My oldest friend, Delisa, got married this weekend. It was a precious ceremony, the reception was the most beautiful I’ve ever seen at my church (so gorgeous I’ve changed my mind about having the reception at some nearby gardens and will be using the fellowship hall and lawn at the church), and a good time was had by all. Congratulations and best wishes to the bride and groom!

That’s right, it’s time for the 2007 Okie Blog Awards! What are the Okie Blog Awards you ask? Well, children, they are simply splendid. It’s a time when all the Okie bloggers come out of the woodwork and nominate their favorite Okie blogs. Magical things happen. People you never knew start to visit your blog, some of them on a regular basis. Some people link you in hopes that you’ll return the favor. It’s a very happy time.

So, Okie bloggers, get yourself on over to the 2007 Okie Blog Awards nomination page, send in your nominations, and cross your fingers that, YES, Susan Lucci, this is your year!

“Runaway Train” - Soul Asylum
“Let That Be Enough” - Switchfoot
“Thought for Thought” - Nick Smith
“Can I Stay” - Ray LaMontagne
“Split Screen Sadness” - John Mayer
“Chasing Cars” - Snow Patrol
“Tiny Dancer” - Elton John
“The Way You Smile” - Aaron Winters
“Hold You In My Arms” - Ray LaMontagne
“You Could Be Happy” - Snow Patrol

And it’s starting to rain.

Heather and I had a great time in Branson. On our way into town we ate at Lambert’s (Home of the Throw’d Roll), but we did not get the hog jowl. I tried to talk Heather into it, but she wouldn’t hear of it. I can’t say anything for the jowl, however, if ever you are south of Springfield, MO or at any of their other locations…stop at this place. It’s a ton of fun.

We got into town, braved the traffic, and made our way to the condo. The Falls. Great place. Our room was even nicer this time. Whirlpool tub, oh yeah. That night we saw the Haygoods. In my opinion it is the best show in Branson. Ahem.

Day Two was spent shopping and checking out the new Landing down by the lake. Great place. I saw it this summer and they are really making a lot of progress. Another thing to check out…not your typical Branson.

Sunday we drove home in rain almost the entire time. It was nice, but very sleepy weather. We stopped at “Ozark Village” to get Aaryn a gift and I will post a picture of that after it’s been delivered. Too funny.

That was my weekend! And tonight is ballroom dancing!

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Originally uploaded by missliz.

We may not have won, but I got some serious shopping done this weekend. New wok, down comforter, duvet cover, fun peasant-looking dress/top, replacement dock connector for my iPod, Philosophy Pure Grace fragrance and cleanser, Philosophy Empowermint 3-in-1, NARS Lipgloss in Stella, magnetic refrigerator calendar, super magnets, tea ball, 6-gal water cooler…and I think that might cover it. Nice weekend.

This is Katie, our new cat. She lives with Mom and Dad so I don’t get to see her very often which is sad. She is adorable and one of the sweetest creatures I’ve known. Her interests include climbing pine trees and air-conditioning.