN I WAS STRUGGLING!  I WAS BLESSED TO KNOW HER!