Aug 18, 2026

Ordaining Curly

As you all know, Curly turned 18 last week. On Sunday, we sustained him in Stake Conference and then right before the family party, Dog Walker ordained him to the office of Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 

Then we had a delicious feast. Since my sweetie would have turned 63 the end of this month, I asked all the kids to bring foods that reminded them of their dad. It was so fun to see all of their thoughts. Grandpa even came over to enjoy the food.





After everyone ate, Curly and Sport arranged all the boxes and things they had been saving on the porch so the other kids could go through them and take home some things that reminded them of their dad.




When we finally had all the leftovers put away and everyone had headed to their homes, we sat at the kitchen table to play our nightly game of Monopoly.

Baby Doll worked all weekend making a special one just for Curly... Familyopoly!! Seriously, it is amazing!


Happy Ordination Day, Curly. So proud of you!



Aug 16, 2026

Guest Blog: Curly on the Birthday Saddle by the Dog Walker

Mom asked me to blog about our time at Texas Roadhouse for Curly's 18th birthday. I was only able to come during my lunch break on a scheduled day working at Walmart. It was quite busy, considering that it always is on not only weekends but during the summer.


We were able to have sides of rolls to eat. I made my order of food. I wanted to have chicken tenders just to be quick, but the boys "tempted" me into ordering steak, just because it makes them "manly!" Even Mom convinced me to order a steak. And I did, but I was more worried about how I wasn't able to get my meal before I had to go back to work. So Mom asked the waitress to box up the meal for me when they brought it out, just when I had to drive back to Walmart to finish the rest of my shift.


I never got to watch Curly ride the saddle, but I'm sure that he had a time of his life. Happy Birthday, Curly! Enjoy the photos. 




Aug 14, 2026

Happy 18th Birthday, Curly

A couple of days ago, my Baby Boy turned 18. Teach sent him a photo bomb of baby pics he had never seen before. I just have to share them. You all know how much I love cuteness overload!!


















Happy birthday sweet boy. Manhood looks good on you.