Showing posts with label Elmers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Elmers. Show all posts

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Happy 30th, Jessica!


 
Old people,
meaning myself,
do get there kicks in now and then,
and never more so than when
we're welcoming the young'uns into the club!

Our newest member:

Jessica Elmer

Complete with gynormous old lady painties
(note the dainty white rosette),
"padded" slippers, a cane,
and an assortment of products
necessary for every infirm person's lifestyle
(Beano, anyone?)!

H A P P Y  B I R T H D A Y,  J E S S !

You rock, 30!




Sunday, August 28, 2011

60 And Still Ticking


My father-in-law,
Gary Elmer.

H A P P Y  B I R T H D A Y !

We hope you enjoyed your many gifts!

Despite the ribbings,
we do love you!



Wednesday, October 13, 2010

2010 Bishop's Pumpkin Farm


It's pumpkin time!!!

Truly one of our favorite times of the year.

Actually, Samuel and I aren't huge fans of Halloween per se,
but if we're talking about the season of the year,
that's a whole different story.

Fall...Autumn...
whatever you call it,
it's magical!

Not only does the weather change,
but all those ovens start to click on,
warm, oozy-goozy smells waft through the house,
the wool socks come out of the drawers to toast little toesies,
and everyone can finally snuggle under down blankets with
warm cinnamon cocoa!

H E A V E N !

Yet another sign that Summer is out-of-here,
is our annual visit to the pumpkin farm.

This year, we were able to get everyone out,
including Aunt Patti's family!

We visited all the favorite hot spots,
including a ride on the rails,
a run on the tires,
and stint in the jailhouse.

After exhausting the kids,
and all the grown-ups,
we hit Round Table because as everyone knows:

Pizza and pumpkins-
they just go together!

...

We also has a special occasion to commorate:

Uncle Nathan's 35th Birthday!

H A P P Y  B I R T H D A Y !

...

It was a super-fun day and
we already can't wait for next year!




Sunday, August 1, 2010

A "Wicked" Birthday


My mother-in-law, Clista, will be mortified by this post.

{Smile}

Let me start by saying that I am so blessed to have wonderful in-laws.

They love their children so much,
and their hearts are so full,
that each and every in-law really is like a child to them too.

It's easy to spend time with them,
and even more fun,
to think of ways to surprise them...

for example,


...a birthday.


Samuel has 5 brothers and sisters,
and typically we pool our money together
and spring for one big thing.


This year, Samuel and I had the best idea (or so we thought!):

Tickets to see
Wicked
in San Francisco!


Needless to say,
though we know they would have loved to see the show,
traveling to S.F. just didn't work out.

Oops!

So what to do...

they managed to give the tickets away and
purchased tickets to a show in-town.

They enjoyed a wonderful dinner too,
and had a great, great time.

And that,
is what matters most!

WE LOVE YOU!

Happy, happy birthday!


Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Ta-Da: A Mother's Day Tea!


This year we were so excited to create an elegant Mother's Day Tea for Clista, my mother-in-law. 


Together, the daugthers and daughters-in-law fussed in the kitchen to our hearts content, then donned our pearls, and arrayed the table with the fruits of our labors!

{Note how talented my sister-in-law Elizabeth is. 
She made that incredible floral print dress!}




The Menu

Petite Turkey Crossaint Sandwiches
Sun-dried Tomato & Feta Puff Pastry Crisps
Classic Scones
Chocolate Orange Squares
Chocolate Truffles
Fresh Fruit
Parmesean Twists
Crackers & Fresh Herb Cheese
Herbal Teas


She arrived under the pretenses of helping Samuel with a Mother's Day Gift for me, and was delightfully surprised!


Clista and her beautiful daughters (from the left: Rachel, Leah, & Elizabeth).






We had such a great time, and it really was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate this great woman who has helped to influence us all for good.

We love you!

{Note:  Jessica, my sister-in-law wasn't able to attend but we sure missed her!}


Saturday, December 5, 2009

The Elmer Family Dinner sans Kids

Every year my mother-in-law hosts an adult-only dinner with all of her children and their spouses.  It's something we look forward to every year and is a special time to relax over pizza, See's Candy, and games.

Here's my sister-in-law Elizabeth acting out...what?
 
My brother-in-laws, Houston, Nathan, and Joe and my sister-in-law Leah trying to figure it out too!
 
My sister-in-law Rachel, her husband Bill, and Samuel's mom and dad laughing it up!
 
Samuel's turn.
Check out the intense concentration...

I am so grateful for my in-laws.  In "The Family: A Proclamation to the World", it states that: "Extended family may lend support when needed."  What a blessing it is to know that we have so much love and support.