Aw...Monday's Love is...Sparks

 

 Aw...Mondays

My brother Bill and his wife Joyce have been married for 60 years this month. Their children and grandchildren surprised them with a wonderful brunch yesterday and what a beautiful day it was. Zach and Rebekah and our Nick joined Avery and I as well as our Noelle. We had a splendid time and it was wonderful to visit with many relatives we have not seen in  quite a while.  Joyce and Bill looked surprised as their grandson Nick brought them into the brunch. We were able to step out onto the patio area and take many photos with  the beautiful foothills of Golden, Colorado in the backdrop after visiting and eating all the delicious food on the brunch. Stories were told and it was a beautiful day. Rebekah was able to catch a photo with her aunt and uncle as she spent some time with them several months ago to get some childhood memories. Avery and I were happy to pose with my big brother and beautiful sister-in-law. 

The day was filled with so many good memories and I found this meme and wanted to share it:

This touched my heart. I had my parents on my mind all day. They both had large phamilies and we often spent many special moments with them during my childhood.  I know my folks were shining down on us from heaven along with our son-in-law Roger and my niece Carrie's husband John. They were sorely missed by all.  The values I was raised with stick with me. I enjoyed the company of those we spent time with yesterday and also thought about how proud my mom and dad would be seeing everyone together.

Make the effort to try to be with those you grew up with. Those who love you even when you may think they don't. It was a blessing for me to see everyone, to chat with my nephew Rudy who I babysat long ago and to meet his four children. It was nice to see my sister-n-laws younger brother Bud and his precious wife Anne Marie. She is special to me because we both share the same given name. Having my other big brother Ed and his wife Cheri, my soul sister there along with three of our five children was a real treat. Ed and Cheri celebrated 54 years of marriage in June. Makes my heart happy.

Joyful moments, beautiful blessings, making memories.

 

Noelle takes excellent photos and I still need to check with Rebekah and Zach to get there copies too. What a fun day. 

love is...knows my heart.....

Sparks...