Even though we had just left Doug in Montana the day before, it was a FANTASTIC day! I was able to meet my cousin's fiance, see my Aunt Kathy and Uncle Bob who I haven't seen for almost four years, and who doesn't love the good food that comes with getting together with family? It could have only been better had Doug been there, but we won't dwell on the negative.
Here are some pictures from our Memorial Day 2009:
Mom or Grandma Anderson and Shaylynn
Josh (Kerry's son), Aunt Kerry, and Aunt Kathy
Weston, Jessica, and Grandma or "Big Grandma" to the girls
Shaylynn placing flowers on her Great-Grandpa Jensen's grave.
Mom, Aunt Kathy, Uncle Bob's arm, Corrinne (Adam's fiance), Adam (Kathy's son), Dad
I love how through the Gospel we know that we'll see our loved ones again. That is why we can look so happy on a day when we remember those who have left us.
Miriam and her uncle Weston
Should I be embarrassed that my brother and daughters were playing at the cemetery? This is nothing, you should have seen him spinning them around and then making them walk around dizzy. Sheesh!
Weston snapped this lovely picture of me. I really do love Memorial Day, I promise!
Kai, Dad or Grandpa Anderson, Shaylynn, Miriam, Mom or Grandma AndersonThis is where my grandparents are buried. These are the hardest graves to visit because I remember EVERYTHING about their deaths.
Miriam with her namesake. When we were trying to think of a middle name for Miriam my dad suggested Alice after his grandmother. It was the perfect fit! My dad adored his grandmother and it was special for him to have someone named after her.
7 comments:
I'm so glad you got to be with your family! As much as I wish you were here, I'm glad you are close to them while Doug is gone, and your girls certainly look like they are having fun! Wow, your hair is so long! Very pretty!
I look forward to Memorial Day, too. The last couple of years have been a bit of a downer, though because I haven't been able to visit graves with family.
You all look like you're having fun.
Thanks for posting these pictures, Mallena! It's wonderful to see everyone so healthy and happy, and it brings back load of memories of past Memorial Day experiences.
It was fun to see all the pics of your fam. I have not seen many of your family members for years! You look beautiful! I love your long hair!
Looks like you had a very nice Memorial Day. It sure makes me homesick to see pictures of Idaho, but at the same time, I love it!
I love how you celebrate those who have passed on. I really miss living near family because there are so many good memories for me in cemeteries. :)
Seeing Weston and the girls just warms my heart. I am so happy for you being close to everyone again.
I haven't been around for memorial day for a long time. At Christmas time we visit the graves of both of our brothers. It has become one of my most favorite and spiritual expereinces at Christmas time. It is really special to be able to share those special experiences with our children too.
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