Cupcakes and Leaves

So this is a much belated post, but I felt it worthwhile.  With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, and 2010 coming to a close, I am finding that my much loved blog has been ignored.   I apologize.  I'm not sure if anyone out there actually reads this blog, but for those that do, I am sorry that I have been avoiding you.  Okay, so here goes nothing!

Over a month ago Travis and I visited New York City with two of our best friends Andrew and Jill.

I was so excited to visit during the fall because I have been when it is bitter cold (after Thanksgiving and March) and I have been when it is muggy and sweaty hot (July and August), but I have never been when the weather is actually bearable and lovely.  Such was the case the third week of October.  If you ever get the chance to visit, visit during this time because it is perfect!  50-60 degrees during the day and low 40's at night, absolutely the perfect fall weather.

On top of that, the leaves were starting to change and we were able to experience it in the best of all places for fall foliage, Central Park!

When we arrived around lunch time on Thursday we headed to lunch and then had a great walk down 5th avenue from 44th street all the way to Central Park.  We took pictures in front of the iconic skating rink at Rockefeller Center and made a mandatory stop at much loved Magnolia Bakery at Rockefeller Center.  With multiple cupcakes and lattes in hand we headed straight for Central Park.

Perfection!  Beautiful weather, tasty cupcakes, and friends!  It was a moment that I will think about for years to come.  It was simple but special and exactly what I wanted in the trip.  I suggest you try the same someday!  Enjoy!

OU Football. Enough Said.

OU football is an event in Norman.  If you have never attended a game in Norman, I'm not sure if this post will be as fun for you as it is for Sooner fans.

This past weekend was the second game of the season against Florida State.  After a kind of weak performance against Utah State, Sooner fans were ready to crush the Seminoles.   It was an afternoon game, which really meant that Saturday was ENTIRELY devoted to football at the Pawley household.  When you live around campus, the party starts early.  Like 9:00 a.m. early.  Trust me.  There are people outside drinking beer this early on gamedays.  And ESPN Gameday starts at that time, so of course it was on every television in the house.  

The great thing about football season is not just the games but also tailgating.  A longtime friend David Proctor and the law firm he works for hosts a tailgate that is worthy of mention.  The GPHG tailgate offers food, fun, and some mighty fine bar tending.   I want to give a shout out because they have hosted our gameday festivities for the past few years and I appreciate it.  The food is always good and the beer is always cold.  The last two games have been extremely fun, and we were able to see so many old and new friends from college and beyond.  Thanks GPHG!

OU football also means that we get to see our friends that live elsewhere and in town more often.  Our friends Andrew and Jill who live in Dallas come up to Norman for almost every home game and stay at our house.

I like this picture.  it shows our dedication.

I also got to see my sister and her husband who live in Dallas.

 

I also got to see my friends Kyle and Holly who also live in Dallas.  (Wow, I know a lot of people who live in Dallas).  Holly and I were lucky enough to snag a picture with Boomer.  Or Sooner...I'm not sure which one is which.  

We also got to see our great friends who live right here in OKC and Norman, which is always a good time. 


The game was incredible, and we ended up beating Florida State 47-17.  Boo ya.

 I'm looking forward to a great season!  Boomer!