Heather and the girls flew into Dallas on Thursday the 10th and were able to stay for a week. We headed down on Friday, after Brandon's crazy week at work had ended. We didn't get into Norman until midnight, but Heather had cooled off our room, had us some fresh fruit and a lovely welcome note waiting for us.
We were a little worried about how the boys would do, since we haven't stayed in a hotel room with kids since they were a year old. But they did great. We had to turn them sideways on the bed to fit, but they loved being able to sleep together. Heather and the girls room was right next door to ours, so we were able to help each other out a little bit, and it gave the kids more room to move around.
On Saturday we woke up, ate at the hotel, and then headed over to Maga's house. We were kinda in tight quarters with six adults and five kids, so we each took a turn visiting with Maga and then heading outside to watch the kids run around. They played tag, found gumballs of a tress and started playing 'baseball'. They were having a blast.
Brandon, Heather, Jeff, the kids and myself headed out for lunch, before we had complete meltdowns from five kids. And it just so happened that the restuarant we went to was located right next door to a Super Target. (I have to go in it everytime we go to OK). Brandon, the kids, and myself walked around for a little bit before heading back to the hotel for nap time.
After naps, we headed back to Maga's for pizza and some more playing. Since the idea had worked so well before we each took turns watching the kiddo's and even took them for a walk around the block. It was actually kinda relaxing. After we got back, Heather and I took the girls and headed out for a little shopping at Ross Dress For Less. (it's kinda like T>J> Maxx) While we were gone the boys decided to head back to Target and grab some Ice Cream inside at Coldstone.
We had made plans to head to OKC Sunday morning to tour the memorial and to eat lunch with my mother in laws sister and her husband. Sunday morning came, and it was black outside. We decided to hold off on the memorial and just head up for lunch and if it stopped raining we would walk to the memorial.
Brent and Linda have a gorgeous townhome located in the Bricktown Area of downtown. Along with serving us a delicious lunch, they let us spend the entire day playing with all the cool gadgets and toys that they have. Brent enjoyed showing Brandon and Jeff his home theatre, while Heather and I enjoyed their message chair. The kids loved playing on their elevator, and watching movies, and Lincoln even hoped in the message chair and tried it out. The sky cleared out and we headed over to the Oklahoma City Memorial. I had been there once before, but Brandon hadn't been since the bombing took place. It's weird to say it, but it is a very beautiful memorial. We had family friends who had two grandchildren killed that day. It was heartbreaking to look at the wall or memorabilia.
After walking back, Brent brought out the cool toys. Since they live downtown they each have a Segway. We all got to take turns riding around the block and even the kids hopped on. Within minutes Daniel, Lincoln, and Greyson were able to steer it as long as an adult was making it move. Brent took me for a ride on his BMW motorcycle. I've never been a super daring person, but it was really cool. It was hard for me to relax too much on it, after Beth's accident this summer, but I had a blast. Brandon did want to ride on the bike, so Brent took him for a ride in his new Mercedes convertible. Not just a normal one that you would see around the town we live in. And since I am such a car lover, I got a ride too!
After a hour or so of playing outside it was dinner time. We loaded up and drove down to a Mexican place right off the canal, while Brent and Linda rode their segways. We had a yummy, chaotic, but enjoyable meal and then headed back to Norman. The boys fell asleep talking about the segways and mommy riding a motorcycle. We all had a blast!
Monday morning came, and we were a litle worn out! Jeff, Heather and the girls took Maga and Holly (Jeff's sister) out to breakfast at Waffle House, while we slowly got around at the hotel. When they returned we loaded up and headed over to Maga's. We hung around for about a hour and said our goodbyes. Before we headed home, we made a quick stop in Moore, and had Whataburger. YUMMY! I love whataburger and we don't have them in Missouri. Luckily we'll get to eat it from now on whenever we go to OOOOklahoma!
We had a great time, and hated to leave but Brandon had to get back for work and the twins back for preschool!
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