Table Rock Lake

This past weekend, I got the wonderful opportunity to join Cooper (Aka. Nicholas, aka. my boyfriend, aka love of my life! =)  ) and his sweet parents on a road trip to the great Table Rock Lake in Missouri. Several months ago Cooper got suckered into buying a timeshare special advertising trip at Bass Pro (they talked him into it by giving him a Bass Pro Gift Card on the spot, and saying he would get even more when he actually gets out there, which was perfect, since he loves that store and everything it, why not get a trip out of 'em too?? Right!? ) Anyways, we got a chance to go stay at the Big Cedar Lodge, which was absolutely gorgeous. I forgot how beautiful Missouri is! The trees were on the verge of changing towards the Fall colors, and the weather was perfectly in the 70s. Our lodge that we stayed in was decorated in a log cabin theme and we had a beautiful view of the lake and trees outside our windows, with a balcony to go out and sit and enjoy the lovely weather and scenery. It was also furnished with a full kitchen and even had a washer and dryer. It would be the perfect place to go to, to spend a week or so. The camp grounds of Big Cedar Lodge had several pools and hot tubs, and a sand volleyball court for all guests to use. They even had a lazy river that is opened in the summer months.

We got to Missouri on Friday, and we to Branson to eat and walk around downtown. They have several outside shops, and the set up of downtown was very cute. There were many people walking around, and people carried lawn chairs down to a stage to listen to artists perform. We also made it to a 5 and 10 Store. I didn't even know what this was until we got there. It is an old store filled with pointless stuff. Pretty much everything from your childhood and from your grandparents house is in there! It was a sight to see for sure though!

Like I said.... EVERYTHING from your childhood.. =)

We then, grabbed some yummy ice cream cones and a phosphate drink...yes, I said PHOSPHATE...and NO I had no idea what in the heck that was until I tried one! Ha ha I guess this is what they had before actual sodas? I am still confused about it, but I assume this is how my own future children will react when I mention cassette player one day.. =(   . That night we went back to our lodge to enjoy fun conversation and each others company.
Saturday came, and we all got up and ate a huge breakfast at a restaurant on the campgrounds there at Big Cedar, then Cooper and I had to go to hear the salesmen give their sales pitch about buying into a timeshare.. bleh.. But don't worry guys... we said no..then we said no again..then again..and one more time again we said...NO, so we could get on with our day!
We headed to the lake to rent a boat, Cooper got lucky that the water was cold, or else we would have been on a ski-boat, but with the water being cold he somehow managed to rent a bass fishin' boat for us. We spent a few hours fishing, then rode around the lake some soakin' in the breathtaking beauty of God's country.

Cooper caught the only fish we caught of the day.. haha

This was my only catch of the day..

Cooper's sweet parents Karen and Kevin

Saturday night we went to Old Chicago for the first half of the OU vs. Missouri game. Surprisingly, there seemed to be almost more OU fans there than Missouri! Then, we went back to Big Cedar to watch the rest of the game. Sunday we got up and went to Branson for breakfast at Cracker Barrel, then headed back to reality, back to our stompin' roots in Oklahoma.

Overall it was a great trip. It was nice to get away for a while and get brought back down to remember to soak in the beauty of this land. Table Rock lake is beautiful! I would definitely recommend taking a trip there, if you have not yet been. I really enjoyed spending time with Cooper and his parents. They are extremely fun and it is always good times with them. I am so blessed to have gotten to take this trip with them. God is so great, giving me opportunities such as these, to enjoy travel and explorations, while making sweet memories with others.

"I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me. No wonder my heart it glad, and I rejoice. My body rests in safety. For you will not leave my soul among this dead or allow your holy one to rot in the grave. You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever," Psalm 16: 8-11

California Dreams Tour 2011

So last night my sister and I went to Katy Perry's California Dreams tour in Tulsa at the BOK center. We had such a fun evening, it is always good times when we get together. We started out the night by going to eat at this restaurant called Casa Laredo. It has started to become a tradition to eat there, if we are going to the BOK center for a concert. They have amazing margaritas at a decent price, the salsa is amazing, the food is delicious, and it is within walking distance of the BOK center. Plus, if you get down there early, you can park in front of the restaurant and not have to pay for parking, if it is the weekend! We had dinner and a few margaritas, and enjoyed good conversation before the concert started.

Then, it was time to head to the concert! The BOK center was packed!! Drinks and food were completely overpriced (as always), luckily we already had dinner, but we just HAD to get a cotton candy stick....I mean it is KATY PERRY.. you can't go to her concert without the Cotton Candy! Unfortunately that was overpriced as well at $10 a stick! But that did not stop us from splurging for a great pic opportunity.

The concert was great. Katy Perry rocked out the BOK center and it was LOUD. We stood for most of the concert, 5% standing 95% dancing. Her set up was really cute, full of candy and bright colors, as were all of her outfits.

After the concert was over, our feet, by that time, were killing us so we  took off our shoes to fight through the crazy blue-haired crowd to the exit doors. When we made it to the exits, we saw that it was pouring outside. Thank goodness for already having our shoes off! This made the ending of our night very fun running through the rain barefoot to our car!

Overall it was a fun filled night and I am very thankful to have a sister that I get along with to be able to enjoy fun memories with, and to be silly with....Brings me back to my roots of who I am and where I come from. Plus, a night of dancing ridiculously and playing in the rain definitely reminded me to live freely and not to have a care in the world about anything else. 

New to Blogging!

So, my sweet boyfriend decided he would buy my name as my website name domain so I could blog, therefore now, I guess I must enter into the blogging world! I am not sure what exactly this will turn into. Please just note that anything said or posted is simply my own opinion. I know not everyone has the same views on life, and I am merely learning and constantly growing and changing, which means sometimes my views may change, some things I may be greatly passionate about, but may not totally understand, and some topics I may need more knowledge and education on. I am on this great journey of life, not sure where I am headed. If you insist on tagging along, please follow with me. Any comments, concerns, or criticism is greatly appreciated. Thank you loves.