Mike turned 60!

 We listed the 60+ reasons we love Mikey.

Extended family joined the fun and it was great to celebrate Mike.

Mike had a birthday

Requested the traditional Wafer Cake!

Mike decided to grow a beard

 It was a fun few weeks, he decided to see if he could do now that he is 58 years old.

He had a lot of gray, looked like an old man.

I like this Mike better.

29 years and still counting!

29 years ago I married the love of my life.

Grateful to Jim and Shauna for hooking us up.

Catching Up

Saturday, I was up early and the boys were sleeping soundly.

I headed for an early Temple Session.

I love getting there in the dark.

It was a peaceful morning.

I got home the boys were still in bed.

Monday,  Mike had a birthday!

Katie found this fabulous Memory Game.

It is pics of the kids when they were little!

The boys went skiing.

They tried Snow Basin and loved it.

Can't have a birthday without Wafer Cake

 

 We had to chat with Katie and Jeremy.

They don't like to miss a thing.

Had an infusion this week.

A day for napping and reading, I caught up on the last Massie Dobbs Book.

This went better, my blood pressure did not drop so much.

I was able to leave on time.

Warmth and Sunshine...

It all started with a phone call.

I had to call Princess to make some changes on the extended family cruise this August.

I happened to mention to Joni that I was missing a cruise this winter.

Well... she had a deal for me!

It was a great idea to give Mike for Christmas, and I get to go along.

It was 18 degrees when we left the house.

We were so excited to get on board even with no sun.

 

 First item of business... the ship offered a combination "milkshake, soda, hot cocoa card"

Mike had to have one...

 There was this big Navy ship (The Battleship Iowa) at port.

Mike was loving it.

 The food was divine as usual.

Most things worked for my Paleo life.

 The sunrise's and sunsets were gorgeous!

 

 

 We read, I knit, and enjoyed the sunshine!

 It was totally foggy when we pulled into port!

I had five fabulous days to talk Mike's ear off and enjoy the sun.

To me that is a successful trip.

Life is good.

Happy Birthday Mike..

The Big 50!!

This is what Mike wished what he got for his birthday... a HARLEY!
But no such luck... It is really because I love him and need him in my life!

50 Reasons why I love Mike:

1. He is my eternal sweetheart

2. He loves my laugh
3. He tucks me in bed early
4. He honors his Priesthood
5. He has listened to me for 26 years of marriage
6. He loves to go on trips
7. He lets me drive my car when he is with me
8. He loves the Beach
9. He loves skiing with his boys
10. He loves an adventure
11. He calls me several times a day
12. He always gives me a kiss and tells me he loves me when he leaves the house
13. He has taught me the fun of camping
14. He loves being with my family
15. He is planning ahead for fun things to do with our future Grandchildren
16. Our family is his Treasure
17. He is the perfect size for me
18. He loves the outdoors
19. He loves to walk and talk
20. He gave up Diet Pepsi
21. He loves my cookies
22. He thinks I am a good cook
23. He loves movies
24. He will watch chick flicks with me
25. He reads his scriptures faithfully
26. He loves to take me to the temple
27. He loves to Boogie Board and is happy if I never get in the water
28. He prays for me and our family daily
29. He is grateful for me
30. He is the joy of my life

31. He honors the covenants he has made

32. He is a good example for our boys

33. He adores our daughter Katie

34. He taught our kids how to play catch

35. Cause he is awesome

36. He loves to hear my ideas

37. He supports me in my callings and will even come clean up

38. He is calm in a crisis
39. He loves the Gospel

40. He loves guns and he knows I don't so he keeps them locked in the safe

41. He supports our favorite missionary, Sam

42. He is fun sized

43. He works hard for his family

44. He loves to wrestle with the boys

45. He is very protective of his family

46. He strives to keep the commandments
47. He will laugh with me

48. He takes his vitamins

49. He is fun to live with
50. He is my best friend

Happy Birthday Mikey!
xoxoxo

Big Week for the Family..

Mike was released as Bishop of the Ward..

It has been five years.

In some ways a short five years.

My favorite scripture in Doctrine and Covenants 84:88

... I will be on your right hand and on your left,
and my Spirit shall be in your hearts, and mine angels round about you, to bear you up.

Sums up the last five years...Our family has been supported by angels...
We have been blessed while Mike has served.
We are grateful for a wonderful ward and happy we will still be here.
Now we are onto something new in life - Not sure what, but we know it will be an adventure!

This was a typical scene in the last five years... Mike standing afar on the phone.

AND also this week...

Sam celebrated his one year mark by burning one of his lovely shirts!

Twenty Five Years..

ago I married my best friend

and life just keeps getting better!

We have had a few challenges in life -

don't we all,

But married life with Mike continues to be the best!

Catching Up... Zions

Mike and I spent a few days at Zions, hiking and enjoying the beautiful world.
It was so nice to have a few days to forget about the cares of day to day life.
We barely got back from one hike and there was a total downpour.

We loved the rain. We loved the time together.

Life is good.