Granjan & Pop Celebrate 40 years of Marriage

My Mom & Dad celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on March 31st.  All of the kids threw a surprise party for them at my sister Ellen's house before they departed Atlanta on a 4 week cross country tour.  I am so happy for them and to be able to celebrate the wonderful love they have for one another.  I am grateful for their example of what true love is all about. 

Surprise!

 How sweet!  Daddy and 'Big El'

 Mae-Mae

Packed and ready for their cross country adventure!

 Kimmy-pooh working in the kitchen

 Sista sista showing off!

 Watch out - the Walker girls are in the kitchen.

 Sweet time

 

 Mama and Daddy are thankful for our spouses!

 In all their glory with their grandbabies.

 

Cheaha State Park Alabama

 

Ben turns 31! Birthday Camping Trip

 

Come on Mom and Dad! - Keeva is working with her backpack

 

The fog rolling in...

 

FDR State Park

Escaped the cold and ran to the sun - January 2013

New Year's Resolution(s)

1. learn how to knit
2. take a beginner's photography class
3. become more active at church

I met last year's resolution and read 12 books.  Doesn't seem like much to most but for a VERY hyperactive person - it was a challenge.  I plan to maintain my reading pace for 2013 in addition to my new resolutions.

Wedding detail

One of my favorite details from my wedding was my nephew, Foster, in the wagon pictured below.  I have 5 nephews - all of which were to make the stroll down the aisle.  One problem, Foster is 2.  How can we ensure a successful completion of this task?  A wagon!

 

We were married in the mountains at Brasstown Valley Resort in Young Harris, GA. The wagon fit perfectly in our laid back event with simple decor centered around nature - the beautiful North Georgia Mountains.

 

The wagon was my brother-in-laws from childhood. The wood was taken from my Great Grandfather's barn in Blue Ridge, SC.  My mom went to the barn and found these pieces.  My dad attached the two pieces of wood and added hooks on the top piece for connecting to the wagon.  Foster was pulled down the aisle by Henry (his brother & my silly nephew).    I now hang this precious wedding remnant in our bedroom.  This wedding detail is a great reminder of our beautiful day and Foster's successful trip down the aisle...all the while, melting hearts and receiving "ahh's" and giggles from our guests on his small journey.