Friday, November 23, 2007

Much to be thankful for...

My sister recently spread the news that she is having another baby! My nieces couldn't be happier to be expecting a new baby sister or brother. They are very into their "babies" right now (any and all dolls and stuffed animals that they can dress up) and we spent many hours throughout the weekend watching them play "mommy" to all of them. Needless to say, they are going to be a big help when the newest member of the Darnold family comes along this summer...maybe even TOO much help sometimes!
The boys had plenty of "manly" time over the break, including watching and trying to help my brother shoot a deer in the field on Friday (it was like play by play between a cell phone and 3 sets of binoculars in the living room) and going pheasant hunting on Saturday. They brought home 7 birds and we cooked them into a stir fry that night. I have to admit that I didn't eat any, but I have to give props to Lorie for trying a bite! I am very lucky to have found a husband that fits in SO well with my dad and brothers. They are like the 4 amigos - you'll find the same goofy sense of humor and love of camouflage in all of them :)
My parents celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary last Saturday! They were married on November 24, 1979 in Colville, Washigton at the Free Methodist Church. Their wedding colors were brown, orange and yellow (true fall wedding) and their wedding song was "We've Only Just Begun" by the Carpenters. I wish I had a wedding picture of them to share, but I think they will be thankful enough that I shared this photo with you all :) Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad. Thank you for being such a wonderful example for us. I love you. PS- We were a pretty good lookin' bunch if I do say so myself!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Deyna,
Hi, it's Deborah Rarrick here... Funny how I get news from your blog which I found from Lorie's blog :-) I had no idea Tiffany was expecting!!!
Glad to hear you're doing so well and enjoying life. You and Ryan seem so perfectly matched, I felt so happy for you at your wedding. He seems to fit right in with "the boys!"

Take care, Deb

LORIE said...

Deyna: Nice post. I have always said that the Tripp family is HOT! Miss you sista!

Anonymous said...

Deyn: I do have to agree, we have a lot to be thankful for! I love both of you so much and enjoy every little bit of time we get to spend with you guys. I am also thankful that big polka dots are not still in style, but what the heck we look pretty good anyway.
Love Always~Tiffany