Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Celebrating 58 years


Recently we went down to Ashland to join the family in celebrating Grandma and Grandpa Cline's 58th wedding Anniversary.  It was a short weekend, but filled with laughter. 
 
The weekend started with a men's hike and a women's walk.  The men hiked Piolet Rock and the woman walked along the TID ditch behind their house. Yes, the men's hike offered amazing views, but I am sure the women's conversations were more interesting.  

Unfortunately the men are the only ones that captured their morning.  I guess this is what it looks like to have five grown men in a Subaru Forester.

Jason, Brian, Uncle Paul, Uncle Rick (Justin escaped the picture)

Later that night we had a BBQ, which is what our family does best...EATS, A LOT!!  We took advantage of the moment and had family pictures taken of my grandparents and their four chidren, as well as with the the spouses.  Watching these pictures taken, it is hard to think that of when we will have this opportunity again.  With the family growing and the distance we live a part, we were so thankful to have this memory with them.

Sheryl, Paul, Grandma and Grandpa Cline, Rick, Nancy

One Happy Family

My grandparents have always been givers.  Their heart is to take the talents and the resources that they have and to extend it to those around them.  My grandma surprised her four kids with handmade quilts.  Thanking them for being a part of their family, supporting them in their marriage, and rejoicing in life's many blessings!  What amazing people; humble in all their ways!

Mom and Dad with their quilt





3 comments:

Jon and Annie DeWaal said...

Such an incredible family you have, Rachel.  Great pictures...

Carrie said...

I love your family so much. Give Mama Fish my love!

BriT said...

What a great weekend and what a blessing it was to be there and is to become part of the family!!