50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration!

Michael's parents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on January 24th. Michael's family put together a surprise party for them on Saturday night. It was such a beautiful party! Gloria is not one for surprises, but I think she really enjoyed herself that night! We had a great time, there was wonderful food, a fantastic magician, an excellent slide show, the best cake you have ever tasted, and it was just so much fun getting to be together with everyone!




Another masterpiece from Carolyn.




Dad and Mom


All of the kids. (Back row: L to R) Eric, Chris, Craig, Mike
(Middle row) Michelle, Carolyn, Mark, Renee, Carla


Chris, Denise, John Paul, Nathan, and Rachael.


Carla and Patrick


Michelle and Mike


"Bish the Magish" amazing us.





That was the best party! Renee (who did the decorating), Bobby, Sam, Al, and Eric came in from Colorado. Beth and the kids weren't able to make it, we sure did miss them.
Michelle and Tim put together a fabulous slide show. Everyone did so much to make it such a special night. It was definitely a night to remember!! We love you Mom and Dad!

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Christmas Past

Yeah, I'm having trouble keeping up with my blog. So here are some pics from Christmas Eve with the Ryterski's, and after Christmas with the Epperly's .



Awe, everyone is smiling!!


Our nephews, Brian and Luke.


Craig and Oliver.


So sweet. Noah, Aaron, Carolyn, Abigail, and Olivia.


Austin and Michelle.


Grace gave Mike the longest, sweetest hug.



McKenzie and Mike. (finally someone who could take that hat off of Mike!)



Wow! Someone definitely has some Christmas spirit!!



Ah, the chaos begins!!


Kate and Shelby are quite the pair.


Inseparable!!