Our (very large) family loves to throw a celebration party, mainly because we love an excuse to get together and eat! But when our daughter-in-law recently graduated from medical school, it was an extra-special event to celebrate. Nate and Chesney had already moved out of state where she …
Months before his October wedding, our son requested that we host the rehearsal dinner in our backyard. We live on the northern edge of town on a hill with a great view of sunsets, so it seemed like a good idea. All along we planned to have the …
Our ninth child, Ami Grace, was born on the ninth day of April, weighing exactly nine pounds. She was delivered by her Papa, assisted by her oldest sister, because the midwife was still an hour away. Gracie was preceded by five brothers in a row, so it was …
Scrolling through photos on my phone, I came upon pictures from our son’s wedding two years ago. As mother of the groom, I was responsible for providing a rehearsal dinner. That was no easy feat when traveling 2,000 miles across the country from Oklahoma to Washington. The happy …
We’re a party kind of family, and when our daughter Sarah and her husband Chris were ready to announce the gender of their expected baby, it was party time. Extended family had already gathered for a potluck meal after church, so they decided to tack on a little …
Boy meets girl when they both work at a summer camp in Colorado. Girl is in college in Idaho and lives in Seattle. Boy attends college and lives in Oklahoma. Following a long-distance romance and engagement, boy marries his faraway bride…at last! This was pretty much the storyline …
We traveled to Seattle, Washington, for our son’s wedding last weekend, leaving the 100-degree temperatures of Oklahoma summer for the rainy and cool Pacific Northwest. The days were a whirlwind of preparation for the wedding festivities, but everyone was calm and happy. We packed a lot of warm memories …
Ah, weddings! We’re coming up on our fifth family wedding, as our son Benjamin is engaged to his lovely Melinda. The groom-to-be lives in Oklahoma, the bride-to-be lives in Idaho and the wedding will take place in Washington. So when Melinda was able to visit us during Spring …
Baby showers are made for FUN! We get to welcome a sweet new life into the world and celebrate with family and friends. Recently I hosted a baby shower for a new baby boy and his happy family. After buying a gift-wrapped blue polka dot cake, blue plates …
