This cactus we discovered just a half mile from our house. It starts out as a 4 or 5 inch tight red bud. The first ones we saw on Saturday afternoon. Sunday early afternoon they had not changed much then at 6:pm they were starting to open. By Monday morning they were full beautiful white blooms and by Monday evening they were starting to wither. By tomorrow they will turn dark and fall to the ground, much like a hand full of feathers. Isn't nature wonderful?
Here are a few pictures that are in no particular sequence. However they are reminders of some of the best and worst times in our life. Mostly for the best. The flowers have a certain meaning and Garn gives them to me like this every anniversary. The 3 pinks are for the 3 darling daughters that we have. The 2 whites are for the sad times when we lost both of our boys. The red is for our long and sustaining love. In the pictures you will see friends, old and new that are so important in our lives, even tho some of them we rarely see. Anyway, HAPPY 53rd ANNIVERSARY TO GARN & DOROTHY.
Our friends the Hackworths Loni & Allen, we have so much fun with themOur 9 very very special grandchildren. Tyler,Jason,Andee,Randi,Bridger,Jessie,Kristi, Ciera & Tina.Our 3 lovely daughters and spouses.
Nick, Becky, Bud, Ellen, Barbara & Del All 26 of our family on my Mothers 100th BirthdayCamping with my Mom & Dad back in the 70sI sang with the Bountiful Sweet Adelines long time ago. Loved it.The GOLDEN GIRLS. HOOTERS HERE WE COME.
The OTHG. Are we so lucky to still be alive and healthy.Vacation in Puerto Vallarta doing the zip lines.What a special day, our Mother to the Temple.Golden Girls in Nashville.
A very cold but special winter. Volunteers at the OLYMPICS .
Garn's heart surgery, was so scarry but very successful. ATV's with our kids, & grandkids
Here we were barrel raceing on the 4 wheelers.What wonderful friends the Andersons & Blanches.Our trip to New Orleans.MUSIC, such a fun part of our lives.
This is Dallas, Ronnie, Jerry & Fawn at Garns 60th Birthday.What a experience. Building a boat and RV repair garage.
Was really glad to sell it.One of my very best friends. Helen Redd. She died in her early 50s.
I MISS HELEN
More Music. The Roommates. Garn, Scott, Dorothy & Larry.MARK!!! What can I say. We miss you so much.This was Graduation day for Ellen, Barbara & Garn.OUR HOUSE. WE RAISED THREE WONDERFUL DAUGHTERS AND ONE AWESOME SON.
I love technology and the changes we have to keep making. Music is a very big part of my life, photography is a time consuming hobby,also watching tennis,and I love traveling, especially with my family.
I have a awesome husband that supports me in everything I do. I also have 3 beautiful and talented daughters, 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. We own a apartment complex and manage them ourselves, so we work harder than anyone can imagine, but that is what keeps us going.
My traveling friends that I have so much fun with. San Francisco is our favorite place to go.
OTHG
My Highschool friends, we still meet together for New Years Eve, and sometimes during the year. I feel a real connection to each of them and am so grateful that I am a part of the OTHG.
LONI & ALLEN
Seattle with Allen & Loni 8-2008. What a fun trip we had. We have not know each other only a few years, but I feel more connected to them than my own family.