Have a Happy One House

They say twenty-five years is celebrated with silver.  Happy Birthday house.  It's a jubilee all week long to honor living in ours since mid-February 1988.   Here are some unique facts and figures about the ole homestead:

Originally it was going to be a rambler style; but we decided a two-story worked better on a trip to Leman Caves discussing the pros and cons.

The .42 acre property was a sheep pasture for neighbors who bought some sheep from my parents before we got the land. 

Little accidents:  Ben Edwards broke his two front teeth, both Jory & Emily Allred fell off deck, Brayle broke arm on trampoline, Makayla did too jumping on bed & sundry other hurties. 

Jenn loved to take all her friends on tours of the house for several years.
Mauri got the biggest bedroom, but had to share it the longest with Jory.
Alicia's friend Aubrey, got hooked on watching soap operas here, because her folks wouldn't let her watch at home.
Breann learned piano, cooking, was baptized here and on and on.
Jory found great friends, football, mission and more. 

Our very own kitchen chef.

Mail box whimsical house.

Back Deck with our fowl friends.

Back yard with toys and tikes.

Having fun in front of home.

The Witness Couple

We were the witness couple in the temple session yesterday.  Yeah!  We don't often do a session together, so there is little chase we will be selected.   It has been thirty plus years since our last experience in the Los Angeles Temple.  Definitely hasn't been that long since we did a session together, but we never got picked.  I have been chosen with another single person, when no couples are available.

As temple workers we are encouraged to attend the temple weekly besides our volunteer night. Twice a week is quite the sacrifice. The past six months by setting aside specific days, it has become easier. Early morning is best. Allan even comes if I tell him the day before.

You can imagine our joy to serve.  We were definitely alert and attentive.  May you have the opportunity someday to do it, too.