Great Anniversary

Last night we went to Steven and Micah’s for a dinner we thought was Paige’s going away party as she leaves for law school on Friday. She drug her feet leaving the house and we almost left without her. She was stalling to make sure all the family made it to the house before us as it was a surprise 40^th Anniversary Party for us. Food was great including a cake in the shape of the world with places we have lived marked including Iceland along with flags of each country in frosting too, Then Gunnar, Ezekiel and Qatar played piano solos, and Steven’s family sang "I am a Child of God" in Japanese. Next we watched a DVD of our life from beginning until now. Amanda found pictures I don’t even remember and put it all together with music and titles and it was fantastic. Amanda said she was disappointed because Mom didn't cry but we both had tears of joy in our eyes as it was so much fun to see how our lives have progressed and the great results. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is what has made this family what it is today and we are so grateful to the Lord for all the wonderful blessings he has showered down upon us. Then each of the kids told of one or two of their favorite memories. David even wanted to share one. It was a great evening that will long be remembered.