True Love

It's me, Stacia. I hacked in here because today is a very special day.

Today is our parents 31st wedding anniversary!

I snuck around and found some great photos of my parents:

(i hope i can be forgiven) :)

Calvin & Janae

married in the Manti temple

for time and all eternity

this had to be about 1984?



Dad getting a good laugh when we pulled off
Mom's surprise 40th b-day party


this one was last week










Each of us wanted to share our love and some memories about mom and dad - things we love and aspire to from their example in marriage and their dedication as parents:



I love the way my parents love each other! Seeing their love for each other and feeling their love for each of us always gave me security. I know that this one facet of my life is perfect. I had the greatest childhood. :) Regardless of how busy they were with work, with church responsibilities, with the 6 of us and the countless others who they reached out to serve, they always had plenty of love left over for each other! And they still love each other so completely! I hope to someday have a marriage that is as strong, as playful, as spiritually rooted and as loving as what they have worked to create!
Mom and Dad, i love you so very much!!! ~ Stacia









Although they aren't perfect, they have been perfect parents. Dad has guided me along in my life, teaching me invaluable lessons (sometimes against my will). He is someone I can go to with questions and for advice. Mom, simply put, has never let me down. Not ever. I credit her for my interest and talents in dance, music and poetry. Mom and Dad, along with the examples, talents and wisdom I've inherited from them, make me blessed and whole. I love you so much and wish you a wonderful anniversary! ~ Jared

I love the story of Dad chasing Mom around the couches and around the kitchen....this story will always make all of us laugh! I admire that Dad and Mom have ALWAYS gone on Friday night dates. We'd have pizza and stay up late. I'm so glad they made time for each other. Now I do that in my marriage thanks to their example. And every time Dad comes home, they kiss. Usually in the kitchen. When I was in Jr. High I remember them kissing for a long time - and in front of my friends!!! It didn't matter to them. I was so embarassed, but looking back, I am now so proud of their love and devotion to each other! A perfect and balanced marriage that I strive to emulate in every way. Happy Anniversary, Dad and Mom! I love you tons and tons! xoxoxo Bergen

Congratulations Mom and Dad on 31 years of happiness! I am thankful for your great example of having fun with each other. I love that you still chase each other around the kitchen and down the halls at home. Home has been my center and I am thankful I have always wanted to be there with you! All my love to you both, Monique Paige

Well, it's easy to explain how Mom and Dad are with just one word. LOVING! Throughout my childhood, always seeing my mother and father demonstrating their love for each of us and for each other has taught me so much about love. I have been fortified and strengthened in my testimony of my savior and his love for me through the love my parents have for each other and for my siblings and i. Happy Anniversary Dad and Mom! Elder Colton White



Mom and Dad, thanks for showing us and teaching us what true love is all about, what it's made of, and that it never ends!!!