Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Giving Thanks...Better Late Than Never

You know when life just gets really slow and boring and there's really not a lot to talk about? Well, that's what has happened to me...thus the reason for no blog updates lately. Just nothing to talk about.

Not buying it? I wouldn't either.

Let's get caught up, shall we? Is it sad I had to look through my camera just to remember what all has happened lately? What a blur...and not because copious amounts of wine were involved.

We spent Thanksgiving in Oklahoma this year and it was wonderful. Brad and I are going to try this thing were we actually enjoy the holidays with our families. This means slowing down and not driving to six different locations throughout Oklahoma and Texas. It'll be a tradeoff each year. So far, I think it's a great plan.

Back to Thanksgiving...time for pictures!

My lovely mother in law and darling sister in law
(Don't we look cute in our gray and black?)

Making Bourbon Sweet Potatoes
(don't mind that pitcher of mimosas sitting there)

My Handsome Helper

Time to eat!

Let's not forget the "kiddie" table

Stella was in the giving spirit. She was giving Charley hell when it came to sharing toys.


The Aftermath of Thanksgiving Dinner

The following Saturday was BEDLAM! And we were pumped. This was a huge game for both OSU and OU and there was only one way to get the day started off right...Orange Pancakes. If you haven't had them, you're missing out. They are a staple in the Bingham household on gameday. That and mimosas...we had to keep the orange theme going.

Fellow tailgaters heading north on I35

We got lucky this year for Bedlam and had a night game. Which meant an entire day full of tailgating.

Brats, burgers, chicken...she did it all. Delish!

A little Jenga action...always entertaining.

Let's take a moment to stop and look at that last picture once more. You may notice this:

I have no words.

The game was certainly exciting but the outcome was not exactly what we were hoping for...so we're going to skip that part.

The following morning we met my parents and grandparents for a beautiful (and tasty) brunch at Bellini's in Oklahoma City.

From left: Baby Liam, Hailey, Grandmother, Granddad, Carmen, Dad, Brad, me, Mom, and Riley

We spent the afternoon catching up with my grandparents, Dad, and Carmen before hitting the road back Dallas. We had a big Monday ahead of us. The day had finally arrived and we were closing on our new house. After 98 days in hotels, we were about to be in our very own place...