Costume Parade

The grandkids all looked so cute in their costumes (except for Dane because he was a spooky dementor) that we had to go on a visiting parade. First stop was Grandma and Grandpa Allred's house.

Then we went to visit Grandpa Taylor at his office downtown.

Elphaba (Abbey), Sam (Nacho Libre), Dane (dementor), Ian (Batman)

Then, on the way home Uncle Adam sat in the car with the kids while I ran into the grocery store. He must not have been paying attention to what was going on because this is what I found when I got back. Yes that is gum in Ian's eyelashes! Some caregiver Adam is! I hope my kids accidentally cut Logan's hair one day while he is in my care. Revenge is sweet :)

Happy Birthday Grandpa A

My Grandpa Allred's birthday was on June 11. I forget how old he is.....very young though. Isn't he a cutie?

Megan and I took the kids over for breakfast to celebrate. I brought fruit and Megan made her yummy whole grain berry muffins that are delicious AND nutritious.

We had a great time visiting. The kids like to sneak downstairs and jump on the small trampoline and turn on the treadmill to a slow speed and use it as a slide. If this high energy behavior bother's my grandparents they sure do hide it well!

We LOVE you Grandpa! Happy Birthday!

All Because Two People Fell in Love.....

Have you seen a more beautiful couple?!

I Love, loVe, LOVE this picture! It looks like an airline advertisement.

My Grandma Shirley and Grandpa Martin celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary this April. My parent's hosted a wonderful celebration at their newly remodeled house, which used to be my grandparent's house. It was a great turn-out with friends and family coming from out of town. I love my grandparent's so much.

*They are great cooks (I appreciate it much more now than when I was 8 and they made eggplant lasagna. Although, I still don't like eggplant).

* My grandma would help us sew Barbie clothes out of scraps of fabric she had laying around.

* They always had Apple Jack's, Cracklin' Oat Bran, Top Ramen, Tang, and a bag of hard marshmallows in their cupboards.

* My grandpa knows a lot. I feel I can ask him his opinion on most any subject.

My grandparents are a wonderful example of a loving, successful marriage and family life. They have created a legacy for their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren!

The after-party was at 'The Mansion' my mom and her siblings rented for everyone to hang out at. It was a great and fit everyone. We had fun in the hot tub, playing pool, card games, eating, and watching movies in the theatre room.