"Suprise!"

Kim and I had a wonderful suprise, our kids threw us an anniversary party! July 21st was our 13th anniversary, and I have to say it was probably the worst day ever. It was so bad that I cried! So our darling daughter Katelynn decided to call Grandma Gifford and have her help give us a party. So onFriday the 25th Katelynn made us go out on a date but "...we had to be home by 9!" I thought that was kind of supicious but hey I get to go out, so we go to diner and a movie and come home and lo and behold there is a "Happy Anniversary" banner in the hall, streamers in the doorway and balloons, a present and our cake topper from 13 years ago sitting on top of a mint ice cream cake! They had out the china and the crystal glasses with sparkling cider too! I couldn't have had a better time, or a better anniversary. Kim and I both said it was the best ever! We are sure blessed to have such loving and thoughtful children, and great parents.

Emily's Baptism

I thought I would share these beautiful pictures that I took of Emily in her baptism dress. She had such a wonderful day with lots of family and friends. After her baptism which was wonderful, we had a birthday celebration at the house. She is such a special girl, and we just love her so much! We are so proud of her decision to be baptized. We took these photos at Freestone Park in Gilbert, AZ. It was really hot but she was a reall trooper, and smiled like an angel. The kids go back to school on July 28th, which is only 1 1/2 weeks away. What will I do with all the quiet? I might get some things done around here. We should find out who their teachers are soon, and we will meet them on Friday the 25th. So the girls are really anxious about that. Of course they don't want to have the "mean" teachers, but they will be fine with whom ever they get. Well that's it for now. Let us know how you are doing. Talk soon!!