Engagement pictures!

We took engagement pictures on Saturday in the desert. First thing we had to do was find a place where there wasn't any snow. So because there is snow in the desert, do you think it is cold? Dang right it is cold!!!! Again, our pictures will have blue hands. Try as my girls tried for summer weddings, they didn't find heat, they have all had to endure the cold for pictures. ie. Dec wedding and March. April isn't quite summer.

The kids had this cute idea for pictures and it involved hauling Grandma Gibson's furniture out into the sand. Thank you Grandma Gibson for loaning us your beloved furniture. I hope the sand will come off, eventually!

The sky threatened to snow on us, and the wind blew, but, we got some really cute pictures. Our photographer (Tony) and videographer (Mike). Went coatless... In order to get the "money" shot, you have to suffer a little. Thanks guys for being so tough. They had coats, you just can't wear them for the perfect shot!

Kevin and I exercised our parental card and hid in the truck for the last 45 minutes where it was warm. I can't wait to see the "real" pictures!

Changes

I have been thinking about changes in our life a lot lately, due to two weddings, a new grandbaby on the way, kids moving and a quieter house. Then I ran into a friend in the grocery store who has had some challenges with changes and I had to sit down and write this! Thanks for inspiring me D, and hang in there!

Changes

We start out as a little princess in our parent's eyes!

From crawling, to running and chasing butterflies!

We are sweet and loving as little girls can be!

While throwing ball, building forts and playing army.

One day it's curls and bows and lacy stockings.

Dollies and strollers and tea party sittings.

Tomorrow will be ponytails, Levis' and flip-flops.

Cowboys, Indians and paratropper airdrops.

At school I can sit quiet and be real helpful.

Until I punch the boy who just stole my pencil.

I want to be loving and kind and polite.

Can I wrestle, play ball, and hunt with a knife?

So many choices of who I want to be.

A little of each is the choice for me.

When along comes a man and I become a wife.

Add a few adorable children to fill up my life.

Laundry, dishes, lessons and car pools.

Chores, homework and teach them some rules.

Most days are happy, while some are sad.

I try to stay positive and never get mad.

Then the kids learn to drive and stay out all night.

They stretch their wings and grow to full height.

Deliver lunches, money, go shopping and movies.

Discussions, debates, advice and agreements.

A child, a sister, a mother, a mother-in-law.

A Friend, a counselor, a sheriff and Grandma.

Sports director, chef, maid and chauffer.

I'm a Doctor, a counselor and a hair dresser.

The house is empty and it's just us two.

Where do we go and what do we do?

So many choices of who I want to be.

So many me's to sort and set free.

I'm not really crazy, just surviving the changes.

Look at how many I've had through the ages!

Wedding plans update.

Shopping, shopping, shopping. I hate shopping! We are getting so much done though and I love to be with Morgan all day long, wandering the malls, looking for the perfect dress, hair piece, earrings, lunch, aching feet, aching back, headache, all to create the perfect reception. I did this for Tiffany and Jamie and now Morgan.

In 2 months, Morgan will spend all of her time with Chase and I will be left waiting for a phone call from my girls, or a lunch date, movie night, can we come over for dinner, (which by the way, you kids are welcome 24/365). Life is changing and I am excited for Morgan to get married, Tiff to have a baby and move and Jamie to ride bikes and run this summer.

Morgan has ideas of what she wantsfor her wedding, but is flexible, which I am extremely grateful for. She is growing up and will do marveleous as a wife and homemaker.

So.....The wedding dress is being hemmed.

We have been back to River Oaks to stategize.

And the engagement pictures will be taken on Sat.

All goes well!

I'm a Fan of American Idol!
For those of you do not know! This is the best of America and some of the worst. But did you see General Larry Platt sing his rap song, "Pants on the Ground". What a cute man!

I hope that when I am 62, I can have his energy, his love of life, his humor, his forward motion. This guy is on a roll. Now other shows are featuring him and letting him sing his song. Put a song in my soul and let me take on the world.

I cannot get the youtube link to work. So go to youtube and search Pants on the Ground.
Watch the Fox tryouts. You will love General Larry Platt.

"Pants on the ground, pants on the ground, looking like a fool with your pants on the ground"
Have a fabulous day!

Step 2-Moving Right Along to April 2

We have a reception location. Thank you Kim for the suggestion of River Oaks Golf course club house. The location is perfect and the setting in Spring, weather permitting, will bring some green into the party. Plus the club house is located right near the Jordan River. We love it!

We also have the videographer and photographer ready to go.
One young lady's dream coming true!
Thank you Birks, for raising such a fine young man who adores our daughter!!!!

Step One- Pick a wedding dress!

So many to choose from! And there are so many beautiful dresses, but we did pick one. Morgan looks fabulous. I have not included the chosen dress in these photo's. We want to keep the groom in suspense. We still believe in the Wow factor.


Step 2-Pick a reception center. We looked at a few and one was taken already. If anyone has some great ideas of places to look at. Please send us the info. We are looking, looking, looking!

Thank you Santa!
For your example of giving,
For your example of love,
For bringing families together,
I think you were sent by God,
To remind us of Jesus
And his example of giving,
Of his example of love,
For bringing families together.

I hope your Christmas was filled with the
warmth of the fire,
love of your friends and family,
feelings of giving that warm your soul.

I know ours was!
Merry Christmas to all!
And Here comes the New Year!