Monday, February 25, 2013

Keith and Maxine Alger's 50th Anniversary

We had a beautiful anniversary dinner for my mother and father-in-law at Grant and Joanna's house.  They had everything decorated all fancy and made a delicious dinner.  It was just Richard's siblings and spouses and his parents, minus Mike's wife, Laura, who was out of town and Steve's wife, Natalie, who was with a sick daughter.  Kristine and Aric joined us through Skype since they live in Idaho now.  




This was when they first saw the room.  Too bad it's blurry!

Laura and James

Laney and Steve

Joanna and Grant

Keith and Maxine

Stephanie and Richard

Jon and Leilani

Keith and Mike

The Alger kids minus Kris



We collected photos and memories and made an anniversary book for them.
It was great to see them all huddled around reminiscing.
 

Kristine and Aric

The whole fam including Kris on the screen.

We had the best carrot cake ever for dessert!  We ended up staying late after everyone left.  We have the hardest time leaving Grant and Joanna, they are just too much fun.  I think we left around 11pm.    It truly was a wonderful evening.

Monday, February 11, 2013

Laney's Dance Recital

Laney had her first Dance Recital.  She did beautifully!



It is always fun to see how long her eyelashes are when she has on mascara.  Stunning eye girly!

With her Daddy


With her teacher Mrs. Knutson

Drew and Nate with some of their best school buddies

Brynna, our sweet friend, gave Laney a rose.  Thanks!  She loved it!






Church Christmas Party

We had a pajama Christmas party this year at the church.  It was lots of fun and we got some hilarious photos, especially of Daniel.  The kids had a ball!








Drew enjoyed playing with Santa's beard.

Goofy Daniel!


Laney loving Josh

Drew with some of his best buds


Josh and his best bud Matt, still not to old to sit on Santa's lap.
Santa was one of the boys church leaders.  Josh got a little silly with Santa.

Laney took some pictures of me, so that we would know I was there too.
  
Mistletoe!

Susanna with our wonderful Bishop Smith


Santa, in street clothes, sitting on Sara's lap and then giving Josh a piggy back ride.


It was a  ton of fun to spend the evening with so many people that we love!