As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints we have a knowledge that families that are sealed together in the temple will be together in the eternities and there is nothing more comforting than knowing that I will be able to spend time with my Nan again. She has inspired me and been a great example to me all growing up. Spending so much time with her is something I will forever cherish, I only wish I could have these past couple of years, but unfortunately being poor students way out in Cleveland made that a very big challenge. With her sudden passing being so close to when we were going up to visit her, made it very difficult for me. I am so grateful I was able to attend her service and create more family memories, because FAMILY is what it is ALL about!!!
Luckily my Grandma Betty lives in Cardston so we were all able to crash at her home and it was the first time in years that just all us siblings (no spouses) were together. Some of us had our kiddos with us, but otherwise it was just us. We had good times. Grandma has always worn these dusters around and so us girls have each chosen one to be ours when G-ma passes on. What a fun keepsake to have!
Grandma was pro testing a silly face one and yet, I think her face is the best!
I had no problem putting Uncle Danger to work and he did a great job! Thanks bud!
It was our first time to meet Little Leo and Everett really enjoyed playing with his toes. HOw fun, these cousins are going to cause some serious trouble as they grow up.
Vienna got to meet and spend some time with her 2nd cousins...Lanaea and Rosalee
I'm so grateful that Grandad was able to be there, even though it was very hard on him. He was so emotional and it has been difficult for him to speak the past little while.
I'm so glad he got to see Vienna again and meet and hold Everett for the first time!
Despite the nature of the visit we definitely found time to have some fun! The Cardston pool, that I have spent many of hours swimming in as a kid has been remodeled and we had a great time in the Lazy Susan. Vienna would not get out and we just kept tapping each other in and out of the ring while she kept going and going. Around and around. How fun for her to be with her Uncle and Aunties!
I managed to capture everyone in one shot.
Hanging out on the pool deck!
Vienna and Rosalee were best buddies and played very well together
I will absolutely cherish this picture (and I sure hope there is one with Vienna and I with Grandma as well...if so PLEASE send it my way), but how special it was to spend so much time with Grandma. She did so great opening up her home to all of us and all of Nan's belongings and everyone to come and take a look. If you ask me, she deserves a Grandma Medal for most hospitable. PS- you look so HOT in this picture Grandma. I hope I look as good as you when I am 86.
This should have been at the beginning. This is when we jammed in the back of fire star to have Lincoln at Grandma and Grandpa's.
Our first stop in Ritzville for dinner
Thank goodness Hailey was with us, she was a big help!
This is another picture I will cherish...my sweet little lady sleeping in my Great Grandma Ivy's bed, again another special place from my growing up years.
This was a picture I was sent from Mike with him and Lincoln having a man weekend.
Our trip back down was rough but Vienna was a good sport and while I nursed she would play on piles of gravel and get really dirty and she would vomit, but all in all, she did her best to help Everett and was a good sport.
Little did I know that my husband was working his BUTT OFF while I was gone and did a complete makeover on our bedroom. The dresser isn't in here, but I will take some more photos soon. I am still in shock and so impressed. He is the BEST HUSBAND a women could ask for.
Oh it makes me so happy.
So all in all, we survived the trip (barely) and created great memories.
Nan you are a very special women, I miss you terribly, but I know you are happy and free of this life and all its challenges and trials. I will always LOVE YOU!
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