9.20.2008

Marty, Shelby and Sydnee arrived late last evening. Sammie became ill part way through the trip so Teri had to turn around and return to Boise with. Mom and Dad were excited to see the girls and Marty had a full agenda of jobs to get done. Dad rode with Marty to Fairview this morning, he enjoyed the ride and the opportunity to see the Fall foliage.

Anthony arrived later this evening and we threw him a Surprise Birthday Party in mom and dads backyard. We spent many hours eating roast beef dinner, laughing, playing and enjoying one another. If what scientists are saying is true about laughter extending ones life, we are going to live a long, long, time. It has been proven that laughter has an immediate and direct affect upon our heart rate, temperature of our skin, blood pressure, breathing rate, brain activity and finally, the way our body handles disease through activating our immune system and fighting infection. Humor was definitely on the menu for this weekend and Anthony and Marty delivered.

Next time you are feeling stressed:

Call Anthony or Marty

Sit by mom when Anthony and Marty are on a roll

Laugh

Take a different perspective and try humor

Tell a joke

And when you look in the mirror and see those lines around your eyes, remember, they are lines of laughter. Today is good, we are living an "Ever-Laughing Life".