This weekend was chock full of fun! There was no long drives down Oklahoma road that led us to disappointing locations. Instead we had fun locally.

It all started on Saturday. I held a “thank you” brunch for the Key Spouses in our wing. The Air Force has a program where selected spouses have the opportunity to communicate the vision of the commander to other spouses. This is a peer-to-peer program that provides support to all families within the unit. These men and women work tirelessly for our families and a brunch is a small way to say “thanks”.

Even though I don’t “do” hostessing, I did it for these women. We had a good turnout and I think everyone enjoyed themselves. There was plenty of food and my co-hosts were exceptional. They alleviated my stress and provided some yummy food too.

After that wonderful morning, we headed over to the Oklahoma State Fair. Who doesn’t love a fair? We have gone every year we’ve been stationed here. It was different this year since there are no kids at home. There was no need to go to the petting zoo or the rides. And with that, we had the freedom to go where we wanted to.

And we took advantage of that freedom. Oklahoma is a big agricultural state so the 4-H and the FFA had big displays. I love seeing what kids can do! And once we finished that section, we wandered off to the food entries. I love seeing what people in the local community can create. And a bonus is that we know a woman who enters many submissions to the fair, and she wins!

Pam is not only a wonderful baker, she is the consummate hostess. She invited us, as well as other commanders on base to her house for a BBQ party. She bakes up a storm and her husband, Mike, always has touching words for us. They are incredible supporters of our wing as well as the base as a whole.

They opened their home to us on Sunday evening. We were not disappointed. Pam had her baking prowess on display. I love all of the desserts as well as the way she displays it all. You can’t go home hungry.

And they make sure you don’t. Mike told us that the rule was that you had to have “two hamburgers, two hot dogs and dessert.” I didn’t quite succeed in that endeavor but I tried.

Since I failed, I had to take home a few doggy bags. I wasn’t upset at all. The desserts were delicious! It gives me the opportunity to continue the joy each brownie brought me. In addition, Pam sends us home with extra treats that weren’t out for all.

And that’s how you keep a party going.