Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the things that we are most thankful for. I think it is fair to say that Mom was most thankful for her family as are so many of us. When asked, "what is some advice about family," mom said this...."Stay so close. Even though things get tough and frustrating. I've never had a close family until I had my own little family and husband. When you get frustrated it's time for some space but not so much that you start to loose time and closeness with eachother."

I hope that everyone has a great Thanksgiving surrounded by lots of delicious food and most important of all.....lots of loved ones to make precious memories with!! Happy Thanksgiving and Enjoy!!

Girl Number Three

It was on November 16, 1983 when Lacey Dawn decided to join our family. Another sweet little girl weighing 6lbs, 14oz. I was still too young to remember too many details of that day, but I do remember being pretty excited to have another sister!

This is Lacey when she was just 2 weeks old. I remember her being a good little baby, hardly ever cried.

This is Lacey on her 10th birthday with our dog Sammy at her feet. She and Sammy were pals. I think Sammy only liked Lacey and Lacey was the only one that liked Sammy. He was such a mean little stinker.

Look at her go! Climbing our favorite tree in Kilgore.

Ha ha Lace....sorry but I had to put this one on here! This is my most favorite picture. This is what true camping hair looks like! And notice the toad accessory! I miss those days, miss catching those huge toads!

Lacey is quite an animal lover! She loved Buddy, the family poodle. If she wasn't snuggled up to him on the couch or dressing him in doll clothes she was toting him around!

Here is Lacey with her cute family....Zach, Kaidynce, Karter and Twitch the poodle!

Happy Birthday Lacey! Hope you had a great day! Love ya lots!

YOU'RE HOW OLD!!!

Happy Birthday to you Daddy Poo!! Today us kids and a few other family members went out to celebrate Dad's birthday with him. How old you say.....51 years old today!! But don't worry Dad all that gray hair and those "old man" glasses that you have to wear when you are reading don't mean a thing!! It just adds character! When the hearing aids and Depends start appearing then we'll worry about ya!!

Dad and Diane with the help of Grandma Larson and Aunt Patsy cooked a great meal. Thanks for such good food! Then we got to watch Dad open his presents. It was a fun afternoon hanging out with the family!

Here is one of Dad's most favorite things to do!

Dad showing off a couple different birthday cakes. Mom always made sure Dad had a nice birthday cake!

Just out enjoying a day with the family! (love the shirt, haha!)

Dad I just want to tell you how much I appreciate everything you do for us! I love you so much and look forward to celebrating many, many more birthdays with ya!! Hope you had a great day!!