June 20, 2009 The day I married my best friend.

Family Shots

In Loving Memory...Grandpa Morrell

The funeral was such a wonderful service. I have never been so moved by a musical number in my life than I was moved when Bret Morrell played How Great Thou Art. It was the most beautiful piece I have ever heard and that is a lot to say because I am ALL about music! I have never seen a veteran's funeral service, it was quite the experience. Grandpa Morrell lived a lot longer than all of us thought. I know that he is happy because he is finally with the love of his life. He had been looking for her for about nine years now, I can't imagine being away from Dave that long.

I saw a lot of faces that I hadn't seen in a very long time. A lady there said something to me the night before, "You have been to too many funerals in your lifetime." It is so true and it made me feel such sorrow for myself. I wondered how exactly she knew that.

You can make money or you can make excuses,
but you can never make both!

Valentine's Day '09

Valentine's Day this year was the best EVER! I have never had such a good Valentine's Day like I did this Valentine's Day! It was all about Dave and Me, no one else. We spent so much quality time together and he was the sweetest! I don't think I will ever forget how wonderful the day was. It just made me love him even more than ever (which I thought was impossible, I already love him so much)!!

My 3 Dogs

My three DOGS! Tommy, Lexi and Dave. It's no wonder they listen to Dave and not me, because he just lets them lay on him like a dog bed or something. I can't believe how much Tommy and Lexi act like brother and sister! Tommy is constantly biting Lexi's ankles trying to get her to play with him. It seems like he doesn't even know that he is just this small thing compared to Lexi. It's very entertaining to watch them two try to jump on each other, or I love it when one just sits on top of the other!

Happy New Year

Half of Billy, John, Mom and Dave. Taking a break from dominoes to play the air guitar to some AC/DC. We had so much fun bringing in the new year. I'm confident this year will be ten times better than the last! Happy New Year!

Happy New Year

Julio, Nancy, Billy and John. Dancing to great music and playing dominoes waiting for the clock to strike 12 for the new year! We had a blast and yes, the drunkest one was the one who won dominoes.

WHEN I LOOK TO THE SKY

When it rains it pours and opens doors
And floods the floors we thought would always keep us safe and dry
And in the midst of sailing ships we sink our lips into the ones we love
That have to say goodbye

[Chorus:]
And as I float along this ocean
I can feel you like a notion that won't seem to let me go

Cause when I look to the sky something tells me you're here with me
And you make everything alright
And when I feel like I'm lost something tells me you're here with me
And I can always find my way when you are here

[Verse 2]
And every word I didn't say that caught up in some busy day
And every dance on the kitchen floor we didn't have before
And every sunset that we'll miss I'll wrap them all up in a kiss
And pick you up in all of this when I sail away

[Chorus:]
And as I float along this ocean
I can feel you like a notion that I hope will never leave

[Verse 3]
Whether I am up or down or in or out or just plane overhead
Instead it just feels like it is impossible to fly
But with you I can spread my wings
to see me over everything that life may send me
When I am hoping it won't pass me by

And when I feel like there is no one that will ever know me
there you are to show me

Cause when I look to the sky something tells me you're here with me
And you make everything alright
And when I feel like I'm lost something tells me you're here with me
And I can always find my way when you are here [X2]

I am thankful for...

My family. We had Thanksgiving at our house this year. It was...well, civilized is how I have been putting it. No one got into any arguments and everyone, I think, enjoyed themselves. This is what the family has dwindled too. Everyone in my family is in this picture except for those who are dead or incarcerated. It's quite sad, now that I am really thinking about it. Thank goodness for love and marriage! Back Row L to R: Dave, John, Vivian, Floyd and Billy. Front Row L to R: April, Mom, Tiffney and Jaclyn. Not pictured: Jerry and Angie.

Tommy

Tommy is the newest addition to the family. We rescued him from a shelter just north of us. We adopted him November 17th and was able to bring him home November 20th. He is a cocker spaniel with possibly some poodle. They say he is about 4 years old. Tommy has got to be the cutest dog there is! He loves to get all the attention and is quite the cuddler. He loves to give lots and lots of kisses. I named him Tommy after a long week of trying to find the right one.

In loving memory

This picture looks angelic. Riley fell ill fast and had to be sent to doggie heaven on Tuesday night 11-11-08. He was the best dog I have ever seen. He was beautiful, obedient and lovable. He was Dave's best buddy and my favorite too. We love him so much and miss him dearly. Riley was 13 years old and has always been by Dave's side or sitting on Dave's lap. Go get the birds, buddy!

GOT MILK?

SEQUOIA MARIE SLAUGH

Fishing @ Grantsville

Riley and Lexi were having fun playing together at Grantsville Res. The only thing they hated was being tied up (I wouldn't have been able to get such a good picture otherwise)

Fishing at Grantsvillle

Dave, Greg, Nancy and Gary working on the fish that Gary just caught at Grantsville.

Fishing at Grantsville.

One minute it was cold, the next the sun came out and it felt nice, after that it was freezing. I couldn't decide if I was taking off my jacket or putting on two coats, a blanket, two hats and gloves!

Fishing at Grantsville

Nancy, her dad, her friend Greg, Dave and I went fishing for a few hours after the big two day storm over the weekend. They caught a few fish. I didn't catch any, one got almost to the shore then snatched the hook.

Haven

JJ's newest addition

J.J. had a baby girl named Haven on Monday the 8th. She's so pretty! They should have named her Heaven because she looks like she just fell from Heaven!