Hands

One of Branson's friends' mom took these pictures. One is her grandmother hours before she died and the other one is her grand baby hours after birth. She titled it "Hands". When I look at it I think of the veil and our Heavenly Father and how close they both are. I just bought me another camera hoping to touch someone in the way I was touched by this picture. Pictures have always been one of my favorite things. Everyone knows when I show up I have my camera with me. Thanks Tia for the inspiration.

Nature VS Nurture

We had a fun time going with my brother and sister-in-law to dinner. Don was suppose to lean in the pic but didn't...haha. My brother has been out of town so we haven't seen him much. I love to have debates with him. I find that we agree more then disagree we just say it different. Don and Linda are not as opinionated as me, my brother, and my sister. Where do we get it from?

Elmyra

Why is Keo so sad?

Because one of my baby birds died. I think the another one is dead also. I hope the others make it because I want the kids to see them. I know you are not suppose to touch them, but I kept looking at them, so I probably had my scent on them. I'm like a little kid I get so excited. I told Don I want to get my own eggs and hatch my own chicks. I think it might be a yes...haha

My family calls me Elmyra "I'm gonna hug you and kiss you and love you forever" This might be true because Branson's dog always runs away from me and I am always kissing and hugging him. I thought that was being nice. At least I'm not the only one. Aja is so sweet but all the animals run away from her. It's funny because her own dog growls at her if she even thinks of picking him up. That's OK Aja there's enough room for 2 Elmyra's :-)

Memories:-)

I have had a lot of fun looking at old pics, because I have been scanning all my pictures in. This is Don. He was 3lbs 11oz. I'm not sure how big Doug his twin was but Don looks big for only being 3lbs but it's hard to tell in a picture.

I love this pic of Don & Doug. I think they must have gotten into lots of trouble getting into the mud...lol

This is my newborn pic a little large 9lbs 2oz. Look at the double chin.

I guess I need to rescan this one, it's just a little crooked. This is me and my brother, we are 5 years apart. I love this picture because I look as big as my brother.

This is Stac, she was 6 months. She was always a happy baby.

This is Brittnie, she was 6wks in this pic. I have a better picture but haven't scanned all of hers in yet. I guess it's good I'm too old to have a baby because this picture makes me want one....LOL

This is Brans, he always had some car type of toy he carried around with him. If he couldn't find it, he would cry until we found it. Brans loves cars to this day.

We were sealed May 5, 1984. Brans, was always crying, Don and I were worried that when they brought him in he would start screaming and we would be embarrassed. When they had the kids come in he was a perfect angel. What a wonderful day this was, I am so thankful for the temple.

Now this was the normal Brans...LOL..I love my family and love looking back and remembering my cute kids. I hated when people would say "Enjoy them now because they grow up so fast". When things were so busy and crazy I would think I can't wait until they grow up. Now I'm that person saying "Enjoy them now...............".

Las Vegas Pics

Back to where it began "Cupid Chapel".

Don gave me a penny to make a wish. I have everything I have ever wanted except the last few years my health hasn't been the best, so you can probably guess what I wished for.

This pic was taken at the plazzo in Vegas. It was beautiful.

This was the view from our room. It was so pretty. I'm not a real Vegas fan, because we don't gamble but there is a lot to see. We went to see David Copperfield and I loved it.

This was our bathroom. It also had another bath, living room, kitchen, and a huge bedroom. The hotel was the Trump hotel. I bid on it on priceline and paid $75 a night. I usually get our rooms for around $40 a night but I wanted this to be special for our anniversary, so I kept it at a 5 star. We had the best time. I know I say it all the time but Don has always been so good to me and always makes me feel special. Here's to another 33 years:-)

33 Years Already?

Wow, 33 years on the 15th of April. As you can see our wedding was top dollar...lol. I think it was maybe $200 including my bouquet. We were married in Las Vegas in Cupids Chapel. My dad lived in California and said he would pay for my wedding if we would meet in Las Vegas. We drove there on Friday, married on Saturday and drove home on Sunday. Thanks Dad it was the best....Whatever. Well I may not have got the wedding of my dreams but I did get the man:)

Don's twin brother Doug was his best man and my sister Tammy was my maid of honor.

1985

I'm not sure what year this was 1980 something. It was a Halloween party.

Prom 1977:) I feel so blessed to have such a wonderful husband. He always makes me feel safe and secure. I love you so much Don thanks for all the sweet memories:-)

Beautiful Wigs!!!

We went on our shopping trip to NPS and it was a lot of fun. We had to try this wig on, everyone but Brittnie.

Oh ya Stac, work it!!! Just Beautiul:-)

I think it just might be the messy Farrah look.

Oh and then there is me with no make up. Maybe I can get some youth back...LOL

Such a bright start on my modeling career. Kassie, I might need you to help me get started. But not quite sure if you can do that many angles to get me to look good. LOL.

When I'm with my girls everything seems happier, we laugh to the point of crying. I love you and I hope the park will be as much fun:-)