September 12, 1968 Los Angeles LDS Temple

 

My Mom and Dad at their wedding reception.

My mother, the beautiful bride.

My parent’s celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary on September 12th.  What is so special about 41 years you may ask?  I still don’t know, except my brother Daniel thought it was something to celebrate.  He had been planning a huge celebration in his head for several months.  This included my parent’s “renewing their vows” (too many movies Daniel!) and it all being a surprise to my parents.  Well, my sister and I talked Daniel into an intimate family event of chocolate fountain and ice cream cones.  We kept it a surprise and had a digital photo book made with some of their original wedding pictures and some pictures of our family through the years.  Daniel also drew a picture of their house in his art class and had it framed for my parents.  Mom and Dad were so sweet and enjoyed the afternoon with their family.  I think Daniel was pleasead with the outcome.

Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad.  You are a great example to all of us!  Love you!!!

Surprise!

Daniel's artwork

The mastermind of the event!- Daniel

Sophia with Uncle Creston

Well, we survived a camping trip with a crawler. It was kind of cheating since we had a cabin to let the baby roam around in when she was wanting to roam. The kids had fun sleeping in a tent & sleeping bags, eating WAY too much junk, playing with friends, each other, and sitting around a campfire. I enjoyed the cool weather and the helping hands with Sophia. Marc had a nice time playing his guitar and having ward members join in with singing his tunes. Good times were had by all!

Gracie taking a swing at the pinata

The girls and their “secret hideout”

around the campfire

Puzzle time

The Beatles, anyone?

See a resemblance?

Cuties

Walking the “type rope” as Gracie calls it.

Great Big Sis!

more cuties

silly boy

Rock Star!

This afternoon as the kids and I were driving home from my mom and dad’s house Gracie said something funny. I can’t remember what it was because she is always saying funny things. What I do remember is what was said afterwards.
Me: “Gracie, you are a funny girl”
Gracie: “You are a funny woman”
Me: (through my own laughter) “Yes, I guess you’re right”

I love that Sophia is old enough to play with toys like this. It makes me happy!