Happy Anniversary Honey!

Our Wedding Day May 22, 1982

27 wonderful years later and much more in love

I guess some of us get so rapped up in our own little happy life that occasionally we miss our wedding anniversary. Some of you are thinking....NEVER! Well, it happened on our 10th year and again this year on our 27th. I remember that wonderful spring day 27 years ago, my life was changed forever. But never forgotten? Well...............it's good that we both forgot it together and can laugh together when we realize it. My life would be so empty had I not met and married the man of my dreams. I want my wonderful husband to know how much I love him! I want him to know that I choose to celebrate each and every day we can be together. Our life of 27 years has been an unbelievable venture and I look forward to spending each and every year REMEMBERING! Happy Anniversary honey!

She was there!

You tell me.......... this picture was discovered after I had taken several pictures at the grave site. I can't really explain it but I know what it represents..............SHE WAS THERE!

It was the day of Judy Young's memorial (my niece Nichole's mother in law). Such a beautiful day in memory of such a wonderful and dear person. We arrived at the cemetery, parked the car in formation to most of the cars that had got there before us. We started walking up the road in the general direction of what seemed to be her graveside. I was in awe at the number of people that came to pay their respect and love for this genuine lady. Judy was stricken with cancer thirteen years ago. She was a person that put everyone before herself. A lady that demonstrated courage and yet was persistent to keep her spirits high. I was reminded of that, that beautiful sunny Saturday morning, when viewing my pictures taken at the graveside. This picture was in the mist of a series taken at the grave site. She was there! And not alone. There is no doubt in my mind that this photo was exactly what it represented. Unexplainable? Or was it her way of letting us know that she was at peace. And who, more deserving of it! Judy we will miss you and thank you for having been a part of your life.

School Pictures

Nicholas Parcell, age 8 2nd Grade School Picture
Ashley Parcell, 1st Grade and................. Caden Parcell, 2nd Grade

Remember when? Those days come and go so fast, wishing that we could relive the hopscotch, jacks, and many other school day recess game. But we always looked forward to the "picture day". The day we all wore our "best dress" and took time to comb our hair, putting every hair perfectly in its place. Here are Caden's 2nd grade and Ashley's 1st grade 2008-09 school year pictures. I thought their dad's 2nd grade picture was probably one of my favorite. Pretty dang cute!!!!

This kid has potential!

The "Artist" Conner William Parcell Age 4 Before picture

The "Masterpiece"

My little Conner is a kid from a different planet most of the time. But you've got to admit he sure can accomplish something when he puts his mind to it. He and Allie came over to Grandma and Grandpa's to play awhile. They love getting the
paints or crayons out and make us pretty pictures. Allie has always been very creative to use a lot of colors and take her time. As for Conner he loves to use one or two colors and scribble all over the paper. Grandma took
some time with him and tried to explain how to stay within the lines and use a lot of color. Here are the results. I am very proud of his efforts and the time he took! His hand was very tired after coloring this beautiful masterpiece. This one is a keeper and so is the picture!

April "WHAT" bring May flowers

It's April 16, 2009, and Mother Nature delivered us a most unexpected surprise. A foot of snow. The budded trees bending as if to curtsy to the majestic awe. It is what it is and I for one cannot deny its beauty, even though I long for a green palette.

An Easter Treat

My Easter treat was a day filled with family togetherness, attending church with my darling grandchildren who's participation in their primary opening exercises brought tears to my eyes, lots of pretty dresses and curls, little boys hugs for attention, concluding with a wonderful family dinner. I love the Easter bunny, Easter eggs, and all the Easter trimmings, but my love and attention at Easter focuses primarily on the greatest of Easter treats..... the fact and knowledge that our Savior, Jesus Christ lives, and what we all gain because of Him. Happy Easter!

"Happy Birthday to You"

Stephanie & Christie 5 months and 'all smiles'

Our mother Muriel holding her beautiful 'girls'

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TEE TEE!
I've had the wonderful opportunity to share my 59 birthday's with my twin sister, Christie, better known as Tee Tee. That is what we called each other when we were little because it sounded like Christie as well as Stephanie, when you are 2 or 3 years old. It's not everyone that can share their birthday with their best friend. We are very close and do most everything together. We live just a few miles from each other, and call each other most everyday. I'm the oldest by 26 minuets, and she reminds me frequently of that! I'm glad she is my sister and I love her very much and wish her a very Happy Birthday! We are usually able to celebrate our birthday together, but this year she is in Arizona visiting her son and daughter. I'll be thinking of her and remembering all the beautiful memories we have shared throughout the years. I LOVE YOU TEE TEE!