THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES

Today is our 35th wedding anniversary. We reminisced about our life together and yes, it did get a little sappy, but the bottom line is that we not only love each other but we like being together.

Here are my top ten memories with Jerry -

10. The Honk Monson Memorial Golf Tournaments. It was so fun to see how much he cares about making this a tribute to his dad and mom.

9. Helping my mom and now his mom. He really wants his mother's life to be good and worry free.

8. Halloween costume parties. He's a good sport about dressing up and letting his hair down.

7. Southern Utah vacations (Lake Powell, Moab, Byrce, Zion). He always went the extra mile to make sure everyone had a great time.

6. Our trips. We've been some great places - San Diego, Miami, Washington DC, Banff, Jackson Hole.....

5. 25th Anniversary cruise to Alaska. He planned and set up the whole trip - 2 weeks! It was wonderful and unexpected.

4. Christmas Eve gifts. I always anticipate this gift because it will be sweet and amazing .

3. Annual Flaming Gorge trips. Our kids still want to get together and play. He insisted we do this trip every year and I'm so glad he did!

3. I'm proud to say he's a Deputy because he excels at his job and he really, truly cares.

2. Time spent with our grown children - boating, playing cards, hunting....

1. Playing with our grandchildren. He always makes it so fun for them. He jumps rope, catches butterflies, plays hide and seek, tells stories and lets them know they are the greatest to us!

This summer was too short, but way fun. Jerry and I slept out on the deck during one of the cool, breezy spells we had. We watched the stars - and some fireworks in AF. One night it rained a little but we were back far enough that we just enjoyed the lightening and thunder. We woke early one morning to the coyotes singing to us. We felt like we were camping under the stars like we did when we were young and adventurous.

Springtime in the Rockies

Sometimes I hike in the hills behind our house. It is breathtaking! (pun intended - I do huff and puff) This spring I noticed how beautiful the daisies were and insisted that we take pictures. The fam thought I was crazy - and they may be right but isn't this scene beautiful?

Jerry's mom is a joy. She has the greatest sense of humor and is so appreciative of every little thing we do. Our family really gets a kick out of her.

We had a Tea Party for her 82nd birthday. We dressed up in vintage dresses and hats and decorated the deck with ribbons, flowers and tea sets. We ate little sandwiches and divine desserts. I don't know who had more fun; me, the girls or Grandma Dot.

And the Rockets Red Glare!

On the 4th we took the kids to the Stadium of Fire. The little girls were so excited to see Miley Cyrus - they were so cute dancing and singing along with her. The fireworks were the best ever!