Happy Parker Day!

Julianne made reference to it here, but we wanted all to know what a wonderful day it is - Parker Day. Forty years ago today, Lauren and I began a journey together that has brought joy beyond measure, 6 amazing sons and daughters, 5 wonderful companions to our sons and daughters, and 14 grandchildren. It began with the Spring Fling at Disneyland in 1969, and continues today and through eternity. We have traveled the world together as a family, we have experienced things we never could have imagined, we have had our midnight moments through trial and tribulation, we have laughed and we have cried, we have lived with uncertainty and prosperity, all of which have provided perspective that brings us to a remembrance of what truly matters.

We spent the past couple of days at the Sorrel River Ranch,

reminiscing about our experiences together and as a family these past years, thinking about the abundant joys of the present and the hopes for our individual and collective futures. Every day is truly a gift and we are grateful for the tender mercies of the Savior that have made it all possible. We floated on the Colorado River today and took in the beauty that enveloped us. We spent Thursday on an advanced trek to the Delicate Arch in Arches National Park. We would have posted our photo together but the guy taking the photo cut out the arch. No cell connections, no computers, some amazing scenery and wonderful moments and memories.