Grandma & Grandpa's Place

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Dave's family in Colorado

Steven, Sam, Becki, Mikal

Steven already learning to walk

Mikal is enjoying Basketball

Yeah.....music!

Thursday, January 3, 2008

Happy New Year

Ashley is looking forward to 2008 Christmas as she had so much fun her first Christmas...see Ruth & Ben's blog for details.

Caroling...another family tradition

John and Marrianne's neighborhood get together each year and go caroling. This year GG, Dale, Spencer, Mel, Marv and I were invited to sing along. After caroling they all go to one of the neighbors homes for hot chocolate and goodies. We had a wonderful time and really got us into the Christmas spirit. To see more
of John's family fun, check their blog.

Marylyn in WA

To see more of our little princess and

her parents, check their blog....

Christmas in Utah

Joe's back yard and Daniel's ice cave.

Daniel, Meg, Miranda, Alyssa, and Bat-man
oops, we mean Ben-jamin

Matt's family keeps tradition in Colorado

After a fun day of sleding, Matt's family
searches the mountain for the perfect

Christmas tree.

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Family gather's in Maryland

All of our 7children, 2 spouses,
three great grand-daughters, and
Duane's two sons were able
to come to Maryland for their
grandpa's funeral, November 8th.

Duane walks with Joe, Dave, John,
Matt, Chris, and Jeremy.

Andy and Ben lead the boys to the graveside

Chelsea and Annika just could
not understand why Poopsie
[great grandpa]
would not wake up.

This was a bitter-sweet experience.
Bitter-to say good bye and sweet to
have the family together and share
memories of my dad.

Each evening we gathered at Duane and
Ilene's home. Chelsea and Annika loved
playing dress up in Aunt Ilene's play clothes.

Thanksgiving

John's family have a new dining set
they were able to enjoy their Thanksgiving
Dinner around.

Dave's family met up with the rest of the
group to see the Temple Lights in Salt Lake.

Marylyn, Andy and Annika drove with
family to Salt Lake City where they were
able to spend time with the Bjorn's and
some of the Merrill's

Matt's family drove to Utah to spend
Thanksgiving with Joe's family and visit
the Dougall's. Alyssa, Miranda, Christa,
Megan, Ben-jamin, and Jenna

Daniel and Nate were busy helping
prepare for the meal.

Ruth's family came down from CT to
Maryland and brought their Wii game.
Here is Duane's son, Chris, and Aunt
Dale boxing.

Friday, November 9, 2007

My dad...otherwise known as Poopsie

WHAT A FUN GRANDPA!

My dad passed away Thursday morning, November 8th as family stood around his bed at home. He had been in pain for quite some time, but just recently was diagnosed with cancer. He is no longer in pain and as our little Jenna (3 yrs) said, "Poopsie is with Jesus". And later that night as Christa (5) gave the prayer she said, "Christa asked Heavenly Father to help Poopsie to "be happy in Heaven."

He will be so missed by everyone who's life he has touched. He was always so glad to see his grandchildren and had a huge hug for each of them. We have many fond memories of a very giving, kind, gentle man. Monday he and Marie were able to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary.