30 years ago

Thirty years ago, these two young good looking people were getting ready to say "I do" on Jan. 2, 1982.  

We had a cousin's party last night at my sisters condo and Debbie brought out some old photo albums, in one of them she had our engagement pictures. So I "borrowed' the album and scanned of few of these lovely photos of us in our younger years.  It's kind of like, Todd looks the same, and what happened to me? 

 Looking off to the future. Man if we had known what was going to happen...

 Love the google glasses Todd!

 I was pretty 'blind' for these pictures, but determined I would not be remember forever in my ugly 'goggle glasses'

 Our Graduation from Shiloh Training Institute in May of 1982. Rev. Maryianne Sitton, the president of the school.

 Us looking a little more "normal" ha ha!

 This is the horse we called Shiloh, that we sold to Mr. Wood. He made this cart and trained the horse to pull it. He invited us out to his place for a ride. I still remember it, it was so fun!

We're still hanging around together after 30 years! 

Tebow-ing Nothing New

I've heard there's a buzz around the news about Tim Tebow and his bowing to pray.  My hats off to Tim and his stand for the Lord, but bowing to thank the Lord is really nothing new, it's just the media finally has noticed cause he's in the spot light. (or Denver is finally winning and they're wondering why, and think Tim's praying has something to do with it)

I've always been so proud of Phil in his years of sports to always give the Lord praise before his running or any other sport. Here are a few pics from the archives that I have found of Phil taking a knee before a race.  I've seen Phil bow before a football play, and a basketball game too, but I haven't always caught it on "film" as I have in track.

 State track meet 2010

Regionals 2010

In everything you do, give thanks to the Lord!!

Fluffy and Quito

Today was just beautiful, I grabbed the camera and took some shots. I loved these of our Dog Quito and our cat Fluffy. Well, Fluffy's real name is Charcoal, but he's so fluffy, we always call him Fluffy.  After these pictures I should have called him Wood Bark. He blends in.

 There's never been a more faithful dog than Quito.

 Had a hard time getting a picture of Quito. I kept telling him "down" but then he'd look away. So I'd call his name to have him look at me, and then he'd start coming to me.

 Todd was getting a lick bath.

 Fluffy climbed up the tree and he kind of like blends in. Camo  kitty.

 He was sticking his tongue out at me. Thought it was pretty funny.

 As I was flipping through the pictures, Todd and I both said at the same time, "He looks like an owl in this picture."  LOL

Fluffy my friendly little ball of fur!! 

Merry Christmas

Our 2011 Christmas Card

Merry Christmas to all!!

The great American Cowboy

Last year for Todd's 50th birthday, I made this quilt. then sent it to my sister Dawn who has a long arm quilting business: The Dawn of Quilting

I thought she did a beautiful job quilting it.

Todd thinks it's pretty cool too.

Mom and Dad's 59th Anniversary

We got together Monday night to celebrate Mom and Dad's 59th Anniversary!  Dawn and Doug were up from Rapid and Dustin LaRue and Faith had flown in from Arizona, so it was a full house.

Here are a few shots from that night.

 Faith played some Christmas carols on mom's old Ukulele while Dustin accompanied on his iPad. The old and the new mixing. Was fun to have someone other than me playing. And Faith can play the Uke in more than one key!! (unlike me, who's only learned the chords in the key of C so far. ha ha)

 The whole gang.

 The Shaw family

 The Diehl's

 Us five siblings.

I cropped this off one of the pictures, as I was taking a light reading. This was just too precious not to save.  Mommy giving her little sweetie a kiss. 

Nov Sunrise

Thanksgiving morning and the morning before Thanksgiving the sky was just beautiful. Just had to capture a couple of shots. Hope you like them too.

Wanted for making beautiful Music- The Peterson Family

On Sunday, I had so much fun with the Peterson family taking some family photos. It was cold and snowy but I think that just added to the 'charm' of the pictures (except for the cold part).  I wish my pictures could actually play the beautiful music they played while I shot the pictures.

 One of North Dakota's most talented musical families.

 Too cute for words.

Mom, it won't be long till they're all grown up!

Busted!! This should be on a Wanted poster! Wanted for beautiful music!! And no, the police didn't run them out, actually it was a lovely concert of Jingle Bells.  Like caroling with instruments. Awesome!

More Thanksgiving 2011

On Friday, Sarah and Tyson wanted to ride horse. Sarah had been thrown off two years ago on Thanksgiving and has been kind of fearful ever sense. So on Friday she worked on conquering her fears, and being a good cowgirl and getting back on the horse.  Tyson wouldn't let her get off till she started feeling more relaxed and let go of the fear.

Go Cowgirl Sarah!!

 I think Sarah about this time, was begging to get off, but Tyson made her stick to it and she did, and conquered the fear! Way to go girl!!!

Sweet little Kadence taking a nap with her bunny and Blankie that I gave her.  My dear friend Laura gave me the little bunny to give to Kadence and I wanted Laura to see how much she loves it. Sarah says she often snuggles with it while going to sleep. Thanks Laura for such a sweet thoughtful gift for our precious little girl.

Gramma playing with Kadence

What does a Grandma do when she's left alone to babysit while mom and dad go to Starbucks?  What else, pull out the camera, and take some pictures.  

 The next ballerina star.

 Four months and standing! Well, sort of, Grandma has her ways of making it all able happen.

 The next sugar plum fairy.

 Kadence in her Auntie Kristi's 1st Christmas dress. It was pretty big on Kade, cause Kristi was 5 months older on her 1st Christmas. The white lace on the dress was from my wedding dress. Every little girl should have a red velvet dress at some point in her life for Christmas.

 Checking out Mr. Snowman

 Beautiful Blue eyes

Sweet little Kadence.  Gramma loves you so much.