Creepy kids

Here are a few pictures I took as my kids left for the Halloween Dance at Amanda's High School. I have to say that I wouldn't want to meet Amanda's character on a "dark and stormy night", but Jackie REALLY creeps me out!

Poor Linlee...her "Pokemon" guy keeps being victimized...

...but THIS is the stuff NIGHTMARES are made of...

More from Ohio...

Ok, I promised more stuff from our trip to Ohio.

Sorry it's taken me a couple of weeks. I DO have a fairly decent excuse.... I had what I hope will be my final surgery to clear my airway, last week. Keeping our fingers crossed, and we'll be sure to keep everyone posted!

So, we went to Ohio for my niece, Stephanie's, wedding. What we ended up having was a mini-family reunion. Some pieces of our family were missing, and sorely missed, but we had a great time with those who were there!

This was Thursday before the wedding.
Stephi's brother, Trevor came with his fiance, Annaliese (Liese)
So we have from left to right starting in the background:
Kevin, Liese, Jason (the groom), Charlie, Trevor (with his back to the camera) Me, with Jackie leaning on me, and in the very front... GUS-THE-WONDER-DOG!!!

Caline on the front porch with my girls

Charlie and Mandy on our way home from Kirtland
(More pictures of that excursion coming later)

10 years ago, Caline & I took a picture together in front of this barn!
It better NOT be 10 year 'til the next one!!! lol

Another set of sisters in front of the tobacco-barn
...silly sisters...

REALLY silly cousins

It was so much fun...I just have to say...
I LOVE my family!!!!

Eighteen Years ago...

...a miracle occured...

A truly courageous woman gave birth to a beautiful, tiny, dark-haired angel-girl. She called her "Sarah". This amazing woman had 24 precious hours with this little bundle of joy. During that time, she sang to 'Sarah' and told her the story of her (Sarah's) life, so far. 24 short hours later, this valiant, courageous woman generously gave 'Sarah' to the LDS Family Services adoption counselors. Who in turn handed her to me and Kevin.

Everyday, for the past eighteen years, I have thanked my Heavenly Father for the miracle we call Amanda. Everyday I have thanked my Heavenly Father for the selfless woman who gave her life and answered our prayers.

October 18, 2011 is Amanda's 18th Birthday. As we celebrate the wonderful young woman our daughter is becoming, I pray that her birth-mother will feel peace in knowing she did the right thing...and I pray that she has been blessed for the choice she made.

She certainly blessed our lives and I can never thank her enough.

Happy Birthday to my "Angel-Girl"! I'm so grateful I get to be your Mommy and so proud to call you my friend. I love you more than words can tell!!!

Ohio

We just got back from Ohio. I have SO many pictures to post, I've decided to start with the ones that directly apply to our reason for being in Ohio... The wedding of Stephanie Lauren Wozniak to Jason Hamilton.

If I had to describe the event in one word, it would be "HAPPY". When you see Jason and Stephi looking at each other, that's the first word that comes to mind. They look completely happy. It is lovely to see.

So, here are the pictures I have of the wedding and reception. Enjoy!

See what I mean?????

Me and two of my favorite women

My beautiful niece, Mrs. Hamilton

First dance as a married couple

Daddy/Daughter dance with her Daddy, Steve Wozniak

Daddy/Daughter dance with her step-Daddy, Charles Ruggles
(who also performed the marriage ceremony and did a fabulous job)

From the "Wish you were here..." table

Mother of the Bride (my sweet sis) Caline
and her sweetheart, Charlie.

Me and MY sweetheart, Kevin

The end for now. I have tons more pictures from other activities, but thought these were the most important. It was a wonderful, HAPPY time for all of us!

Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton!!!!!!!!!