Grant's Big 40th Birthday!

So here he is....Grant Horsley.....turning the big 40! Grant was born on September 19, 1968. He was an adorable child who grew up to be a"Hot" man. Even though he hates getting older I think he gets better looking each year. We had a surprise party for Grant where family and friends could tell him Happy Birthday. It was a blast! Here are some pictures of Grant as a child. Check out the video of Grant and my two brothers playing Rock Band after the party. Too funny!

A Blast From The Past!

I had an amazing experience with mother this weekend. Since her husband passed away she has been very lonely. Her 50th High school reunion was coming up and she didn't want to go alone so I went as her traveling companion. What a joy it was to sit with these sweet old people and hear about their tales from the past. How they called each other by calling the operator and telling them a number like 27J or 25R. When their phone rang they had to listen to the rings. If it rang once it was for their neighbor and if their phone rang twice it was for them. They told me of the times when the were spanked by their high school teachers and how parents got into fist fights after football games and threw rocks at the bus. They shared experiences when they met at the diner for shakes and dancing by the juke box. They had such a carefree life back then. No technology to over stimulate them. Just a lot of talking on the porch with neighbors and Friends and lots of dancing. Every night we were at the reunion they would dance. Even the classes that were celebrating their 75th High school reunion could cut a rug. Check out the video below. The women in pink is 94 years old. I was amazed. The original band members that played for the dances back then still played for the mighty Vandals (Vikings) that night. My mom had the time of her life. We rode in a limo to the Hotel and then we were pampered by her boyfriends from the past. They escorted us everywhere. Good old Tucker even insisted on taking us back to the airport. I was in awe by the love showed in hugs and kisses all around. I would have loved to have had a chance to live back then. Ahhhh! The good old days were really good days from what I can see!

Awesome Limo Ride!

My Mom and Tucker

Some of my mom's best friends. The High School Gang.

These cute women graduated in 1935!

Our 17th Year Anniversary!

Look at us we are just babies! Crazy huh?! I can’t believe how time flies. It just seems like yesterday we were dating and had life by the tail. Now that we are older and wiser (LOL) we know we never did. I am so glad I married my best friend. I don’t think we could have made it through the hard times in life without our friendship. I am so proud to married to a man who honors his priesthood and is determined to make me and my children happy. I love him ...even all of his little quirks. How can I not? He is adorable! Here are some of the things I remember best in our 17 years together….

*Best memory: The day I married my best friend.
*Worst memory: Saying goodbye to my husband while he serves in the military being married for 6 months and pregnant.
*Favorite thing to do with Grant: Travel to romantic getaways.
*Favorite daily ritual: Giggling in bed before we go to sleep. (It drives Austin crazy because we laugh so hard and loud.)
*Favorite date: Our first date that lasted all night. (It was clean fun...get your mind out of the gutter!)
*Most appreciated thing in our marriage: Unconditional love
*Best thing about being married to Grant: I can be my crazy self and he still loves me. (I’m one lucky girl.)

I love you Grant! Thank you for 17 wonderful years and three beautiful children. You are the best thing that ever happened to me. I am a better person because of you. I can’t wait to see what the next 17 years has in store for us. It will be hard to top. Happy Anniversary!

Then

NOW