Terry's Visit to OKC

My best friend Terry came to OKC to visit with her daughter, Allie, Thursday 3/15-Monday 3/19.
When they arrived on Thursday, Terry and I picked up right where we left off and Allie fit right in with all of the kids.  We all went to Anderson's soccer practice and then when we got back the kids danced around the living room and the girls enjoyed treating Allie like their live baby doll.

Alice, Allie, & Rose

On Friday, we went to the gym and worked out together while the boys and Allie went to the childcare.  The girls were in school and Mike was at work.  We then went to the outlets in OKC.  We had fun shopping at Gymboree and Nine West for some new shoes for Mama.  We had lunch at Applebee's and by this time after working out and shopping, we were ready to eat off someone's arm.  The kids had fun that evening playing dressup.

Allie and Roman

Allie X 2

The next day was St Patrick's Day.  The kids enjoyed eating Lucky Charms with green milk and it was the perfect opportunity to take some nice pictures since everyone had their green on.

Rose, Alice, Allie, Roman, & Anderson

Rachel & Terry

The Thibodeaux Family

Allie and Terry

Once it was time for lunch, we took a ride downtown and ate at Kaiser's American Bistro.  It is an old diner from the 50's that is still in business and the food was great.

After that, the plan was to go to the Science Museum but when we arrived, it was so packed, we opted out and went to the park instead.

We went home and took naps (best part of the day), then Mike surprised us later with smores.  Perfect ending to a perfect day.

The next day we went to the Oklahoma City Bombing Memorial.  It was our second time going and we didn't go inside the museum this time but it was still just as moving.  It is so surreal to be there where it all happened.  It was Terry's first time and she seemed like it moved her as well.

The Front of the building remains

We then went to Toby Keith's Restaurant for lunch and afterwards we rode on the water taxi throughout Bricktown in Downtown Oklahoma.  This was so fun, but the Captain totally made the trip what it was with his comedic relief.

Toby Keith's

The kids aboard the water taxi with Captain Rick

On that Monday, Terry and I just kind of sat around waiting for the time when she would leave to catch her flight.  We all had a great time, although witnessing all the kids bickering, this helped make up her mind whether she would have another child or not, lol.  The answer is no.  It was rainy and gloomy when she left and that didn't help the sadness I felt when they departed but I am so thankful that I have a friend that loves us enough to want to come and visit and we look forward to spending more time with Terry, Allie, and Dana and the future.