My Dad

My dad passed away yesterday morning. It's been really hard. I will miss my dad a lot! This picture is how I will remember him. I will always be grateful for his strong shoulders - and remember the times I used to sit way up there. And his humor. And his grumbling when we would tease him. I remember the days when he would help me with my math homework and I was so grateful he was so smart! I will also remember him taking care of Shauna sometimes when she was little. He loved my girls and he loved my grandkids! He was a loving, caring, dad and grandpa and great-grandpa to me. He was also a son, husband, brother and uncle to others. I hope he is enjoying his reunion in heaven with the others of his family that passed on before.

Here is the family on our yearly trek to the BYU game on or around Steve's birthday. The cougars lost (boo!), but we had a great time and we got to stay with and see the Brown's (my cousin Sheralyn's family). It was particularly nice for me to see Sheralyn's son bless the sacrament on Sunday. It's not very often I have that experience with a priesthood holder in my family!