Some people don't believe in taking pictures at funerals. But it seems that funerals and weddings are sometimes the only occasions that get the entire family together. My grandmother was the family photographer for years. She's got boxes of pictures to prove it. As I got out of the car after driving to the Brigham City Cemetary, my hand rested on my camera...should I take pictures or not? Obviously I chose the former and it was the best choice! And I know that my picture taking Grandmother would have definitely approved!
What a beautiful celebration of some of the things my grandma loved the most...all her family, the sharing of good memories, lots (and lots) of laughter and beautiful flowers. What a tribute to a wonderful woman. I think my whole family was overwhelmed by how many of the extended family came in the middle of a work week to remember and celebrate Grandma. She would have loved to have been there, and I'm sure from the other side, she enjoyed the whole event.
larry, adam, chris, cooper, sam, sarah, rachel, penny (i think) and heather
leanne, lori, gina, aunt jean, nicole and lisa
jay, heidi, tosh, kristen
mar and ross
the pallbearers: wayne, carl, craig, steve, brad, dave, todd and dad
jack, lee, dorene, mom, steve, geri, christin, grandpa, craig, dad
adam, dave, lisa with andrew, ethan, chris, sarah, laurie, larry, sam, rachel and penny
amy and caulder, mom and craig
tom, melinda, brooke, bonnie and brad
mom, tom, melinda, brooke, bonnie and brad
mom, tom and bonnie
kelly and beth-baby
happy christin
john, lorraine and steve
steve, christin and lori
geri, steve and christin
grandpa, dad, lee and dorene
christin and little larry
lisa, leanne, nicole and jack
larry and craig discussing ties
jean and grandpa
geri, steve, craig, mom, me, christin, grandpa and dad
the girls
*from this point on, Christin took over the camera duties. She did an excellent job. And I must say she has a way of getting the best smiles out of people!
we decided to take some family photos. here's all the cousins who were there.
and here's all the first cousins...they're a rough crowd to get to cooperate. :)
christin wanted her picture with the tall boys, ethan and sam.
The whole day was lovely. It was great to hear some timeless stories about Grandma and be surrounded by the people who loved her and will miss her the most.
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