HAPPY 50TH - MOM AND DAD!!

On Friday, April 13th we celebrated our parents 50th wedding anniversary.  We gathered as a family for a BIG family photo.  We were only missing 2 family members (that in itself is a miracle) and those 2 had a pretty good excuse for not being there because they are serving full time missions.  It was a privilege to honor them that night and we couldn't believe the turn out. It was a night full of love, good food and entertainment.  We sang their favorite songs, told funny jokes and even had a "famous" marriage counselor give them advice. I know my parents were touched by the out pouring of love that evening.  My dad was so exhausted by the end of the night. We worried about him all day and prayed that he would have the strength to get through the day and our prayers were answered.  I am grateful for their example and influence in my life. I too have been born of GOODLY PARENTS!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MOM AND DAD!!!

You are never to OLD to color Easter eggs!

This daddy loves coloring Easter eggs.  You can always count on one of his eggs being made into a football!

 

 

 

I appreciate my "big kids" taking part and having fun with my "little kids".  I love Easter and am grateful for the promises it brings.  As a family we were asked to speak in church on Easter Sunday.  I learned a lot as I studied and prepared and I am Thankful for the Savior.  Just like the Savior I know that each of us will experience at times our own dark Friday but Sunday will come and that's a beautiful gift!!

Tucson Zoo - Spring Break!

 

 

For Spring Break we took a trip to Tucson to spend time with Grandad and Nana Slade.  We love the Tucson Zoo and try to go there every chance we get.  This time we were able to take Gracilyn and Carly with us.  Graci LOVED it!!  We enjoyed spending the day with Holly and her girls and are glad they ditched school to spend time with us:-)  The older kids were able to go watch the Hunger Games and we spent a lot of time in the POOL!!  I personally was ready for a little sunshine and warmer weather.

Gracilyn's first visit to the Tucson Zoo!!

 

 

 

 

Happy Birthday Joseph Mckay "buddy cowboy" Slade!!

Just wanted to wish this boy a Happy 18th Birthday!!!
I guess I shouldn't call him a boy anymore
Wondering where all the years have gone
Grateful for him
Love, love, love him!!!

Look at that sweet face!!

Just reminiscing and feeling a little melancholy
I know I am running out of time with this boy who is living under my roof
Remembering what it was like to have little ones under my feet
And feeling like I needed a break from all the chaos
Now wishing I could go back and have that kind of "chaos" again
Just grateful and blessed to be a mom - HIS mom!!!!

Happy Birthday Mom!!

I just wanted to wish my amazing mom a Happy Birthday!! I love this picture!!!!!! You know we have a lot in common......

BOTH OF US!!
We were blessed with two girls
Have had a lot of boys running around our house
Have sat through a large number of ballgames supporting our kids
Raised our families in the same home
Spent many hours raising children without our spouses around
Love our daddy
Love music
Say LONG prayers
Love the Lord and are thankful for the restoration
Love when family is near


I am just super grateful for my mom's example of service and Christ like living!!
Love you so much mom - Happy Birthday!!