Friday, March 27, 2009

Life is Crazy . . .How does it go so fast?

It's already been a whole year since Adam joined our family, yesterday was his first birthday. We are always dissappointed about the miles between Greg and Jess and the rest of our family, and having to miss out on being with them as these milestones happen and as they grow and change is sad. So we have to rely on sweet Jess to always be up-dating their blog and sending us pictures.

Just look what a whole year can do! Adam is so cute and we wish we were able to be around him more. Sorry to have missed your first birthday sweet baby. Have mommy and daddy bring you down here and we'll all go to Disneyland, again!


Now that you can see over Dumbo's head I'm sure you'll enjoy it more.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Our First Baby!


This picture was taken March 13th, 1975 when we brought Jenny home from the hospital. We were so pleased to be parents with a darling new baby girl!

Gene and I have been parents for a long time now, it was Jenn's 34th birthday yesterday. She continues to bring so much pride and joy to us; her earthly parents, and has from the day she was born.

There are several dates that become and remain special to us through the years as they pass. Every birthday of each of our children (and each of our grandchildren) brings tender feelings and moments of deep reflection to me. It always brings memories of the day of their birth, and of their baby years. Oh, the time goes way to fast!

I am so grateful for the blessing of each child that our Heavenly Father blessed us with.

Happy birthday my sweet girl, I love each and every day that we still get to spend together! I love you!

More old photos

March 13th, 1975

Brand new Parents


Gene was so excited to be a daddy! He had wanted a girl, but hadn't told me that. He even gets the credit for giving her her name. There was no arguing with him.


She had to be his Jennifer Lynn


After about 6 months Jenny became a "happy baby" maybe it just took me that long to get the hang of it myself.

During Gene's "softball years" this is one way Jenny and I spent a few evenings each week.

August 2, 1975

Dave and Karie Bourne's wedding day

That dress was a problem for a nursing Mommy and her baby!

This one was taken Nov. 15th, 1975 on Gene's 2 6th birthday, he looks so young. Jenny was so sad when daddy blew out his birthday candles.