Anniversary Video...

I know some family wanted to watch it and my other method was not cooperating...so here it is. Jessica, my sister-in-law, put this together... she did an awesome job! Enjoy!

PAUSE MY BLOG MUSIC AT THE BOTTOM OF SCREEN BEFORE PLAYING!!!

Mari & June ~ 40 Year Anniversary from Myra Hough on Vimeo.

40 Years of Love and Forgiveness...

September 7, 2009 my parents celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. It's been 40 years of great memories, some heartbreak, but most importantly 40 years of a lot of love and learning the value of forgiveness.

Last night, September 12, 2009 we celebrated with them and it was a beautiful evening. We enjoyed the night with family and close friends. Thank you all for sharing in the celebration with our family.

I can't even begin to describe my family, my parents. They are amazing. They taught me to never give up, to never say 'I can't'and the value of an education. Not to brag or anything, but in our family alone we have a combined- 12 degrees ;)... a lot of it is owed to the expectation that my parents set for us. We WERE getting a college education, no matter what! No excuses! I hope we can all pass that to our own children... and I am pretty confident that we are heading in the right direction with that.

It has not been a perfect 40 years, not by a long shot. But as a family and by the Grace of God we got through it, we survived. So, thank you mom and dad for EVERYTHING you have done for all of us and for EVERYTHING you still do for us. We could never, ever repay you for it all. Always know how much we appreciate it, how much we love you guys and how BLESSED we are to call you our parents. Happy Anniversary!

The music playing right now on the blog is a song my dad dedicated to my mom years back...enjoy!

Find Your Wings my baby...

In one week Jayda will be a PK-4 student, yikes! Where did the time go? I am incredibly grateful for the school we chose for her, it is the same school she attended last school year and we LOVE it! Mid Valley Christian...they have done an amazing job with my baby girl and I could never thank them enough. This year Jayda is with Ms. Blessington and I have heard great things about her and I can't wait!

I found this song recently and the words to it fit perfect for what I want Jayda to know... my prayer, for my baby girl:

It's only for a moment you are mine to hold
The plans that heaven has for you
Will all too soon unfold
So many different prayers I'll pray
For all that you might do
But most of all I'll want to know
You're walking in the truth
And If I never told you
I want you to know
As I watch you grow

Chorus:
I pray that God would fill your heart with dreams
And that faith gives you the courage
To dare to do great things
I'm here for you whatever this life brings
So let my love give you roots
And help you find your wings

May passion be the wind
That leads you through your days
And may conviction keep you strong
Guide you on your way
May there be many moments
That make your life so sweet
Oh, but more than memories

Chorus:

It's not living if you don't reach for the sky
I'll have tears as you take off
But I'll cheer as you fly


It's only for a moment you are mine to hold
The plans that heaven has for you
Will all too soon unfold
So many different prayers I'll pray
For all that you might do
But most of all I'll want to know
You're walking in the truth
And If I never told you
I want you to know
As I watch you grow

Chorus:
I pray that God would fill your heart with dreams
And that faith gives you the courage
To dare to do great things
I'm here for you whatever this life brings
So let my love give you roots
And help you find your wings

May passion be the wind
That leads you through your days
And may conviction keep you strong
Guide you on your way
May there be many moments
That make your life so sweet
Oh, but more than memories

Chorus:

It's not living if you don't reach for the sky
I'll have tears as you take off
But I'll cheer as you fly


PAUSE MY BLOG MUSIC AT THE BOTTOM TO LISTEN TO ACTUAL SONG!!!

Family

Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one.

~Jane Howard~

And I am blessed with one of the best in existence...

Our trip to Dallas..."Cowboy Stadium"

"Sisters"

Jayda asking for something...my guess...MONEY!

Jayda & Joe fishing

The Rodriguez Kids

March '09 at the most magical place on earth!

Jayda and her cousins!

The Wildcat Fan Club!

Jayda's 3rd Birthday!

The Rodriguez kids at one of their awesome vacations!

My handsome brothers!

My Beautiful Cousins!

The Hough Family

Victoria and Karissa!


Shhh.... I stole this from her FB account! My brother Gordie and sis-in-law Zeida!

I stole this too! My brother and my sis-in-law Jessica!

I am very blessed with an amazing family...Thank you Lord!