Thursday, March 31, 2011

Hand Comparison

Our time in Utah wouldn't be complete without a hand comparison.

 Grandpa Paul on the left, Brandon on the right!
 Grandpa Paul on the left, Braden on the right!
 Grandpa Paul on the left, Marissa on the right!
Grandpa Paul on the left, Todd on the right!!

Every time we see Grandpa Paul, the kids have to do a hand comparison!  
I think it makes them feel big or something!!

Thank goodness Grandpa is a good sport!!

The Funeral

Funerals are never easy.....and this one really hard.
Lots of emotions, she died too soon, she was doing so well, we knew it was coming eventually, but she was doing so much better.

It was so great to be able to see all of the family.  We hadn't all been in the same place for about 5 years, so that part of it was fun.  Sadly, it was a funeral that brought us together.


 Paul, Rachel, Todd, Nate, Jessica, Pam
Papa and Siblings
 Trying to get a picture of Grandma's 14 grandkids.....as you can see, it didn't go so well!!  But they are all in there!
 Waiting.....
 My boys were so honored to be casket bearers, it makes me cry even now just thinking about it.
 I was a little worried about Brandon being able to carry the casket, but with his uncles helping, he carried the load!!
Todd suggested we get the boys new suits.  Both of them have always wanted a suit, but I never saw a need to spend the money.  We went to Mr. Mac the day before the funeral and they had the suits altered in 3 hours!!
Shout out to Mr. Mac!!
They all looked so handsome!
Putting the boutanierre(?sp) on the casket.
Todd and his siblings!