HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

To all my little bugs,

I loved each and everyone of you before I ever met you, and you captured my heart the minute I saw you, I will love you forever and always, no matter what.

You are each so unique and special, you bring such joy and laughter into my life.

So on this special day I want you to know how very much I love you.

Hugs & Kisses,
oooooo xxxxxx

Grandma

25 FAVORITE MEMORIES OF DAD

My Dad was such an Amazing Man.

I learned so MUCH from him.

He just had that Special Something, and anyone who ever knew him felt it.

He was a true Family Man, who always put his Family first.

He was such a Dedicated and Loving Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather.

He was the perfect role model.

He lived his life to the fullest without ever really a complaint.

He loved Sports, Westerns, and his Milk.

He was a man of many Hats, Literally and Figuratively.

He Worked Hard and Played Hard.

He had an innate way of finding Joy in the Simple things in Life.

Here's my Loving Tribute dedicated to my Dad in Honor of His Birthday which was February 9th.

25 of my Favorite Memories of my Dad


1. Bedtime Stories



2. Ice Cream Cones



3. Walks



4. Chocolate "YUCK"



5. The "Bridge" in So. Cal.



6. Hats



7. Thrift Store Finds



8. Camp Outs



9. Orange Slices Candy



10. Sunday Afternoon Drives



11. Friday Night Football Games



12. Jokes



13. "The Candy Man"



14. Quarters



15. Quiet Strength



16. Best Slow Pitcher in Soft Ball



17. Vacations



18. Big Yellow School Bus



19. Working in the Yard Together



20. Old Spice After Shave



21. Always Root for the Home Team



22. Westerns



23. Teasing



24. Love of Family



25. Funny Sayings

I am so Grateful for the Wonderful Memories I have, and for the Wonderful example he was to me and my Children, my Family and all who knew him.

Yet even with all these Wonderful and Fun Memories, there are still times, I miss him more than ever when some event in my Life reminds me that I would like to share it with my Dad.

I know how Blessed I was to have such Loving and Amazing Parents.

I am so Thankful for the Knowledge that Families are Forever and always, no matter what.

This was much tougher than I thought it was going to be, to just list 25 of my Favorite Memories of my Dad because I have a lifetime full of them.

Thanks for the Memories

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I AM,

LIVING PROOF,

THAT

MURPHY'S LAW

DOES

INDEED,

EXIST!


From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: Murphy's law is an adage in Western culture that broadly states;

"Anything that can go wrong,will go wrong"

It is also cited as:

"Anything that can go wrong, will",

"Whatever can go wrong, will go wrong",

"Whatever can go wrong will go wrong,
and at the worst possible time,
in the worst possible way"

Just a warning, you may not want to be standing next to me during a lightning strike! :)

TWO "HAPPY" DAYS

YESTERDAY WAS OUR ANNIVERSARY 32 YEARS

WE ARE MOONING THOSE WHO SAID IT WOULDN'T LAST.

THEN TODAY IS THE HUBSTER'S BIRTHDAY

SORRY LADIES HE'S TAKEN ~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABE

YOU HAVE ALWAYS SPOILED ME, I GOT MY VERY FIRST CAR FROM YOU

YOU TOOK ME TO MY VERY FIRST CONCERT

I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED YOUR ADVENTEROUS SIDE, THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A DULL MOMENT WITH YOU

YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN SUCH A WONDERFUL PROVIDER, YOU TREAT ME LIKE A PRINCESS, OUR HOME HAS ALWAYS BEEN OUR CASTLE

YOU ALWAYS HELP OUT WITH THE HOUSE HOLD CHORES, LIKE DOING THE LAUNDRY

I ALWAYS KNEW THE KIDS WERE IN GOOD HANDS WHEN YOU WATCHED THEM

I LOVE HOW WHEN THINGS GET TOUGH YOU JUST PUT ON YOUR BIG BOY PANTIES AND DEAL WITH IT

I LOVE THE UNIQUE WAY YOU COME UP WITH ROMANTIC IDEAS TO SURPRISE ME

YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY SUPER HERO.

I LOVE YOU BABE

BAD JUDGEMENT . . . . OR A STATEMENT ?

Dear Editor,

Someone made a huge error in judgement, I would like to believe that it was just an oversight, bad judgement, and not an intentional action, of someone trying to make a statement. Either way, it felt very disrespectful to this Arizonan.

Yesterday, as I was driving through town, I noticed a work truck and three workers at the side of the road, taking down the flags of the United States of America, that had been put up on the street light posts.

I looked closely to make sure that is truly what I was seeing. Yes, they are taking them down. I was shocked, I felt outrage, I just couldn't believe it, how disrespectful. I just kept thinking, what, are you kidding me, today January 20, 2009. The day that the 44th President of the United States of America is being sworn into office, and you are taking the flags down. Seriously, I mean really who was in charge of this stupidity. You mean no one, caught this, and thought, hey this is bad timing, we shouldn't take these flags down until tomorrow?

I'm assuming, the flags had originally been put up in honor of Martin Luther King day. So yes, that holiday was over, so in theory you could take the flags down. But, not on the very same day that our new President, the Commander and Chief of this great country for which these flags represent, is being sworn in.

I consider my self a patriotic person, I love my country. Regardless if I voted for him or not, he is now my President. This citizen feels that on the day that a new President is being sworn into office is a day that deserves a show of respect and patriotism. In my opinion flags should be put up to honor such a day, not taken down.

I hope someone feels embarrassed by their bad judgement.

OH BOY ! ! !

Yesterday we spent the afternoon with Nick and Melanie. They were in the area for their first baby appointment (at the doctor). They stopped by afterwards so we had the honor of being the first to see the first pictures of the baby. Not sure yet who we think the baby looks like. (ha, ha) If you want to take a peak, go over to Nick's blog he as a post up with pictures.

Well the best news is that mommy and baby are both doing well, and everything seems to be right on schedule. It looks like we can expect the baby to arrive sometime in early to mid April.

Also I no longer have to refer to HIM as the baby, that's right, according to the Doctor we will be welcoming Mason Dale into our family.

We are so excited about having the sweet blessing of a new little Angel join us.

So now I shall get busy, shopping and sewing to help Nick and Melanie get ready for this sweet bundle of joy.

HOLLIE, THANK YOU FOR 29 YEARS OF . . . .

1. LOVE
2. JOY
3. LAUGHTER
4. HAPPINESS
5. BLESSINGS
6. PRIDE
7. GRATITUDE
8. FUN
9. LEARNING
10. EXCITEMENT
11. FULFILLMENT
12. STRENGTH
13. KINDNESS
14. HUMOR
15. FAITH
16. HONESTY
17. DETERMINATION
18. COMPASSION
19. HOPE
20. DELIGHT
21. APPRECIATION
22. PLEASURE
23. COMFORT
24. CONTENTMENT
25. HONESTY
26. STRUCTURE
27. BEAUTY
28. UNIQUENESS
29. CHERISHED MEMORIES

IN THE LAST 29 YEARS WE HAVE BEEN BLESSED TO WATCH YOU BECOME
A FAITHFUL DAUGHTER OF OUR HEAVENLY FATHER,

A DELIGHTFUL, AND BENEVOLENT DAUGHTER,

A LOVING AND CARING LITTLE SISTER (FRIEND),
A LOVING AND PROTECTIVE BIG SISTER (FRIEND),

A KIND AND COMPASSIONATE GREAT GRAND-DAUGHTER,
A DELIGHTFUL AND HELPFUL GRAND-DAUGHTER,

A FUN AND SWEET COUSIN, A BELOVED NIECE,
AN AWESOME AUNT,

A LOYAL FRIEND, A DEDICATED STUDENT,
A FEARLESS PATIENT,

A BEAUTIFUL AND LOVING WIFE,
AND AN ABSOLUTELY AMAZING MOTHER.

WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHAT YOU BECOME
OVER THE NEXT 29 YEARS.

YOU HAVE MADE IT SUCH A JOY TO BE YOUR PARENTS, WE KNOW HOW TRULY BLESSED WE ARE THAT YOU CAME TO JOIN OUR FAMILY EARLY THAT SUNDAY MORNING. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY TIMES IN YOUR LIFE THAT WE HAVE BEEN REMINDED WHAT A TRUE MIRACLE YOU ARE, AND WHAT AN HONOR IT IS THAT WE WERE CHOSEN TO BE YOUR PARENTS. YOU TRULY ARE A PRECIOUS GIFT FROM OUR HEAVENLY FATHER.

"TO BE A CHILD IS TO KNOW THE JOY OF LIVING, TO HAVE A CHILD IS TO KNOW THE JOY OF LIFE."

HAPPY BIRTHDAY !

LOVE YA,

MOM & DAD