Stella's new OBSESSION!

Stella getting her gear!

Brenna gave it a shot too, it was FREEZING cold I have to give her lots of credit for giving it a try!

Stella fell in love the second she put the board on! 

Brenna took a little coaxing, and she is also just 5!! she did like the magic carpet and going down with the ropes =)  

Natural Born Rider!

Stella had a few fast stops, where Rich and I were her brakes...but this ending was absolutly perfect!

Pops Pamper Party!

For Pops 60th Birthday Present we PAMPERED him!!!  

Started with a little massage on the hands & feet (with hot toe stones!) 

Some stuffed mushrooms apps! 

Now on to the facial with cold stones for the eyes 

Granny got in on the action too! 

My FAVORITE pic of the night!! 

You dont get more relaxed than that!!! 

Moms massage with hot stones 

time for the manicures! 

And the gigantic card we (Stella & Brenna) made for Pop!! 

We didnt get to wrap Rich's gift so we blindfolded Pop! 

Super fun night! 

followed by Pops favorite meal of meatloaf & scalloped potatoes! 

Tonight we celebrate all together with Lavena & Tucker!! 

60 is a big deal and actually we'll be celebrating pretty much all year long!!!

XO

Saying Good Bye & Happy Birthday all in one day

I got to spend about 4 hours with Grandma before she left to be with God, I will forever cherish those precious hours!

One of my favorite pictures I got with Mimi before she passed was of our hands together one last time. I have it displayed in a very special place in our home. I wanted to have one with Grandma too and am so thankful to have this one to place next to Mimi's.

In a sad but honoring way, Grandma passed on Anna's birthday. As I was expressing my sadness for her, Anna turned it around beautifully and said the felt special that she went to Heaven on her birthday!

As we were looking for candles all we could find we 62, which Mom quickly concluded it was double Anna's age so it would work perfectly! we all got a good laugh out of that =) 

Anna ate the snowmans hat first!! LOL! 

Anna's picture came out much better than mine, but you get the gist 

Also on Jan 3rd Grandpa turns 90!!!  

While we were there we had to celebrate that!! How amazing, and great shape he is in. He is most excited at his barber shop you get a free hair cut when you turn 90!! 

He has surely earned it! 

Stella & Brenna called to sing him Happy Birthday...He LOVED it!! 

After taking this picture we all got goosebumps when we saw the halo above Grandpa head...

It is a beautiful picture with Grandma's presence all around! 

This is a picture of Grandma & Grandpa's wedding day, 63 years ago! 

Another beautiful feat to celebrate! 

Christmas Cheer and Fabulous Beer!!!

No words are needed to see the love that this family shares!

Us is SURE LUCKY & BLESSED!!

I am so honored I got to go to this tasting, it is amazing beer & even better company!!

Thank you Chris & Amee for letting me tag along with you guys!! 

Bottoms up!