The Adventures of David and Karen

Miscellaneous........

2011-05-22T18:05:00.000-07:00

My newest acquisition - a card catalog cabinet! ----- The Mother's Day flowers from Brett 2 weeks ago are still beautiful. ------ Storm clouds tonight.

A New Look to the Old House

2011-04-21T15:09:00.001-07:00

New windows, sliding glass door, breezeway door, & a freezer. Lots of changes around the old place.

2011-04-09T11:16:00.000-07:00

Somehow I didn't include this pic with the previous post.

Spring Things

2011-04-09T08:13:00.000-07:00

Although we're officially having a drought, nearly everything is in bloom for spring. New windows are being installed too! They look so nice, from outside AND inside.

I'm Not Getting Them Dirty!

2011-03-12T18:03:00.000-08:00

I bought these 'Sloggers' at the Home & Garden Show yesterday from a nursery. They're to wear in the mud while doing yard work. But I've been wanting some wild galoshes to go with my yellow raincoat. These will do.

Retro Phones

2011-03-09T19:45:00.000-08:00

And they still work. Sort of. You can dial out on both, but one's ringer doesn't work, so you can't receive calls -- only because you can't HEAR the calls coming in!

Beautiful Roses

2011-02-13T18:42:00.000-08:00

Dad gave me these roses of the most beautiful, unusual orange shade for Valentine's Day.

OU Women's Basketball

2011-02-12T18:55:00.000-08:00

The OU women played Missouri today, & we were there. The Sooners won by about 20 points, of course.

Day 5, Blizzard 2011

2011-02-05T11:50:00.001-08:00

After we got back from Walmart, the post office, & lunch at Ron's, Scout finally ventured out the front door. With over 14" of snow he was bogged down up to his eyeballs. But the neighbor dogs were waiting for him. He ran them up & down the fence about a dozen times. I rescued him from the 'quicksnow' & brought him inside to rest.

Day 4, Blizzard 2011

2011-02-04T10:21:00.001-08:00

It's snowing, AGAIN! Could get 6 more inches before it stops at 9 or 10 tonight. Add that to the 14 we already have! Then rain &/or snow predicted for Sunday & another storm on Wednesday. Scout won't even go outside. A golden retriever I know might like this white stuff!

Day 3, Blizzard 2011

2011-02-03T16:29:00.000-08:00

Cabin fever has set in. I ventured outside today. Very slick out there. Nearly fell. This the third day the mail hasn't come. No newspaper yesterday. I have been sewing all day on a new little project. Can only watch so much TV & surf the internet. This first picture is of the drift outside B's old room. The second one is of the birds Dad has been feeding. Although he ran out of seed, & we gave them bread crumbs. They're kind of picky; they don't like crumbs as well as the seeds. The third picture is of one of the 'giants' who comes to the buffet. Fourth, is the drift outside S's old room/sewing room/man cave. And fifth, the view out the front door is pretty much the same as yesterday. The sixth picture shows a drift out by the old yard light. And, last, Dad is digging & shoveling, shoveling & digging. He helped get the neighbor get his SUV into his driveway yesterday. And the next door neighbor came yesterday & bladed down our driveway. The low this morning where PaPaw lives was minus 18 degrees! The snow's going nowhere. We have another chance of snow tomorrow. And another storm coming next week. Official word is that my school 'will try to have school Monday.' I love snow days as much as the next teacher, but we'll be in school this year til the fourth of July!

Blizzard 2011

2011-02-01T05:51:00.001-08:00

At 8 a.m. we're up to 10 1/2 inches of snow & counting. Predictions say we could get 20". The storm started last night around 10:30 with thunder, lightning, & sleet. Schools will probably be out the rest of the week.
I stopped to get milk, eggs, bread, water, & cat litter last night on the way home. So we have plenty to eat & drink. Now if the electricity will hold!

2011-01-29T19:17:00.000-08:00

Here are the floating shelves PaPaw made for me. He did a great job. Of course, I didn't expect anything less. Thank you, Daddy!

First Snow

2011-01-20T16:31:00.001-08:00

This photo doesn't do it justice, but the sunrise yesterday before the snowstorm came through was beautiful.

My snowmen in the front window have been waiting for the real white stuff!

Fiesta Bowl in Arizona

2011-01-04T16:27:00.001-08:00

Had a great time. It was great cheering the Sooners to a bowl victory. But the best part was being with Sarah!

Merry Christmas!

2010-12-25T06:34:00.000-08:00

Christmas at PaPaw's

2010-12-24T20:25:00.000-08:00

Christmas Tree - the 2010 Edition

2010-12-18T18:20:00.001-08:00

Finished decorating the tree today. Didn't put on all the ornaments that I have, but I put a few on!

And -- Dad & I got all the gifts wrapped & bagged.

PaPaw's New Tree

2010-12-18T18:15:00.000-08:00

Burnett Mansion

2010-12-17T15:48:00.001-08:00

Have always wanted to see inside this place. Last night we took a tour: BEAUTIFUL!

Little Sister Turns 50!

2010-12-16T14:55:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday to my baby sister!

Love you!

Willie Nelson Concert

2010-12-06T17:25:00.000-08:00

I've always wanted to see Willie Nelson. Well, Friday night Aunt S. & I went to see him!

Happy Thanksgiving to You

2010-11-25T10:48:00.001-08:00

We miss you, Sarah & Billy!

The Concert

2010-11-14T19:50:00.000-08:00

Well worth the money. The concert lasted nearly three & a half hours. It was great! Both are great musicians. Elton John signed autographs for about ten minutes. We all thought his encore would be "Crocodile Rock," but it wasn't. That was the only disappointment of the night.

Texas Tech @ OU / Bobby Barry Day

2010-11-14T18:48:00.000-08:00

Another Year Older

2010-11-07T14:38:00.000-08:00

Now Dad is as old as I am. -- He loves the golf shoes, & they fit great!

Don't Worry, Just a Routine Visit

2010-10-26T18:09:00.001-07:00

Scout just wanted to let all his friends to know that he's fine after going in for a routine blood test. His vet actually called him 'high maintenance' today! We cannot believe she said that!

In With the New!!!!

2010-10-22T14:49:00.001-07:00

I'm beyond excited with my new furniture!! It is BEAUTIFUL. With the new flooring, new paint, & new furniture, we felt like we were sleeping in an elegant hotel last night! Today Dad took me to the furniture store where I got the furniture, & bought me the jewelry armoire. That was totally unexpected. I'm just busy as a bee with my piddling & puttering!

We have a sheet at the window right now, but I have a shade & new curtains ready to be put up.

Out With the Old.................

2010-10-22T14:41:00.000-07:00

The headboard & bed frame were hand-me-down from Daddy & Mama.

I received this desk as a gift when I was about 10 years old. Very sad to give it up.

Got this pine dresser from Walmart in 1984, assembled, stained, & finished it. I was very pleased with my work if I do say so myself. It served us well. Also sad to see it go.

We hauled all three items to Goodwill today. After 31 years of marriage we finally will have a NEW, MATCHING bedroom suite!!!!

Yeeks! A Scorpion in the Kitchen!

2010-10-22T14:37:00.000-07:00

Just before heading off to work Wednesday, I looked down & saw this scorpion crawling across the kitchen floor. He was so fast that I almost didn't have enough time to get my camera. Since I have no tolerance for critters in the house, I squashed him.

End of Days 1 & 2

2010-10-21T05:49:00.000-07:00

Day 1: laminate flooring installed

Day 2: trim re-attached & tile set

Getting the Room Ready

2010-10-16T13:15:00.000-07:00

New furniture calls for painting & new flooring. Last night we bought all the flooring supplies at our favorite home improvement store. Stacked in the corner & wrapped in packing paper are the two pieces of glass I had cut for the dresser & nightstand. Dad & I have gotten just about everything we need to get the project. We are sleeping in S's old room & have stuff piled up in B's old room. The old furniture will go to a church furniture ministry. More progress pics to come.

Would've Been Her 75th Birthday: Sept. 17

2010-09-16T18:34:00.000-07:00

What Is It?

2010-09-16T18:26:00.000-07:00

Looked out the kitchen window early this evening & saw this huge bird (a predator?) eating some poor, unfortunate varmint while perched on the wood pile. One of our little wild rabbits was found dead yesterday by Dad which was probably his snack. Anyway, I'm no 'birdie,' but I think it's either a some sort of hawk or falcon. I watched him through binoculars & snapped pictures from the window for about ten minutes. Dad has seen him in flight, & keeps a close eye on little Scout when outside.

Interesting

2010-09-16T14:57:00.000-07:00

This picture doesn't do it justice, but this light fixture is really beautiful.

Happy Birthday, Sarah!

2010-09-07T17:43:00.000-07:00

Better Late Than Never

2010-09-07T17:39:00.000-07:00

This is the new L.L. Bean raincoat that I ordered, for my birthday. It came today just in time for heavy rains forecast for tomorrow. I should look like the Morton Salt girl in this bright yellow!

Boomer Sooner Birthday Watch

2010-09-06T10:29:00.000-07:00

Thank you, S & B, for the new watch. I love it! Can't wait to start wearing it.

Favorite Things

2010-09-05T14:17:00.000-07:00

The beautiful casserole dish is from S & B for my birthday. It's perfect for my kitchen. -- The OU bag is from my co-workers. Can't wait to take it to a game. -- Made the Halloween wall hanging last week when I got an urge to do some sewing. It's from a t-shirt.

Our New Kitchen

2010-08-25T19:22:00.000-07:00

Our kitchen is finished, and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! Yes, that's the same tile on the counter as on the floor. I liked it so much that I wanted it up on the counters too. And for quite awhile I've been wanting to use the 'tin' on the backsplash. I picked out the bullnose tile trim on the counter, & then had to go to three different stores to get enough. Yes, I plan to change out or paint the door/drawer pulls. And someday we might refinish the cabinets. But it's all good now. Our friend did a really good job.

Not Very Glamorous

2010-08-06T07:26:00.000-07:00

OK, it's not too glamorous to hang-dry your laundry, but a few years ago when I did it consistently, it was saving $20 per month on the electric bill. I just started doing it again recently. Of course, I machine dry the dress clothes & a few other things.

Who's Leading Whom?

2010-07-20T15:15:00.000-07:00

Scot & his "PaPa" out for a walk.

Pima Air & Space Museum

2010-07-20T15:05:00.000-07:00

Despite walking 80 acres in 108-degree weather, this museum was very interesting. PaPaw really enjoyed it.

A Trail Ride ?

2010-07-19T13:25:00.000-07:00

This is what I saw on the way to the post office one day last week. Didn't know what to make of it, so I just pulled over & took pictures -- OF COURSE!

Mt. Lemon, Catalina Mountains

2010-07-14T12:04:00.001-07:00

AMAZING rock formations! I only took about 400 pictures on this part of the trip. Here are a scant few.

Diamondbacks Win Over Yankees

2010-07-14T11:50:00.000-07:00

The score was 10-3, I think. Three homeruns & five runs in the first inning. The fans were evenly divided; half for the D'backs, half for the Yankees. It was a great game!

Hoover Dam

2010-07-08T16:14:00.000-07:00

Looking at the BIG Picture

2010-07-05T16:56:00.000-07:00

Watching TV is much easier now that we got our new TV!

Tea for Two, Two for Tea

2010-07-05T06:49:00.000-07:00

This mother-daughter tea was great fun!

Finished!!!

2010-06-13T19:35:00.000-07:00

I LOVE our new floors!

Peaches

2010-06-13T19:32:00.000-07:00

Our little peach tree is loaded with peaches. Dad picked about half so the birds & rabbits wouldn't get them. Maybe we can eat a few before they're all gone.

Flooring: Day 3

2010-06-04T05:56:00.000-07:00

This is what the living room floor looked like at the end of Day 3. Nothing has been done in the kitchen yet. I'm hoping that our friend will be able to get all of the laminate flooring down in the dining area today.

Flooring: Day 2

2010-06-03T06:17:00.000-07:00

At the end of Day 2 half of the living room floor is covered. All of the furniture shown now has felt pads on the bottom, making each piece easier to slide. EASIER, not EASY. The piano was, and has always been, HEAVY! First Dad moved all of the furniture shown across the room so our friend can work on the other half.

New Flooring, Day 1

2010-06-02T04:52:00.001-07:00

We're having a friend install new wood laminate (engineered) flooring & tile flooring. The laminate in the living & dining rooms; the tile in the kitchen work area. We moved nearly everything to the garage. Ugh! Two china cabinets, two curio cabinets, and a 7 ft. tall bookcase to unload! Can't wait til it's all done!!

Made by Daddy

2010-05-30T19:02:00.001-07:00

Daddy made Aunt S & I matching clocks out of the 100-year-old walnut wood left from his grandmother's bread box. Isn't it beautiful?!

WNBA Shock

2010-05-29T19:57:00.001-07:00

Went to watch the WNBA Shock vs. Indiana Wolves tonight at the BOK. Got to sit in Dad's company's suite!

Gravy Over All

2010-05-29T11:12:00.000-07:00

Took Sugar & went to B'ville to decorate Papa's grave for Memorial Day. Stopped here for lunch. Dad got his favorite, hamburger steak, with 'gravy over all.'

Un-Wanted!

2010-05-26T16:30:00.000-07:00

After school Monday this was on the back porch outside my room. The janitor who killed it said it was a water mocassin, but a maintenance person said it was a king snake. Whatever it was, it about 5 or 6 feet long and had white on the inside of its mouth. The white spot in the middle is where it bit itself trying to bite the janitor!

A Gully 'Warsher"

2010-05-23T13:55:00.000-07:00

Thank You, Dear Daughter

2010-05-12T14:00:00.000-07:00

Beautiful flowers for Mother's Day from S & B!

Thank you both.

OU Spring Red/White Game

2010-04-18T13:53:00.000-07:00

Went to the Sooners Football Spring Red/White Game yesterday in the steady rain. We lucked out by getting their early (any surprise?) and sitting underneath the eaves of the home side where the press box is. It was chilly/cold, but we stayed dry.

We went to J.R.'s Barbeque for lunch, and that's where the last two pictures were taken.

It Always Happens

2010-04-17T05:26:00.000-07:00

It never fails. Everytime I layout my quilt squares, Scout wants to be right on top of them. Either he snuggles in for a nap, or brings a toy or chew with him! This will be a lap-size, and is made of turquoise and teal.

Easter

2010-04-04T16:19:00.001-07:00

After Easter dinner Drew took grandma by the hand, led her to the shed, and wanted his grandpa to take him for a mower ride!

Looks like I posted the same group picture twice -- a technical difficulty.

A Nice Evening

2010-04-04T16:17:00.001-07:00

Had a nice evening with old friends last night!

PaPaw and His Air Force Uniform

2010-04-04T16:13:00.000-07:00

PaPaw recently had his Air Force uniform cleaned. Here he is trying it on & proving to me that it's too little for him!

A Book and a Quilt

2010-03-26T14:48:00.000-07:00

Bought this book set recently at the book fair. It came with a swatch of fabric. Think I'll make a small quilt to go with it. Maybe someday I'll have a grandchild to read it to.!?

Sunflowers, Snow, & Spring

2010-03-21T17:14:00.000-07:00

Red All Over

2010-03-20T20:44:00.000-07:00

This is the first full-size quilt I've made for myself. I call it, "Red All Over." It's sort of multi-themed: hearts, OU, a VBS t-shirt, a couple of Mama's blouses, & anything else I had that was red or pink. I backed it with a couple of red bed sheets. It's so large it could keep a whole row of people warm at a football game!

The First Day of Spring! Whatever.....

2010-03-20T09:07:00.001-07:00

Yes, those are our jonquils being covered with snow. Yesterday it was 70 degrees; today we're getting snow -- possibly up to 8 inches. Go figure.

The Bird Mansion

2010-03-20T09:01:00.000-07:00

This is the bird house Daddy made for us three or four years ago. A friend gave us the pipe, and Dad put it up this week. Very large + very heavy = not an easy job to do!

Ready for Easter

2010-03-20T08:54:00.001-07:00

Dad always likes for me to have a new Easter outfit.
So, after trying on about 30 outfits at Penney's, I decided to go to Dillard's (where he wanted me to go in the first place!). I walked in, saw this, and knew that was exactly what I'd been looking for! Of course, I needed just the right shoes, so I stopped at Famous Footwear on the way out of the mall and got these sandals. And it only took me about three torturous hours! I'd completely missed lunch and barely had the strength to go through a Wendy's drive-through lane to get a 'value' Dr. Pepper and an order of 'value' fries.

Happy St. Patrick's Day

2010-03-17T05:45:00.001-07:00

50s Day at School

2010-03-10T13:56:00.001-08:00

We had '50s Day at school today to coincide with the book fair. Yes, that's me wearing my 9th grade Band sweater (I got a white one my jr. year, but I LOVED this one!), loafers (w/pennies taped on!), Mama's earrings, Dad's h.s. class ring, & my class ring. Oh, and I've got on my old charm bracelet containing one million charms.

Students and teachers in costumes were judged by a panel of sixth graders, and Mrs. M. & I were declared co-winners! Our prize is sending our class to the library for 30 minutes!!! I was hoping for cash or food, but being relieved of students for a half hour will definitely do!

"How To" Books !

2010-03-07T12:43:00.000-08:00

Bought these books at school. CUTE ideas. Don't know if I'll ever use any of them, but I've got them anyway!

Cardinal in the Tree

2010-03-07T12:39:00.000-08:00

This cardinal was in the backyard before Dad started grilling steaks today.

Recuperating

2010-03-06T17:03:00.000-08:00

Scout is recuperating from minor surgery. He had a tooth pulled, his teeth cleaned, a blood test, and a shot. Not to worry though: he's back to his normal grouchy self!

Ign'ernt Ridge Revenge

2010-03-04T15:28:00.000-08:00

Dad's company had a chili fest today. They were to name and bring a pot of chili. I named our chili "Ign'ernt Ridge Revenge" after a place near where PaPaw grew up. The first I heard of it was when he mentioned it about a year ago. I think it's the funniest name!

Eric Clapton / Roger Daltrey Concert

2010-03-04T15:25:00.000-08:00

Tuesday night we went to the Eric Clapton / Roger Daltrey concert. They were both great! Very good concert.

Let There Be Light

2010-02-23T19:21:00.000-08:00

Identical ceiling fans!

I Didn't Make This

2010-02-23T15:24:00.000-08:00

For a baby born in our church. Well, actually the baby was born in a hospital, not in our church building!

A Belated Valentine's Day

2010-02-20T09:47:00.000-08:00

Just got back from our Valentine's Day / stay-cation. We had a great time.

Valentine Day Snow

2010-02-14T17:43:00.000-08:00

It's quite a winter. We woke up a a very light blizzard this morning. It didn't stick to the roads, & by the time we left church, a lot of it was gone.

A Big Surprise

2010-02-13T15:51:00.000-08:00

I started this quilt for Sarah right after Christmas, & it just arrived on her doorstep today! I think she was really surprised. The t-shirts are from church youth group, college, & missionary days. It was a fun to make.

From Dad

2010-02-13T15:48:00.001-08:00

Dad got me this pretty watch, along with some large hoop earrings and some clothes for Valentine's Day.

This Is What Someone Will Be Receiving Soon

2010-02-11T16:18:00.000-08:00

Just a Peek!

2010-02-10T14:21:00.000-08:00

They're Not Real

2010-02-07T17:24:00.000-08:00

A silk floral arrangement for Sugar for Valentine's Day. We gave it to her a week early because you never know about the weather around here -- we're supposed to have two rounds of snow before next weekend!

Frozen Rug

2010-02-06T17:42:00.001-08:00

Last weekend we used old throw rugs on our car windshields to make it easier to get the ice & snow off.

Wacky Weather Pix

2010-02-06T17:37:00.000-08:00

More horizontal ice -- on an outside chair at Sugar's.

Notice the horizontal icicle.

Official Measurement at Our House

2010-01-30T10:23:00.000-08:00

This big, black crow must weigh 8 to 10 lbs. All the bigger birds prefer the dry dog food while the little birds like the bread crumbs.

My snow measurement in the backyard is 6 1/2 inches.

Scout doesn't concern himself with the harsh weather outside. He's catching some rays for the few minutes the sun shone today.

Annie does her business and is heading back to the garage.

Just a path to the mailbox.

Dad heading back to the house.

Underneath All That Snow..

2010-01-29T16:03:00.000-08:00

The first picture was taken Wednesday as I came into our neighborhood -- the day before the current winter storm hit. Wicked looking, yet beautiful, clouds.

The second picture shows what is actually underneath all that snow -- about 3/4" to 1" of ice.

The rest of the pictures were taken between noon and 1pm today. Dad went out to clean (chisel) the ice off the windows of his car, and I donned my new coat & boots and walked all around the house and up & down the street taking pictures.

When I woke from my 'long winter's nap' at 3:30, it was snowing big time. It's still snowing now (6:30 pm), & I'd say we have at least 6".

The bird pictures? Dad has been feeding them. I heated up some stale brown-&-serve rolls and crumpled them up for them. I'd say I did my good deed for local audubon society today.

We only lost our electric for about an hour early yesterday evening. Just long enough for me to get candles in each room & my oil lamps burning.

Of course, a snow day spent inside makes me cook & bake more. This morning I made sausage & scrambled eggs. I bought the eggs from a student who raises chickens. I also make a double recipe of meatloaf. I've got beans soaking for bean soup tomorrow. I reorganized my refrigerator freezer & found all sorts of stuff I'd forgotten. I think I'm thawing some cookie dough, at least I hope so!

2010-01-16T06:38:00.000-08:00

Mama

Mr. Robin Red Breast

2010-01-09T17:23:00.001-08:00

This morning we had a male robin in our backyard, along with a bluejay & a female robin. Of course, I had to take this picture through the kitchen window.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Catoosa

2010-01-09T17:18:00.000-08:00

We haven't gone to Sugar's through 'dysfunction junction' in so long, we hadn't seen the Hard Rock sign. Don't know how long it's been up.

You Never Know What You'll Bring Home

2010-01-09T06:17:00.000-08:00

Saw a Macy's ad for a $19.99 pressure cooker yesterday morning in the newspaper. So after eating lunch at B's store, off I went to the mall. After buying it I wandered over to the furniture department & spotted this chair. The color is actually a green, the color of our current carpet. I wanted something less than $100 for our bedroom to replace this lounge/game chair (?). Have only had this thing two months, but to say I dislike it is putting it mildly. Dad has been using it to watch TV & loves it. It sits right down on the floor, has no handles to move it around, & is in the way all the time. A sales person brought the new chair down to meet me at one of the outside doors. It fit perfectly in my backseat. Yea! I didn't try the trunk because it was full of all my recyclables - glass, plastic, aluminum, & metal cans. On my way to my car I stopped at Penneys to buy the glass slipper that I had already seen on the way in. Four hours & three purchases later, I had cured my 'cabin fever!'

My Glass Slipper

2010-01-08T14:36:00.001-08:00

This picture doesn't do it justice, but I found these glass slippers for sale at JCPenney's today. I had to have one. It's filled with hand soap, flowers, & glass beads. I know I don't need another knicknack, but it's so unusual & pretty.

I LOVE IT !

2010-01-04T16:05:00.001-08:00

This is the insulated lunch bag Sharon gave me for Christmas. I just love it! Thanks, Sharon!

Sugar's 81st

2010-01-04T16:00:00.000-08:00

Sooners Win a Bowl !

2009-12-31T15:20:00.000-08:00

Yeah!! The Sooners won the Sun Bowl in El Paso against Stanford!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

More of the White Stuff

2009-12-29T17:19:00.001-08:00