Monday
Aug042008
Meet the Gardners
Monday, August 4, 2008 at 05:00AM August 4, 2008
Well, I got a good night’s sleep and I’m ready to conquer the day! It dawned on me that, since I’m sure I’ll be talking about my family a LOT, I should introduce them. So let me tell you a little bit about the Gardners. (I could write novels about every single one of them, but I’ll keep it brief!)
First, of course, is my sweetheart, Sterling. I can’t even begin to tell you how much he means to me. He is my rock! He’s gentle and strong, wise and quiet, calm and steady. They say opposites attract, and that’s certainly the case in our marriage! That’s not to say, of course, that I can’t be calm and steady, but those who know me know that I tend to be passionate and emotional, although I hope it’s always in a good way!
Sterling is a simply spiritual man who loves his family—and horses! If he can’t be spending his time with us, his second choice is off on a ride! Now I don’t want you to think that Sterling’s perfect (although he’s probably as close as they come) and I’m sure we’ll talk about the things that he does that drive me crazy, but can I just say I love this man!
We have five daughters (Megan, Sara, Shalae, Sage, and Shanna), four sons-in law (Nate, Sean, Jon, and Jason), and 12 grandchildren, with number 13 arriving sometime in the next few weeks! I can’t wait! I’ll share more details about each of our children and grandchildren as time passes. For now, I’ll just say that nothing brings me greater happiness than being with them, whether we’re camping, stamping, eating, or vacationing. A perfect day is a day spent with my family!
Reader Comments (178)
As always when I get my new catalog, after drooling over the beautiful front cover, I always go to your family picture. Me and my mom always love to look at your beautiful family. I am so happy to see your family grow each year.
You are an amazing person, I had briefly spoken to you at Convention 2005 on the streets of Salt Lake City, Spencer and yourself were running very late for dinner. I was so afraid to bother you, but I just couldn't pass up the opportunity to meet you. That day on the street and our few minutes of coversation, have been shared often with customers and friends.
I am SO proud to be a part of SU! and all it has to offer. I can't wait to be able to meet you again some day. You are truely an inpiration to all of us.
You have now found a devoted reader of your blog, as you will be instantly added to my blogroll.
Jacki McHale
Your family is gorgeous and i love how often you are all toghether. how do you cultivate that in a home? my 8 and 10 yr old love me now, but not sure it will continue too much longer.
thanks for having a blog that we can use to tap into your wealth of knowledge.
lou