I Finally Got A Sister!

Happy Birthday To My Little Sister!

At Eleven Years Old, I finally had a Sister!

She was worth the wait!

Here we are in Kansas City in the early 70's.

I loved you then and I love you NOW!

Happy Happy

Happy Birthday To a Dear Friend,

Don Smar! This photo taken January 1993.

Chris Rhinehart was flying a group of men to Atlanta for a

Temple Trip.

Chris R, Ron, Rus Rader, Don Smar, Daniel Parkman

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday Paul

Happy Birthday, Paul!!

Paul is one of Andrew's dearest friends. They grew up as best friends, creating memories to look back on for a life time. For as much time as they spent together, I have not put my hands on the exact photo I had in mind for this Birthday wish. This is Paul at Andrew's 10th Birthday party in July of 1996....

Paul is like one of my own children. He was always a delight to have around. If he was not at our house, Andrew was at his. I am thankful Andrew had the support of such a good friend as he was growing up.

Happy Birthday Paul!

Happy Birthday Lorna

Happy Birthday, Girlfriend!

Photo: December 1992- At my parent's home in Atlanta

This was a girls Temple Trip weekend centered around being with Suzy Bowman at her first time in the temple. This was one of those weekends of non-stop laughter and talking. Very little sleep was involved in these trips.

Shauna, Cathi B, Lorna, Mary, Mary Beth, Jan, Suzy

On the way to and from Atlanta, we made a side trip to check out the construction of the Orlando Temple. This was December 1992, almost 2 y ears before completion. This was the first of many stops to check on the construction progress.
This is May 1993 on a Youth Temple Trip. My boys and I rode with Rhineharts to Atlanta. This was Curt's first time in the temple.

Lorna is a wonderful person and friend. At one point, we were neighbors, a time I will always look back on with a smile on my face.

Happy Birthday, Girl!

Happy Birthday Caroline

Happy Birthday Caroline!

Today Caroline turns 14... just putting that in print makes me feel old.

Here is Caroline in December 1997 holding 9 month old Katherine.

Caroline could not wait until Katherine would grow up and learn how to play.

Click here to see Caroline at Halloween in 1998.

Being her Young Women's Teacher for the past year has been a joy!

Happy Birthday!

Birthday Girl

Happy Birthday, Carmen!

I could not ask for a better person as a daughter-in-law and a wife for my son.

We love having Carmen in our family. She is smart, talented, focused, energetic, kind, and, with a degree in Building Construction, can build or fix anything. I am trying to figure out how to have her live near me so she can do projects at my house!

I love you, Carmen!

Happy Birthday Katie K

Happy Birthday to my dear friend, Katie K! A steadfast, loyal friend is the best description of Katie.
Often I say, that I did not I did not choose my friends, God chose them for me. As only God would do, he made the perfect choices for me. He has surrounded me with friends who are my family. We have laughed and cried, celebrated and commiserated in every area of our lives. Raising our children and serving in Church together have provided many fond memories.

Twenty Four years ago, she had her first child. I prepared dinner for her family and headed to her house to deliver the feast. Upon arrival, I tripped and the dessert spilled all over the sidewalk. I felt terrible. Thankfully, this meal casualty did not put a damper on our friendship.

Twenty Two Years ago, she was also very patient when I, along with a few others, "Toilet Papered" her house Three Times (well, almost Three Times) in one night on her husband, John's, Birthday. Every time it got cleaned up, we headed back to re-decorate. However, on the third time, we got caught! John was waiting for us. He confiscated the car keys (we had a spare with us, thank goodness) and turned the garden hose on us. We escaped with fun memories that are still good for a laugh and reminiscing smile.
Oh, to have that much energy again!