HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM

In the picture is; back row L to R Jordon holding Chase, Kaleb, Stephanie, Chris, Karlene, Lyndon, Andrew and David. Front row L to R me (LaRae) Mom the Birthday girl and Monica.

My Mother just celebrated her "89th" birthday yesterday(23rd). We had a family dinner with her Sunday evening with the family that lives here locally. We had a really GREAT TIME. Mom is in such great shape. We all are so grateful for her good health and her ability to take good care of herself. She puts some of the rest of us to shame(ME). She can dance circles around me. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM and wish you many more. With good health and happiness and all those things you stand in need of.

We LOVE YOU FOREVER!

This was taken with Amy before Amy left for Hawaii. Feb 4th, 09

Happy "38th" Anniversary!

That's right, We just celebrated Our "38th" on the 20th of Feb. Yes, I've dated myself, but I'm so proud to be able to say we've been married that long.(and are still happy!!!) We dated 3 years before that! We were High School Sweethearts. Reed is my BEST FRIEND, always has been and always will be. He has been a wonderful HUSBAND and FATHER. I wouldn't trade him for nothing. We've had great times and tough times. We've had our fair share of trials, but it's made us that much stronger and closer. We have been blessed with 2 wonderful kids, Jason and Amy. 2 wonderful in-law kids, who are just like our own. And three wonderful grand kids. We really have so much to be grateful for. Our FAMILY means EVERYTHING to us.

I LOVE YOU Reed and I am looking forward to many, many more years and the ETERNITIES with YOU. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Babe!

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

Leaving Winter for PARADISE

Our daughter Amy left for Hawaii this week. Her and her husband (who has been in Iraq for 16 months) will be reunited very soon. They will get to live in Hawaii for a least 6 months. I can't think of a better place to be to rekindle your relationship. We are going to MISS Her sooooo much, but are so excited for them to be together again.

I told her she has to take lots of pictures and stick her toes in the water and sand for us. They are going to have the BEST time.