A special Day

It's always a wonderful day when someone gets baptized, but it's even more special when it's a GRANDdaughter. Kate LaRee Thompson was baptized by her dad last week. She's a sweet little gal, full of fun. Here are some pictures from her special day.

WE are also enjoying having everyone here. The cousins have so much fun with each other. They play hard and by the end of the day they are exhausted! Trenton is already telling me he doesn't want to go back to Erie.

Not much going on

Well, September is almost gone, it's been a good month, however a bit lonesome with Joy and the kids gone. We are looking forward to new neighbors Tom and Robyn Hanks will be moving in hopefully in a month.
I'm so anxious for Carolee and kids to come and stay for a while. I'm sorry that they have to be apart from thier Dad. Jeff is truly a hero of mine with his hard hard road on the path to being a Dr.
I'm way anxious for some cool fall weather. Today it's 107 sheeeesh, that is hot!

not much else going on these days, but always looking forward to tomorrow.

39 years together

September 2nd 1971 was the day Bill and I were married in the Mesa Temple. Wow, what a special day it was. How do you sum up 39 years, 6 children and 19 grandchildren? well, it's been wonderful, fabulous, sometimes very hard, but a real growing experience and I wouldn't trade anything about it. ( well maybe a few times raising the kids)

I can't imagine going through this with anyone but Bill. He has been patient with me and very loving to me too. I'm so very grateful for eternal marriage. I love my family so much. Each one of my children are very special. Each one is different, I'm proud of them of thier love for thier own families, and for thier desire to raise a good family.

This is a wonderful time of my life. I"m so very grateful to have such a wonderful partner to be with. I love each day with Billy boy.

Mr. and Mrs. Rick Varner

What a wonderful day it was! A beautiful day and i've just never seen my daughter so happy and in love. Rick will be a wonderful husband and father. The reception was also beautiful and thank you to many dear friends who drove out to see them on their special day.

We feel very blessed indeed.

The lucky couple are now off to Cancun for a week of fun and relaxation.

She's leaving

Yep, I'm dealing with my daughter getting married ( again) It's really a happy occasion, we Love Rick, he's a great man, and will make her happy, BUT he's taking her a way ! She has lived next to me for 4 years, and before that about 10 years 2 blocks away. Oh how I'll miss seeing her every day. We mom's just like seeing our kids on a daily basis don't you all agree?

I'll miss having her pop over, to see what I fixed for dinner. ( and love my food)

I'll miss having someone to talk to when Bill is usually gone

I'll miss going over to her house when I'm bored and washing her dishes or folding her endless pile of laundry.

I'll miss watering her plants that always need my attention

I'll miss my grandchildren

I'll miss her help that she gives me in making my house sparkle when company is coming.

I'll miss being able to borrow some milk or eggs, or ask her to pick up something at the store for me

I'll miss just knowing she is near by.
okay, I need to stop being sad, really I'm so grateful for her temple marriage this Saturday, but for a moment, I'm going to let myself shed a few tears and then I'll be okay

Summer Fun

Summer is going way to fast. Our family had a fabulous 4 days at Oceanside right on the beach. It was so fun just being together and of course enjoying the beautiful ocean , and weather.

While we were there Joy got her engagement ring and we are now in full swing getting things planned for her wedding August 21st.

It seems hard to believe that her family won't be living next door to me, how we will miss them but so happy for thier new life as the Varner family.

Good news ** Carolee and kids will be coming to live with us while Jeff is at a rotation far from Erie. Can't wait to have Brooklyn, Trenton and Brady be with us.

Good luck to Troy who starts medical school next week!

61 Reasons to Love Bill Mccook

61 Reasons to Love Bill McCook
Happy Birthday

1. He asked me to marry him
2. He sings really good!
3. He always buys me nice cars
4. He loves my cooking
5. He helps me make the bed in the mornings
6. He makes me laugh every day
7. He loves his kids
8. He sings beautifully
9. He lets me buy what ever I want
10. He ‘s a great story teller
11. He’s funny
12. He has good hair
13. He really really loves me
14. He’s kind to everyone
15. He has integrity
16. He works hard
17. He makes really good homemade Ice cream
18. He knows the scriptures really well
19.He is a sharp dresser
20. He helps me whenever I ask
21. He a wonderful brother
22. He takes me on great vacations
23. He always lets me choose what I want to do
24. He’s loves his children
25. He loves everyone
26. He’s a kind boss at work
27. He never yells
28. He loves to be with family
29. He loves to watch old movies
30. He know many statistics on everything
31. He can make a meal out of corn and soy sauce
32. He’ll do any favor for you
33. He does his church duties 110%

34. He always keeps his car clean
35. He honored his mother and father
36. He’s a friend to many
37. He loves to stay healthy and fit
38. He’s patience and non judgmental
39 . Never critical of anyone
40. I can trust him
41. He gives good advice to his children
42. He enjoys nice things
43. He supports me in all of my church responsibilities
44. He doesn’t complain about my snoring!
45. He is a good provider
46. He loves his grandchildren
47. He will hold my purse for me when I’m shopping
48. He is not a complainer
49. He teaches his children about the Gospel
50. He’s a good listener
51. He’s good to take me on dates
52. He’s good looking
53. He can give good advice
54. He never gets lost
55. He can figure out any map
56. He knows how tall buildings are
57. He loves to have his feet rubbed by his children on Father’s Day
58. He’s a great story teller
59. He can entertain the grandchildren
60. He loves us
61. He’s simply the best in everything

I love you Billy boy!