Reasons to love Oklahoma

Mother nature can't make up her mind on the weather!Snow, sun, sleet, rain, and today gray and dreary!I've seen all of it in the past 48 hours! Luckily I made it out of Tulsa before the snow got worse. Yesterday, I left Tulsa at 6:00 am and only had 15 minutes to make my connection in Detroit. In that 15 minutes I sprinted from one terminal to another, wiped out on the escalator, went to the wrong gate, and barely made my flight. (I am seriously the worst traveler!)Now I'm back in the office. Lots of clicking of keys and catching up to do, but I have a little time to write about the trip.Most people ask, "why in the world would you go to Oklahoma?" I must admit that OK would not be my ideal travel destination, but since one of my best girls lives there, I've come to love it.Here are the reasons why I love Oklahoma! (there are lots of them!)***O~pen skies with floating balloons on gray days...*...and blue, cloudless skies......for pretty driving...*K~ids and their puppies...(1:1 ratio)*...and their willingness to share......for stories on NYC......curious puppies......and at times even a little sleepy......just like the Donaho's...*L~ovely mountain treasures found on hikes*...like berries......bark grooves......pink flowers......fluffy moss patches......tiny bones......big skulls.....golden straw in ditches......backyard waterfalls......shadows from Georgia's first mountain visit......and capturing moments of serenity...*A~ntlers*...for painting...*H~orses that are wild, beautiful... *...and friendly... *O~ld tilted houses**M~oonshine and the shining moon over a sunset* (just kidding, I didn't have any moonshine!)*A~rt days on a sunny patio with Georgia and Mary*...creating a collage for Mary's classroom......and catching sun with Georgia...There are many reasons to like Oklahoma and it's strange beauty. But my favorite moment of all...Sharing a laugh with Georgia.xoxo