Scary things!!!

Ashley has been working late during spring break helping reset displays at VS in the mall (midnight to 1am) every night. She has brand new tires, I mean that they are only 2 1/2 weeks old!!! She went to work on Saturday around 1pm and got off at 6pm. She only worked half a shift that day because we had plans that evening... This is what she found when she came out to her car. Someone had slashed one of her brand new tires. At first I asked her who was mad at her, but then upon thinking about that comment I told her that if someone was mad at her they would have probably slashed all four tires. Therefore, we are thinking that someone has been watching her and knew that she had been working late every night and thought that she was not leaving until midnight again and would be out in the mall parking lot by herself at midnight... What a SCARY thought! Now mall security is escorting her out every night, thankfully:)

PS... We are also getting MACE for her to carry!!

Spring Break

So spring break came and went!!!! Here are the highlights...


Our nephew James came down on Sunday evening and stayed until Thursday morning. We had loads of fun. He is the little boy in the red. We get to spoil him every year during spring break and then again during the summer.

On Monday evening the Muir kids came over and we had a blast!!! We taught them things that were very EDUCATIONAL!! Can't you tell???
But then again... "what happens at the Silfies', stays at the Silfies'" hahaha...

During the week we each had the flu bug and took turns passing it around. That was not so much fun. But we are all well now... Hope you all had a safe and healthy week!!!

A family that plays together, stays together ;)

So a couple of weeks ago Dan and Garret went to the young mens get together at Jordan and Amy Williams' house. They had the Wii band and everyone loved it including my son and husband! Jordan told Dan that the Wii band would bring all families closer together and so therefore wanting our family to be even closer, we immediately went out the next day and bought it! (ha-ha) What fun we have had on it. Even with Dan's leg up on a chair from having knee surgery last week, he can still JAM with the young ones!!! Thanks Jordan for the tip...

The girls are at the Church Winter Formal tonight and they look absolutely gorgeous!!! Kerri and I went shopping for her dress this past week and it was quite an experience. The very first dress we tried on we both LOVED but just to be sure we proceeded to go to 3 other stores and try on another 43 dresses. Then we went back to the first store and continued to try on more dresses. I finally convinced Kerri to try on the first dress again and we both still loved it so we bought it! You can't really see it, but the dress has beading all the way down it... She looks so gorgeous!

Today was a whirlwind of activity. It started with Kerri having a nail appointment. Since we could not find a purple dress, she got purple nails ;) They look lovely.

Then I took Kerri home and proceeded to take Ash prom dress shopping. I had seen a dress the night I took Kerri shopping and thought Ash would love it so I took her to the mall and we went from store to store trying on dresses and then I took her to where I had seen the dress I thought she would like and guess what...She loved it!!! She has it on :) She looks so beautiful!

Then I proceeded to go home and straighten Kerri's hair for her and feed both of them while they were getting ready and off they went....

The pictures attached show what lovely young ladies we have... We are truly blessed!

AMY'S VALENTINE'S TAG!!!
For all you married people out there! I am tagging all my married friends!
1. When is your "engagement" anniversary: June, 1986
2. When is your "marriage" anniversary: October 25, 1986 and our Sealing anniversary is July 17th, 1993
3. How long have you known your spouse: 24 years
4. How long did you date/court before you were engaged: 14 months
5. Where did you meet your spouse for the first time: At work
6. What is your spouse's full name: Daniel Garret Silfies
7. Do you have any children yet: Yes
8. How many: 3... Ashley 18, Kerri 15 and Garret 12
9. Do you have any house pets: No
10. Do you own a house or rent: Own
11. Do you live in the country or town/city: City
12. What is one of your favorite activities together: We love watching football, exercising and just spending time together.
13. Do you have a favorite vacation spot: We love Smithville!
14. How many siblings (including in-laws): 10
15. What church do you attend: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
16. Is this the church you were married in: Yes
17. What town is your current address: Edmond
18. Do you work or stay at home: Work
19. Where did you honeymoon: Branson, MO.
20: Leave a piece of marriage advice: Never go to bed mad at each other....

In Memory of "papa"

So this week was very hard for me and my family. My step-father passed away last Friday. He was at home, which is where he wanted to be. He had only been out of the hospital for 2 days. It was an unexpected but expected death. We thought we were going to loose him last year when he was in the hospital for almost 2 months and the nurse called us in three different times thinking it was over. But, he surprised us all and we had another full year with him. Peace was made among those that needed it and for the rest of us we were blessed with an additional year with "papa" (that is what all the grand-kids called him).

In Loving Memory... Harvey "Nolan" Carrell

God saw he was getting tired,
And a cure was not to be,

So He put His arms around him
And whispered "Here, come with Me."

With tearful eyes we watched him suffer,
And saw him fade away.

Although we loved him dearly,
We could not have him stay.

A golden heart stopped beating,
Hard working hands to rest,

God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the best!

With deepest gratitude and thankfulness to all of you that have sent thoughts, prayers, flowers and cards our way.

...Tonya

Hope you all
Have a
wonderful
week!!