Richins

Almost exactly one month after their actual 50th anniversary, we celebrated Larry and Janene's grand accomplishment with friends and family.  Except for the top three pictures from my phone blogger loaded the pictures backwards. The party started out inside and then moved outside where it was originally planned. It all worked out and was great! I knew it would be a hard weekend competing with the fourth of July holiday and the short notice that I gave. Let's just say plans in my head don't always happen in real life the same way. All is well. The party was great and Larry and Janene really enjoyed and appreciated it. Pictures were taken by Kayci, Ruth and Beth at least. I don't remember this lady's name but her and Janene went to school together in Show Low. Aunt Patty's family was represented and those missing were thought of. Uncle Fred and Marj also came! Marva Porter made this card. It says-Dear SweetTarts, Look who's had good & plenty years together...

 This week was mostly about my dad and Ruth, with a few other things taking up space and time as well.  Monday, Dad officially retired from the fire department and was sworn out. I made it there for photo opportunities but didn’t communicate that I was coming so the short swearing out took place while I was walking in. Oops.  Ruth turned 11.  Ruth and some of her friends have started playing Dungeons and Dragons and a few of them came over to play after school on Monday. It was the best kind of not party party. Kids having fun together without any pressure or expectations.  We went out to dinner to Chick-fil-a. Lilly and Grandma and Grandpa Egbert joined us. We missed having Lucy with us who was traveling back from Colorado.  It was a fun celebration of our spunky, smart Ruth.  Dad’s retirement party was Friday. Joe kind of talked him in to having one instead of just slipping out. I am so glad he did. There were so many family, friends and fellow firem...