2nd try

Ok lets see if it works this time since the last time my photos didn't work or something. Once again these are 3 photos from my trip to Mexico

I Can't Believe It!

Thursday, December 18th, 1969- (We had "settled" for the 18th as the cultural hall was already rented for Friday, the 19th and we couldn't have our reception then. Now I DO love the number 18!) Dad has on a shirt that has a ruffled lace front and patent leather dress shoes- I am an honest 5'9" tall and weigh 133 pounds. Boy can things change! Ponder the meaning of 40 years with me. How do you do that? Well, think of 40 Christmas's. 40 tax deadlines. 80 birthdays- (40 for each of us...) as my mother used to say- "lordy!" She said that a lot, mostly when frustrated, but it comes to mind sometimes when something clicks and takes me by surprise. I was looking through some photos tonight to find some to scan. When you love taking pictures like I do, can you begin to imagine how many I have acquired in the last 40 years? What does one do with ALL THOSE PHOTOGRAPHS!?!?? (the answer is obvious- you grow old and die and leave them all to your kids... hee hee hee!) I have resisted saying anything about 40 years of hopping into the sack with dad- that would be too personal and I am not as brave as Becca about saying things for the shock value- but still, 40 years! Ummm- perhaps we have pondered long enough...

I have such funny stories I could tell (like the day Aunt Diane walked in on dad- who was buck naked.) I don't remember who was more embarrassed- Aunt Diane or Dad. Oh how she did shriek- so did your dad, come to think of it. I laughed myself silly. The lesson in this little incident is never rent an apartment that has a bathroom door that looks like a back door, especially if you are newly wed. There are plenty of fun and funny stories to balance out some of the challenges we have faced, and I am thankful we are both still here, and still together. Join our celebration and post some of your memories. (if you need pictures just call me- I probably have one!)

This picture was taken for our second anniversary (1971)- earlier that year we had survived a nasty head-on car accident that could have (and the highway patrol said should have) killed us both. Feeling we had been spared gave us a new perspective on our lives- I hope we can honestly say that we have tried to learn from the experiences we have shared.

Right now on Facebook....

Adam: "Wow! This was way more fun than I expected. If you try it, do NOT do any indoor test runs. We just shattered the first rocket on our ceiling."

Lesli: trying to come up with a gift that will make Addison forget that he wanted a huge ewmote control airplane--any ideas?

Bry: Still not haf a plow in our circle, that is ok I can still get out.

Mariah: I believe my husband might have extra cash in his wallet, due to the fact that there are NO decent ice cream shops within 40 min.

Levi: "sometimes our Fire burns out, but even ashes can yield something beautiful. We owe our deepest Gratitude to those who fanned our ashes into Flames"

Jared: is playing Mafia Wars. (roll eyes)

Becca: loves candy canes. (who doesn't?)

Dad: Will I found it, now what do I do with it? Can I eat it ? or Play with it? or just figer it out... guss i best start there.. Love Dms

Pictures from Mexico...

Ok so here are a few pictures from my trip to mexico... Becca I better be off your "bad list" now.
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From Santa...

For all my nieces and nephews--click on this link and create a message for them! It's LOTS of fun... *grin*

Here's an example...

http://portablenorthpole.tv/watch/c001be0de0fffcbaebd3d64b1f5d5509

Love you!

Aunt Becca

Next Big Step

No it's not what your thinking (or hoping in some cases) I am Definantly not getting married. This past week I sat down at the table with mom and asked her a serious question. We talked for a bit before I went and visited dad at work. We talked a bit more... I then returned home to begin research and to start digging deeper into the subject at hand. I talked to Ben on the phone, and he was concerned but for different reasons. I went and talked to a few folk's, and then returned home to do more research... Wondering where I'm going with this? Well you will not be disappointed, I will fill you in.

Now on to the fun part where I tell you "what's up"... I have the idea in my head and have (as you've already read) been doing my research into a career field that has a lot to offer, Including but not limited to "on the job training", payed tuition, travel etc etc. This career can be very dangerous, but can benefit me and get my butt out of the "rut of despair" I have become some what comfortable in. Maybe a picture will help me get my point across.

I think that should send the message well... Now as I have said I've been doing my research and am pretty sure IF I end up doing this the Air Force is probably where I will enlist. Great training, great schooling on base etc etc. So now that everyone is up to date on what I'm up to I would love to hear from you. Thoughts, concerns, excitement, anything at all really. So comment away or give me a call! My line is always open! Love ya fam

Happy Holidays!

I love the Christmas season. I love the music, the lights, the decorations. I love the kids, and l love to watch the look on their parent's faces as they watch them. Dad and I have had fun this last week dressing up and going out to cause a stir. Monday evening was Costco's Member Holiday Shopping night, and it was our most enjoyable event this season as we got to visit with children. There was one little boy, about Caleb's age I would guess, who just stared into dad's face all the while softly patting his beard. And then there are the softly stated Christmas wishes- (interestingly enough most kids just ask for one thing)- but there are always exceptions to that. More than occasionally we will have a child ask for something we have never heard of, or even funnier- we didn't understand a word they said! Hummm. It calls for quick thinking and really is a lot of fun.

Your packages will be going out tomorrow... you will notice how all gifts were selected so as to fit in a Flat Rate box- I'm learning! We could laugh about the wisdom of buying Christmas Jammies while they are on Clearance in June- I'm learning there too. Love you all- enjoy these wonderful holiday days!