This has been a big year for our dad's both for the good and bad. They have had the stress of medical operations and they are now enjoying a more stress-free life of retirement. It is admirable to think that both our dad's have been loyal and successful with their companies for 30 years. WOW! We felt honored to go to Paul's dad retirement party this week. Three highlights from the party would be
1) The words that were spoken of Mike and his character. I am so blessed that I have him as a father in law.
2) The incredible cake













3) DeAnn's reaction to Mike's boss's gift to them of an 1800 antique table.


(My question is: Was the gift really for Mike or DeAnn?)

p.s here is a picture of our family from that night I was going to use it as my new title but I like Noah's smile in the 'boys' picture better.

I have also included a picture of the whole Blake family minus Shannon (who is reading to have her baby at any moment) and the little kiddos.