March 27th

March 27th was our 26th Anniversary!

The girls decided that we should celebrate in San Diego

where there are  a "few" more options.

They arranged a dinner for us at a restaurant we enjoy.

We were to show up at the Chart House at 6:45 on Sunday night.

We followed our instructions (no questions were allowed to be asked).

The hostess was seating us and I noticed that she walked past the last vacant table.

She was taking us to a table that had other people sitting at it.

Wait!

I know those people!

The girls arranged for two couples that were an integral part of my life and part

of the beginning of our marriage, to meet with us there!

WOW!

A total surprise and blessing to be in their company.

Thank you, friends, for giving us your time.

You are a treasure to us.

There was a lot of years of marriage represented there.

John and Terry = 40 years

Mark and Jan = 32 years

It was a lovely evening, girls.

We both thank you very much.

Mom and Dad

Friday's Adventures

Friday we went to SeaWorld.

Thank you friend that made this happen for us.

Ellie got a new hat for the occasion.

Her head needed some protection from all the

fantastic sunshine we have been enjoying.

You can't tell from this expression,

but

Ellie was really enjoying herself!

Sunday had us enjoying lunch at a family favorite!

This little white skirt Ellie is wearing 

was yours, Rachel!

It was a great weekend here in San Diego.

Jodi

Oh, the memories!

More memories to share with you all.  

We have been going through some boxes of saved memories.

This little outfit that Ellie is wearing was a birthday present for Rachel on her 4th birthday.

Ellie loves wearing it and it just touches a very soft spot in this grandma's heart!

And this sweatshirt...another lovely from the memory box!

Maybe when I get back to Montana, I will put up the pictures of Rachel wearing these things for comparison for you all to enjoy!

We are off to Sea World this morning!  

Yeah for sunshine!

Jodi

Wee Rickel

Ellie refers to the newest Rickel as Wee Rickel.

That wee one is growing.  (Picture from Kacey's instagram)

Rachel,
Ellie has been praying that you would feel better.
She is sending this picture in hopes that it would give you a happy heart.

It is a gloomy day in San Diego today.
Absolutely no sun to speak of.
In fact, the temperature here is 61 and when I checked Kalispell it was the same at 61!

Jodi