A few days in the life of . . .

As mentioned in an earlier post, I was anxious and eager for this long weekend to arrive.  I had Friday May 28th off from work and was looking forward to filling every moment with activities and fun.  Nancy and Ali Clark would be here from Portland, Oregon looking into schools for Ali to attend.  It is always fun to spend time with the Clark family.  Amanda's graduating day was here and I am so lucky because the Price family gathers in numbers to support and cheer on such occasions.  This day was no exception, we partied, laughed and gave congrats all around.  Thank you family for your love and support of this wonderful accomplishment for Amanda.  The days following were filled and full of activities, obligations and family togetherness.  Following are a few pictures and thoughts to share the days with you.

Amanda M. Petersen - Proud Moment!

Amanda graduated with honors from Park University.  I am so pleased as a Mom for the determination she has in furthering her education.  Amanda is very smart and focused.  She will go far in her quest - what ever that may be.  After the graduation ceremony we all gathered at her home where she had a dessert  bar.  Almost all the desserts were home made (I think she said she bought the chocolate cake and the chocolate chip cookies) by Amanda.  We had truffles, cake, cream cheese pies, cookies, peanut butter bars - ohhh yummy yummy in our tummies! 

Nancy, Amanda and Ali

Graduation Day for Amanda - Bachelors Degree

Ali loves her Uncle Terry

There is always some kind of gathering at Ruth and Konny's home and so many are spontaneous!  It just so happened that Ruth wanted to spend some time with Nancy while she and Ali were here so we went for breakfast.  Yum!  Yum!  Val dropped by as did Terry!  We had such a great time eating (they always prepare the best breakfast food) talking, planning, laughing and we throw in a walk down memory lane!  Thanks Ruth and Konny for always being such great hosts! Your home is always so inviting.

Terry, Ruth, Val, Nancy and Janet

Memorial Day started early Monday May 31st.  Nancy and Ali headed out on their long drive back to Portland.  Dad, Mom and I were on our way to Morgan, Utah.  The weather was beautiful, our trunk was full of picnic fixin's and flowers to decorate and remember our family who have gone on before us.  We had a great showing of family - Dad, Mom, Janet, Amanda, Bonnie, Ruth, Ryan, Macie, Terry, Mike, Scott, Paul, Lisa and Hudson.  We all had such a great time.  We always meet at the Morgan City Park and have our picnic together and then everyone goes their separate ways.  It was a beautiful day!

Mom with Ryan and his cousin - flowers for graves

60 years ago on May 31, Memorial Day, my dad proposed to my mom.  It is and has been such a love story for every single one of those years.  I love this picture and what you don't get to see is my dad holding mom's hand.  They are a true example of pure love!

Dad and Mom walking hand in hand

And to end this wonderful 4 days of fun, family and adventures, my sweet sister Nancy and her daughter Ali gave me this Orchid as a thank you for staying with me.  It is so beautiful!  On the card attached to the orchid on "how to care for", it says to put 3 to 4 ice cubes on the soil and let melt.  It was fun to watch the stems perk right up as the ice cubes melted.  Such a treasure!  Thank you Nancy and Ali!

Orchid from Nancy and Ali