60 Years is a LONG Time!!

My grandparents celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in June.  Elise planned a beautiful party complete with photographer, dinner, and toasts.  Here is my family with the guests of honor.  They have been a perfect example of love, friendship, and endurance in a marriage.  

This is what happens when 2 people fall in love and make a commitment. 

Congratulations on 60 years together!  It is not a common thing anymore and I'm glad I got to see it happen in my family.

Boise is Better with Friends!

 March was approaching and that means it is time for our annual girls trip.  The original plan was to go to San Francisco, but my budget was not going to allow it.  I was so bummed…but, Heather and Lenette decided to surprise me and switched the destination to Boise!  No plane ticket for me meant that I could go!  YAY!  (Debbie and Mar were not able to make it this year)

We always try to go to the temple first.  That way, whatever happens on the rest of the trip won't matter.  Not really!  It sets the tone for the rest of the trip is what it does.

 We always try to find a tea place, too.  This one had lovely sandwiches and goodies.  Hard to resist!

 For our activity, we went zip lining! Heather was so cute on the platforms and jumped even though she was terrified and shaking!

We also went to the spa and had massages and pedicures and of course tried to find the tastiest places to eat.  The food was okay, but the best thing was hanging out with my girls.  They are the best!  Thank you guys!!  

The Zoo is Funner When Your Kids Are Little...

 It was Amy's idea to go to the zoo and she had the most fun, I think.

 She wanted to go down the big giraffe slide, but no one else did.

 She wanted to feed the goats, but no one else did.

 Elli was the second enthusiastic.  She was willing to try a few things.  Hello Mr. Prairie Dog!

 Adam was the least happy to be there.  After every exhibit, he would ask, "Can we go home now?" And this is his happy face!

I was just happy to be outside in the warm weather and away from the Xbox and computers!  It was our first time at the Boise Zoo and I liked the lions, tigers, zebras, and giraffes the best.  It makes me  marvel at the variety of life and wonder at the creation.  Such beautiful animals.  Too bad we probably won't be going again.  The zoo is a great place, but it was definitely funner when my kids were small.

I Have the Prettiest Mom...

and I hope I can look as good as she does someday! 

Elise came over from IF and surprised everyone so we were all together again.

Happy Mother's Day!

Good Things Take Time

I have been working on this book for about 3 years now.  It is about time I finished it!  My grandparents are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary this summer and it was just the push I needed to finish.  Here is the link:  http://www.bookemon.com/read-book/228039

Old Things Are the Best New Things

 I wanted a Union Jack flag, but saw this one with 48 stars and thought it would work just fine!

These butterflies are not old, but I love them anyways.  I got the idea from Penelope's room! 

 I turned this old grain sack into a table runner.  All I had to do was unpick the stitches on the edges!

Here I took old books and ripped the pages out.  Then I glued them on the wall.  

Thanksgiving Day is Too Short!

And too far between!

 I haven't been "home" for Thanksgiving for many many years.  It was delightful to be around so many family members.  Ivan was here with Elise and Chelsea surprised everyone by coming a few weeks earlier!  And of course there was more food than we could handle.  Perfect!

 For the place settings, I made these pilgrim people.  Find your face and sit down!  

 That is the Mayflower behind us.  Next year, I'd like to do mystery baby photos or something else fun.

 Some people didn't like their faces.  Maybe next time I get the camera out, they will look at me and smile!

 Here are the two presiding couples.  Thanks for a great day!  Much to be thankful for this year!