Thursday, February 20, 2014

Surprise Attack! 50th Birthday....

OK....You got me good!  
Right up front, I just want to say THANK YOU to my husband and kids, other family and friends!  It was very obvious that A LOT went into this whole evening......time, money, practice!  Kids, you did an awesome class act show!  Honey, I will hang on your arm anywhere (even if it had been a chamber of commerce event)!  Family and Friends from far and near....
thank you for honoring me with your presence.  
You are a blessing to me!  and I thank God for you all!
For those who couldn't be there!  You are also a blessing to me and you were missed!

So this is what they cooked up.....a black tie affair, with a variety show.  Basically a variety of the songs they have sung at school occasions and play productions over the years.  They like the songs and comedy shows of old.   It was like being in our living room over the last 10 years.....crazy, loud, fun!  
Where:  Ross Ragland Cultural Center
When:  February 15, 2014
Levi is all decked out in a tux.....William's all smiles! 
Guests Arriving
Lots of out-of-town family in town!
 
This is NO Chamber of Commerce event!  
There has been a lot of lying going on! 
"Gunfighter"
 The Dean Martin Show 
Puttin' on the Ritz! 
"Sisters"
 White Christmas 
"Think of Me"
Phantom of the Opera 
"Man of Constant Sorrows"
Oh Brother Where Art Thou 
"In Summer"
Frozen 
"Colors of the Wind"
Pocahontas 
(Because I married an Indian)
Jordan's disclaimer at the end was that the song
 in no way reflects our views on the environment 
"Boss Jack"
Johnny Cash 
"Agent X"
The Dean Martin Show" 
I lost you at the Bakery! 
Hannah gets some advice on how to be "Popular"
Wicked (Wizard of Oz) 
"Boogie Woogie Bugle Boys"
The Andrews Sisters
Boys turn at....."Sisters"
dragging Travis along this time! 
"Sharing....every little thing that we are wearing" 
"Good Morning"
Singing in the Rain 
Getting a cupcake with Grammy
A balloon heist!
Sisters and Mom 
(in laws)
Celeste and Phil
Handsome little man 
Who me?
My handsome culprit of a husband!
Jon slips on a song and they oblige....
Paul doesn't often sing in public! 
Travis joins in!
"Why do Birds suddenly appear?"
First 5 years, she was scared of me!
Huh!  Who would thought!
Taking the mic only shortly...to thank everyone....
and Jen, I just didn't talk much because I didn't know what to say to you!

Karaoke begins
Call Me Maybe
What Does the Fox Say?
Radioactive
Don and Mom
Dad and Mom
Rachel:  We ALWAYS arm wrestle.
Then she cheated and bit me!  
Flowers were made by Emily and Heidi!
So cool....leaves cut out individually from the book 
Pride and Prejudice.

Monday, February 10, 2014

I LOVE this Man!

Since it is ALMOST Valentine's Day.....
I am just going to declare this early!  
(and he still makes a GREAT cup of Coffee....
my favorite drinking buddy!)

Our Baby Girl's 25!

Sophie stuck her head in between Jon and Lindsey! 
25 Candles radiates a lot of heat! 
Happy Birthday, Sweet girl.....
and many more!

The Start of a New Year....January

Enjoying Graycie! 
Heavily frosted morning! 
Winter Wonderland! 
With early morning runs being a bit chilly,
Levi invested in some cold gear! 
Back at school 
A sleepy momma-to-be! 
The cat just kept relaxing....
hanging lower and lower off the couch!

Christmas after Christmas (January)

Travis, Jen and Hunter couldn't be here for Christmas, but came shortly after.
Soccer ball....
this promises to be a well used ball! 
Jewelry making....right up her ally! 
Some sugar....
'cause you're so sweet! 
Nerf guns....
Let's see, where is the cat? 
Late night snackers!  
They said something about...
being pregnant? 
Enjoyed our time together! 
WHAT girl does not love horses?
Not these girls! 
Horse gathering!

Good-bye 2013

We did something a little different this year, 
spending several hours Bible reading......
bits of Genesis, Isaiah, Matthew and Revelation.
We ended with fireworks.... 
God has been so good to us this year....
He has blessed us richly in areas that did not involve money! 
As we look forward to 2014, we know there will be opportunities and responsibilities to use what God has given us for HIS glory.  Praying we will make the most of the time He gives us!