A visit from Aunt Caroler

My other college friend and bridesmaid came to Grapevine on her spring break. She is a teacher in Leander, Texas outside of Austin. I am so blessed that we have stayed so close all of these years. Her name is Carol, but my girls always called her Aunt Caroler!

Heather and Susannah met us for a fabulous day at the Grapevine Botanical Gardens.

The tulips were in full bloom.

Susannah squatted like me as I was taking her picture. She is 21 months old and so warms my heart when she screams LALA!!!!! It is one of her best words. Hard to believe that it snowed the next night. I feel like I am back in Colorado.

Grammy Birbari comes to Town

In 1969, God brought my dear friend Sharon into my life when we lived on the same floor at the University of Texas. She now lives, with her husband, on a ranch in Wyoming where she takes care of 11 horses. She has 4 grandchildren who live in Fort Worth. We love our more frequent visits since we live close to Fort Worth.

Second generation of friends playing in front of the Southlake Town Hall.

Eating lunch together at the Corner Bakery!

The oldest of Sharon's grandchildren. She had a marvelous time with Susannah.

Our Heather turns 30!

Troy and I surprised Heather with an intimate dinner of friends and family. Her mother in-law, Charlene drove all the way from Lake Charles to surprise her.

Corrie sent her a fabulous new cookbook with gluten free recipes and a special flour mixture.

John decorated a replica of the cake he did for her 10th birthday. Susannah got to be on this one.

Each guest came as one of the many hats Heather wears and shared how she has blessed them. They came out of the bedroom one at a time as each a mystery guests. She was so surprised.

John grilled for the guys at Troy and Heather's apartment. We were so blessed to be able to honor our precious Heather. She has brought glory to God her entire life.