trip to Oklahoma

On December 29th our family and my parents drove from Abilene to Northern Oklahoma. My parents are from the same small town and all of our extended family (except the Tennessee bunch) lives in OK. When I was little we drove to Oklahoma every Christmas day, and since I hadn't been there in a year and a half I was so excited to get on the road and go see more family! The kids did great in the car thanks to new toys, some DVDs from the library, and a grab bag of goodies from Cookie's class.







We love to go to Oklahoma, but the main reason for this trip was to celebrate my grandparents 60th wedding anniversary! Most of the family made it in for the party and we had such fun catching up!




The party was held at my grandparents church and Mom asked Dad and I to sing at the party. We sang In this Very Room. It was so fun to sing with Dad! After thinking about it, we realized this was the first time we'd sang together. (Doak was there for moral support!)


Keri and Doak enjoying some delicious cake!


Mom's sister Mardi and her husband Gene


the Ford kids: Tyler(hs senior), Alix (OSU freshman), Ashley (almost done with Med school!), and Ashley's daughter Caroline. Ashley's hubby Mike had to work and we missed having him there!


Me and my sweet girl!


Mom's brother Bill and his wife Sheila


the Ford girls hanging out


Addie and Doak entertaining themselves


Pa down on the floor playing with the kids! He's always been such a fun Grandad!


sweet Caroline


Dad and Mom's brother Bob


Doak sneaking some more cake from Addie


Mardi and her great niece Caroline


the original Ford family: Bob, Mardi, Grandad/Pa, Grandma/Ma, Mom, Bill


Grandad/Pa, Grandma/Ma, Bob


Mom's family, can we photoshop the TN family into this pic? (WE MISSED YOU ALL!)


Mardi's family: Phil, Mardi, Grandad/Pa, Grandma/Ma, Gene, Chris, Gene (we missed you Sarah!)


he BillFords: Bill, Ashley, Caroline, Grandad, Grandma, Tyler, Sheila, Ashley


The great thing about going to Oklahoma is that almost everyone lives in the same town! So we got to spend some good time with Dad's parents too! Gramps, Addie(isn't she just lovely here), Doak, and Grandma


Grandma and Gramps were also able to be at the anniversary party!



We had a wonderful trip and got to see family-some that we hadn't seen in over 3 years! We are so thankful for Grandma and Grandad and the beautiful example that they have set for us. This trip also made me realize how blessed I am to have all my grandparents healthy! We love you all!