Happy Birthday Daddy!

Happy Birthday!
Friday was my Dad's 76th b-day. He is a very special Dad. I haven't met anyone in my 51 years who doesn't like my Dad. He is a very loveable person & doesn't have a enemy in the world.
The other day I heard the song zippety do-da & I immediately thought of my Dad he used to sing this to Cheryl, Johnny and I. I could picture a bluebird sitting on his shoulder---I just love that song.

My Dad has this little whistle, we would hear it when he came through the door at night from work or if he was close by---he would whistle and say I'm home! It has become a kind of a family thing for us too.

HE IS:

Giving, Hard working, amazing teacher, funny and kind to everyone.

The other day after we had everyone over for a little party for him--Mark said, "Your Dad is the greatest". I hope he knows how much his family LOVES him. We feel so blessed to be able to call him Dad. Love you, Susan

The other day I went into Jack's room and he had his Grandma Daley's book open. She wrote this book a few years ago and gave it to everyone for Christmas. It is filled with pictures and many stories. When we first got it I looked at all the pictures and just hadn't taken the time to read the book. Brooke called me one day and said "Mom you need to start reading Grandma's book, it is so interesting. She said I feel like I'm reading a really good novel". So I started reading it and then Paige and Bridget, we would talk about the parts we all liked. It was really hard to put it down. One of my favorite stories in the book is called "Mother's Surprise Birthday Party". I guess she decided to have a surprise b-day party for her Mom who worked and would also help with her girl scout troop. She cleaned the house, had refreshments and got the living ready to play "Bunko" she even had prizes too! She invited all the girls from her girl scout troop and their Mothers. She said when her Mom walked through the door she was very surprised. She says,"I know she could have killed me"! I guess her Mom didn't really know the girls Mom's and they had all brought presents. This story reminds me of my own girls who surprised me one Birthday. They were about 10 years old the same age as their Grandma---of course they didn't invite anyone to a party but they screamed "surprise" and had a cake and balloons and presents for me. I think that was one of my favorite birthday's! I was so excited that they had planned this little party without any coaxing or encouraging, they just wanted to do something nice for me.

My Mother-in-law had a birthday a few months ago and I just wanted to let everyone know what a beautiful woman she is. The best way to describe her is she is elegant and she dresses to kill. I'm thankful for the influence she has on our family. She is a great example of a wonderful wife and mother!

What a Great Thanksgiving!

How do all you bloggers do it? Getting through the turkey comas, family get togethers, late night parties,early morning shopping sprees etc, etc,& so on, then fitting in a Happy Thanksgiving post. You are all amazing! ---- We had a terrific Thanksgiving weekend. We had my family over for dinner which turned out great with all the many hands that helped with the yummy dinner. I have been crazy about sweet potatoes lately so I made them every way I could think of--when I was a kid I didn't like them at all. Every time I would see them with marshmallow's I would gag. Boy time's have changed last month I even had sweet potato fry's (delicious). Anyway, we had a wonderful day, watched football, visited,slept, and the kids had fun making turkey puppets. Thanks to Stacy for the fun pictures she is quite a photographer. Mark and I found out his brother was moving so we headed to his house to help but most of the work was done, I don't know how much help we really were. When we got back to the house Jack came in and said I thought we wer'e going to the movies so he made some calls and Paige, Rex and the kids met us. We saw "Enchanted" and everyone loveddddd it. I kept finding myself smiling all through the movie---everytime I looked down the row I was shocked at how Landon was sitting so still watching the movie I kept thinking he must be asleep----but he was just loving the show! The next morning Mark and I headed to San Felipe for a very relaxing time. We ate shrimp in town, golfed, watched the sunrise over the sea, ate more mexican food, watched movies and I even finished the book " Twilight"! I still can't believe I enjoyed a love story about vampire's! Hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving we loved celebrating with all our family. Wow now we can enjoy the Christmas season. Wahoo!

Homecoming King and Football Captain

I'm sorry for another post about Mt. View Football but that's about all we have been doing lately so here we go again.

Last Friday was Mt View's Homecoming Game and what a exciting night it turned out to be. Steven was voted captain for the team and Nick Ferrin was voted Homecoming King!Steven and Nick have been friends since kindergarten. They have played little league baseball, basketball, and they have been on many trips together to California. Just last Sept. Nick came with us to New York to see the Yankees play the Red Sox for Steven's birthday. While we sat in the stands I just couldn't stop thinking about what a great year it has been for these two good friends!

Sheridan and Steven. I tried to take the red eye out and I just made it worse. I need help with my pictures!

Friends

Jack and Kelly aren't they such cuties!

Steven being interviewed by the Tribune reporter.

Presley and Steven!

Presley and Bridget










I just had to put this picture of the girls fixing Dustin's hair. This is the only picture I have from Halloween. We went over to Paige's house later that night and hung out. He sat in the salon chair for about 30 minutes while they sprayed, combed and brushed his hair. No wonder they love him--he's so patient!

Fifty and Fabulous

I'm so grateful I have a sweet sister to share my life with. We have enjoyed many wonderful memories growing up in Arlington! We loved climbing trees, making forts, riding our bikes, and roller skating in the school gym. I loved having a sister so close to me. I still think it is so funny when people would think we were twins and I was a foot taller than her. She is sweet and beautiful inside and out. She loves Disneyland, reading and her family. I have always thanked my Heavenly Father for giving me the blessing of such a great sister.

Happy Birthday Cheryl!

C-contagious smile

H-helpful

E-encouraging

R-redhead

Y-you love life

L-Laugh-I love her laugh!

San Francisco

Last week we took a fun trip to San Francisco and had a great time. I decided the best trips are last minute, spur of the moment, pack your bags let's go trips. Paige's girls were out of school for Fall break so we decided to go see San Francisco. Bre called the night before we left and and said I'm coming too, Paige and I were so excited--. We missed Brooke,Kelsey and Kennedi but she had a girlfriend trip planned for next week and Kelsey was with Pam in San Diego. We loved the weather, the food, and the shopping. We learned how they make fortune cookies in Chinatown, there are a group of sea lions that love fisherman's wharf, and that Union Square is the 3rd largest shopping area in the U. S. We rode the BART,the trolley cars, cable cars and walked,walked,& walked. Thank heavens for the "one" stroller we had with us---each one of the girls took turns taking naps. We had some crazy times and we loved ever moment. Thanks girls, love you!

Wev'e Come a Long Way Baby!

I love this Guy! He rubs my feet and tell me I'm beautiful and puts up with me. Who would have thought 32 years later,5 kids and 8 grandkids, life would be so good to us.Love you honey!

October 9, 1975
We share our wedding anniversary with Mark's parents, Brooks and Margaret. Last year we celebrated by going on a cruise with them and Mark's sister Kim and her husband David. We had so much fun getting dressed up, dancing and being treated like royalty. We really need to do this again.