The Final Birthday Celebration

We finished up celebrating Doug's 50th birthday two weekends ago with a trip to Italy.....right on Valley View Place! We had our friends and neighbors gathered - the only one missing was Doug! He was very sick for five days - and missed most of his party. He tried to rally Saturday night during hte party to no avail. HE is feeling better now, and enjoed the pictures!

Happy Birthday to my wonderful husband!

50 years ago today, a very special woman gave birth to a very special baby boy. While I will have to wait until I walk with my Savior to personally thank her, if she were here, these are the things I would tell her:

• The son she brought into this world is a man who loves God, his family and his friends passionately and deeply



• He has a wonderful sense of humor and never fails to make me laugh when things are difficult



• He is the most generous man I know with his possessions, his time and his money



• The not so little baby she gave birth to on February 28, 1958 has grown into a man with an awesome work ethic, integrity unparalleled and who is a wonderful provider for his family



• He is loyal, smart and compassionate



• He loves me in a way that defies logic-in my worst moment, he loves me as Jesus does - unconditionally and with his whole heart

These past fifty years have crafted Doug into the man that God has created him to be - and I am so thankful that he now chooses to share the next fifty years with me!

The beginning of a Milestone

In a few days, my wonderful husband will reach a milestone and celebrate his 50th birthday. We spent time on Friday night celebrating with our friends in San Diego - people who have been with us since our wedding. They are very dear friends and we are so blessed to have them in our life.

Thanks to Don & Stephanie, David & Susan, Jon & CarolAnn and Brenda & Jerry. We love you guys and our lives are richer for having you in them.

My Special Valentine

Happy Valentine's Day! These were my very special surprise from my very lovely husband - whom blesses me every single day!