Memorial Day

 

On Memorial Day we went to visit the family graves in Taylorsville. I enjoy hearing the stories about our pioneer ancestors. 

At the Salt Lake Cemetery, we saw a woman putting flowers on the grave of Mahala. We are both related to her. I love that she brings flowers from her garden to put on the graves. 

Hailey was climbing the tree and Mike helped lift her down. 

My Uncle Wright and Aunt Janett met us at the graves at Larkin. My Dad has been letting his hair go white. 

I was happy that my cousin Kate came! It was fun catching up with her. 

We took a group picture at my great grandparents grave. We also went to eat at Olive Garden after. I love our family traditions!

We met Kev's parents at the cemetery in Sandy. We always visit Grandpa and Grandma Foster's and Uncle Brians grave. 

My beautiful mom would have turned 66 today. She has been in my thoughts all month. My grief has been heavier than usual. It sometimes feels unfair to not have her here with me. Keeping an eternal perspective is what helps me through. I know she is always watching over me. I love her more than I can adequately express with words. 

We went boating at Utah Lake that night. We love it when Ollie can come with us!

Parker tried on one of the wet suits that we got. It was a little big on him but helped keep him warm in the water. 

He is getting good at wake boarding. 

Addy had fun knee boarding. She had been asking all month long if we could go to the lake. 

Ollie even went swimming for awhile. I love this picture of Parker with his arms around him.