Outdoor School!!!

Last week "B" went to outdoor school in Vernonia.
He had lots of fun with all his friends and said he learned a lot about nature.
He said the food was great but the weather was a little too hot. We (Mom and Dad) are glad to have him home. Things around our house were a little too quiet.

My peonies

I am sooo loving the beautiful warm sunny weather!!! I couldn't help but take a picture of the peonies in my back yard. They are in full bloom and smell so good. Just wanted to play a little "show-n-tell".

I will never forget!!

I will never forget the experience of being in the presence of an Apostle.  It was the first time in my life to be that close and even shake hands with an Apostle.  Elder M. Russell Ballard was so amazing.  I loved all he had to say and I felt the spirit so strong as he gave counsel to all that were there.   It was also a great experience  to hear Aaron give a talk on his conversion.  I thought he did a wonderful job and I know he felt so privileged to be able to speak at conference and to be so close to Elder Ballard.   I LOVE the gospel!!!!  I feel so blessed beyond measure for having it in my life.  What comfort it is to know that we are being lead by a Prophet of God, especially in these difficult times.  It's the most WONDERFUL thing  being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.........  

"B" singing Yankee Doodle

  Lucky "B" got the starring role at playing "Uncle Sam" at the 6th grade American program .  He sang and danced the show away.  We were so proud and pleased with his performance!

Rosie's fun field trip

All the 4th graders were really privileged to be able to go on a field trip to the Oregon Coast Aquarium. They had to be at the school at 6:30 in the morning and would not get back until 6:30 in the evening. I was lucky enough to be a chaperon. Even though it was a very long day, it was a lot of fun. We spent about 3 hours at the aquarium, had our lunch and then went to the tide pools in Newport for the rest of the day. We were fortunate that the weather was very warm and sunny. One of my most favorite things about the day was to see the faces of the children that have never seen the ocean. It was so cool!!! On the way home we stopped at McDonald's and had cheese burgers. One of the best and definitely the longest field trip I've ever been on.

Sweet "16" anniversary

Taking a look back...... This is senior Prom 1991. I thought I was real hot stuff! My dress was bright red ( to match the Aaron's cherry red Firebird car) Aaron's mom made the dress because I wanted it match the car just right, and I had my shoes tinted to match the dress. I don't think they do that anymore ( lets hope not). I actually paid someone to do my hair, yes bangs and all. I certainly look the era of the 90's but I think Aaron looked pretty HOT in a tux.
Our wedding day, April 30th, 1993
I really thought my dress was the most beautiful dress in all the world. Looking back I wish someone would have told me different. I think I looked 4 sizes larger than I was. Sleeves that could hold football pads, a bow on the back of the dress larger than my hind-end, and a veil that looked like a peacock. I know that it was the style back then but, really!!! However I felt like a real princess
No, Aaron is not 12. He really was 20 in this picture.

This year we went to Lincoln City to celebrate our anniversary. The hotel was so beautiful. We had our own private deck with a hot tub on it and we were super close to the beach. The view was awesome. I absolutely love getting away alone with Aaron. We have such fun together. I feel so blessed to be married to my very best friend.