Pictures from the Latch-Key Party

Is that a spider in my drink?

I don't want to grow up.....

Cheryl's talent of painting...she's a butterfly

Remember Dad always calling Mom the devil woman??? Is this what he was talking about??

A family picture

The "original" FIVE!!! Sunday we had Julie's family all over and Steven and Lacey came back down, we had dinner and then all the college kids went back up to Idaho. Monday Diane and I cleaned mom's house for her and we ordered pizza for dinner. It was such a fun weekend. THANK-YOU Cheryl for letting me have time off work....again. Have I ever told you how much I love my FAMILY???? you're da best

A very Special Birthday "75"

Well once again my blogspot is not working and I can't post the best picture taken over the weekend. The one where we surprised my Mom in Applebees for her birthday. Let me set this up. Diane flew in Thursday night and spent the day with Lacey. I flew in Friday afternoon and spend a few hours with my Aunt Gay and Uncle Ronnie. Julie found out were Grandma and Grandpa were going to be eating that night (Friday) we all arranged to meet at Applebees. Julie walked in first because it was planned she would meet them their for dinner. Soon after Steven and Jamie walked in. First Dad thought what is Jamie doing here. Her and Nate must be eating here! Then Mom saw Steven and thought why is he all the way down here, as they live in Layton. Then alll the rest of us walked in Diane Me Jeff Jordan and Whitney!!! We all say surprise and Diane had bought this but hat that says :Birthday Princess on it and a whole bunch of balloons. Mom was SO SHOCKED and SURPRISED!!! Way fun

Julie, Sheri Akin, Diane, Me and Carole Akin

We had a "surprise" party for Mom on Saturday. We sort of had to tell her that people might be coming and that she might want to dress up a little and that she might want to clean up the mess her and Dad had on the kitchen table. It was just family party but it sure was nice. AND it was so great that Jeremy and Morgan and the girls could all come down. It really meant a lot to Grandma, because she knows how busy you are.

Jodi Stevens and his partner MaryAnn. Jodi is my Dad's brothers son. His 1/2 sister is the one who came to take care of Grandma after her back surgery after I left. I haven't seen him in about 44 years or so. It was so nice to see everyone. AND once again my blog spot is deciding which pictures I can post or not...........UGH