4th July 2012 (and Hubby's 50th Birthday!!!)

50 years old...if it wasn't so incredibly hot here, I would go in the attic and dig out a picture from my husband's 25th birthday party...the first of his Fourth of July birthday's that we celebrated together....(but again...it's way too hot up there!)

All of these years between 25 and 50....thru 4 children, even more job changes, moving, working night-turn, homeschooling and my illnesses...many of life's challenges....I love this man.  I love him so much more now than 25 years ago...so

Happy Birthday, Honey!!!  Looking forward to 25 more birthdays with you!

My brother-in-law, Todd, puts on the BEST fireworks display  every year....shoots them off right over our heads...and every year they get better and better!  We are so blessed to have our own 'private' show!

Celebrated over my sister, Lori's house this year....as Ron and my nephew Ty shared a party (Ty is born on July 5th)

Ron and his mom..

25 years of "fireworks" with this man!

"Spidey!"

The birthday "celebrities"!

Grammy and her girls...

Celebrating a special daughter....

The past month has been a busy one...high school graduation, commencements, a special guest staying with us, VBS and a special 50th  birthday....feel as if I'm just a little behind in updating this, our family "journal", but wanted to share pictures and memories from Sara's graduation party last Saturday.

Our Sara "sunshine"!!!  So happy celebrating her graduation from our homeschool...all the fun , and memories...really have loved teaching her and having her at home!

Best friends!  And sisters!  Michaela (who also graduated this year), Morgan, Sara and Meghan...

They did NOT plan the matching dresses!!! LOL

The blessings of family and friends....

Anna and her little friend Ruthie....

Grammy, Aunt Jolyn, Anna and I in front of the picture boards...

these two always 'fool around'...not sure why she was putting her cap on! LOL

Must have wanted it for the picture...

Sara and Grandma Ro...

Done!!!  Happy, exhausted siblings!

I am so very, very blessed to be these 4 children's mother!!!!  And, my Sara....we are so very proud of the wonderful, talented sweet daughter and young woman you have grown up to be!  Can't wait to see the plans the Lord has worked out for you!  We love you!