Snowpocalypse 2011

Well, the weather forecast in Norman for the next 48 hours is pretty grim. Heavy snow and wind are predicted. I am not sure if it will turn out as bad as they are saying, only time will tell. This time last year we had some bad weather too.

During that time I hung out with the Trusty Steed:

AND I discovered Pioneer Woman! Most of you know about her, but if you don't, check her out: www.thepioneerwoman.com. She will change your life, or at least the way you cook.

And since I discovered the Pioneer Woman, or Ree as I like to call her, I have actually also MET Pioneer Woman! She lives here in Oklahoma, and came and spoke at OU in the fall. My heart grew three sizes from the joy of that day! Personal Hero!!! {other than Jesus}

So, what does the {potential} Snowpocalyspe 2011 hold? Who knows!! One thing is for sure, RUF Snow Football is going to be awesome! 10PM the night of the first snow (Tuesday maybe) we meet on the lawn in front of the Visitor's Center.

Do You Remember Your Freshman Year of College?

I definitely do. It was filled with ridiculous moments, lots of laughter, and many, many good friends. We experienced the joy of feeling like we had the world at our fingertips. I look back on that year with fond memories, knowing that there will never be anything like it. The picture below is of me and my good friend Brittany French. 99% of my freshman year memories are with this girl. We once roadtripped over 1,000 miles in a day to get to a New Years Eve Party. We had to stop a sketchy gas station in rural Florida to put on these costumes.

A distinct pleasure of my job the last year and a half has been to be around freshmen, who are at this point in their lives. They enjoy spending leftover meal points at the convenience store in the dorms. They take ballroom dancing classes. They play pool and piano into all hours of the night. They play lots of volleyball in the Huffman Athletic Center. They watch lots of television on DVD. The first year of college is unlike any other of your life, and I have to say that the freshmen at OU take full advantage of it.

As Doug and I left Bible study today many of the freshmen stayed behind to hang out. It makes my heart glad to see that they have become friends.

***Disclaimer: These pictures in no way resemble my favorite freshmen. They are just some of the best pictures.***

This year the dinosaur at the Sinclair gas station in Norman lost its head in a tragic saw accident. Some of the freshmen particularly enjoyed welcoming Dino back home!

Freshmen girls at the barn dance! Yay!!!

And with that...Boomer Sooner!!!

Winter Retreat 2011

RUF Winter Retreat this year was in Branson, Missouri. It was warmer and less snowy than Colorado, but still a great location to nap, play games, watch movies, and enjoy each other's company. 23 people came. Here are some highlights:

Poker Tournament

White Shirts, Wings and WaPoker night in our cabin.

Laura and I in our white shirts!

Playing a favorite RUF game, Power Grid!