A statue of Christ outside Memorial. "And Jesus Wept"
This is a fence outside the memorial. This is how loved ones remember their friends and family that were killed
The time of the bombing is etched in the wall 9:01 a.m.
Buiral grounds for those who were
My chillin with Uncle Landon 
Diane, Lacey and I 
Kim and I putting on fabulous nails
Mya, Coleman and me at Lacey's
Playing CRUD was a blast
Smootching my Cole buddie
Lacey reminicing
Tummy time for Mya
I have to say driving 20 hours straight to get to Oklahoma wasn't the most preferred way to travel; especially after the gas hike; however the end result was worth every mile traveled.The Doctor I work for was taking a week off and when he is gone on vacation I don't work, so rather than stay home all week and clean my house I planned a trip to Oklahoma to visit my daughter Lacey, her husband Chris and their 20month old son Coleman.
It had been nearly 3 months since I'd seen them last. They were out in June to help with my daughter Kimberly when little Mya was born.
Three months is a long time not being able to see, cuddle , and play with my grandson. He has gotten much taller and gibber-jabbers 24/7. It was fun for me to see how intense he was when he wanted something and in his own language leaving it for me to figure out what he was trying to communicate. It was so clear to him, yet if I didn't responded correctly he would get upset and cry. When I looked into his big blue eyes I could see the thoughts constantly going on in his little mind while he tried to communicate with me. Coleman is also mister gymnastics. If he can climb on it, he will and balances himself till you grab him from falling. If he can grab and hang from it swinging his legs, he certainly will. He is too young to know his limits, so he tries everything. There was never a dull moment, except when he was asleep. I have to give my daughter Lacey a huge round of applause. She has done so well handling the little fire ball.
They live on the 3rd floor in a 4 bedroom college apartment. Hundreds of apartments filled with SINGLE college students. The apartment basically is Colemans playground and his Mom is his best friend.
Lacey does a fabulous job. It was such a comfort to me to witness the great teachers Coleman's parents have become. When it was time to read scriptures every evening, my heart would swell watching Coleman fold his arms in reverence, and sit still! He tries to be a good boy even in his moments of yelling No, No, No, he will give a sheepish grin, as if to say, "I'm really kidding with you". I saw the joy in his face every time we went to the playground at the park. He would run to the fence and yell his gibber to the other kids, turn and strut his little body like he was King of the playground and he has just arrived! I loved it.
I know the struggles Chris and Lacey have had getting an education and staring a family. But I have to say that it has surely helped prove their already Great Character. Being students and both serving missions has built a great foundation for their little family to which I am truly grateful. Chris and Lacey are firmly planted in the right place doing the right things for their future. I wish them the best.
Also on my trip were my other daughter Kimberly and her 3 month old daughter, Mya, and my youngest son, Landon. Kim was willing to drive their new Journey all those miles. It is equiped with a TV to watch movies and Satelite Radio with no advertising, how great is that? Thank you soooooo much Kim.
We kept it a secret from Chris that Landon was also coming with us. Chris really wanted him to come visit so they could hang out but Landon had just had some minor surgery and told Chris he would not be coming on the trip. When we got to their apartment Landon hid in the computer room so when Chris came home from work he would walk in the room to dump his books and see Landon and be real surprised. However, when Chris came home he visited with us for so long that I finally said "You might check the computer room, Coleman was in there a minute ago". He quickly rushed to the room, to check out Colemans destruction. Landon yells from behind the door and literally put Chris on his knees. From fright at first, then pure JOY that he was going to have a Buddie to hang out with and wouldn't be hangin out with us women after all. SO LET THE GAMING BEGIN....and it did for 9 days.
We all had a great time taking in a movie, going to the Purcell High football game, and visiting the Oklahoma Bombing Museum. Oh! I have to mention the fabulous Italian restaurant we ate at in Oklahoma City. ZIOS, it's the best. Their Italian Nachos are to die for! Also VANS PIG PEN in Norman Ok, has the BIGGEST (of course,we're in Texas),the most tender, juicy, smoked ribs in the world!
Lacey, Kim and I had fun putting on some fabulous acrylic nails, shopping, eating out, filming and playing with Coleman and Mya. Mya was a little angel the entire trip. She sleeps through the night, cooo's and smiles in between naps and barley whimpers when she is hungry. I love seeing my daughters and their children spending time together. I truly hope that some day they can live closer to each other. I've never really bonded with my only sister, and I've missed the friendship that sisters can have.
I also got to see and spend time with Chris's family which is always fun. I love Diane Chris' mom so much. She has been like a sister to me since the day I met her. We always have a laugh and lots of fun. I'm always invited to do things with Diane's family and treated so nicely. I love them all. I loved my trip, and I already miss everyone tons!
