A SEASON OF PROMS AND MEMORIES

This past Saturday, we attended our grandson Zane’s prom at Foley High School. Zane and his date, Amelia, looked absolutely amazing—as did all the attendees! It was a busy night for celebrations, as Dawson-Boyd held their prom on Saturday as well. We aren’t done yet, though; next week we’ll be heading to Montevideo to attend our granddaughter Adelyn’s prom.Social media was overflowing with pictures all … Continue reading A SEASON OF PROMS AND MEMORIES

THE BIG 4-0

Celebrating Our Only Daughter ​We have four adult children—three boys: Joshua, Jeremy, and Brandon—and our daughter, Brianna. We adopted Brianna from Korea when she was just nine months old, and this week, she turns 40! That’s right; my “baby” is hitting the big four-oh. ​I vividly remember when I turned 40. I remember thinking there was a real possibility my life was half over; it … Continue reading THE BIG 4-0

BIG BASH OR QUIET COUCH?

​Do you love celebrating your birthday? Do you look forward to a big party with family and friends, or would you rather stay home and do exactly what you want in peace? ​As an extrovert, I’m firmly in the “big celebration” camp! We extroverts tend to enjoy being the center of attention, so birthdays are often our favorite day of the year. At KLQP, we … Continue reading BIG BASH OR QUIET COUCH?

A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER

​When the Hospital Became Our Home ​Christmas has always been a sacred time for our family, but this year, our traditions took an unexpected turn. Instead of gathering around the tree in our living room to celebrate the birth of our Savior, we found ourselves gathered in the family room of the Madison hospital. ​While the setting was different, the spirit of the season has … Continue reading A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER

BINGO! HONK YOUR HORN!

Have you ever done Car Bingo? If your answer is no, make sure you finish reading this blog. This isn’t just an event; it’s a social experiment wrapped in a family activity. KLQP radio—yes, the greatest radio station in the known universe—conceived of this brilliance during the Great Pandemic. The mission was simple: Get people out of the house.  We needed to be together, yet … Continue reading BINGO! HONK YOUR HORN!