The Bitter With the Sweet

Grandma and Grandpa enjoying a visit from Caydence

It was a sad day on May 11, 2009 because Eric passed away. He had had a long struggle with leukemia, a broken hip, and bladder surgery. After his latest chemo treatment, his kidneys shut down and he was going to have to start dialysis. We think he just couldn't handle much more. Everyone was so sad to see him go and it was especially hard for Edith to lose her sweet husband of 58 years. He was loved by so many. He was always so proud of his three sons and all of his grandchildren. He loved to keep up on all the latest happenings of them and was so proud of all they accomplished.

I loved when all of my children were babies and he would carry them all around the house and the yard for what seemed like hours. He would say, "Isn't 'he or she' the cutest thing in the world?" He was always so excited to see us come. He really liked to come and visit us in Winnemucca too. He was always anxious to see Jeff's latest house projects. He was one great dad and grandpa and we loved him greatly. We will miss him so much.

They always say that in order to have the sweet you have to taste the bitter. Well the sweet thing that came from the funeral was that everyone was together. It had been a long time since we had everyone gathered together. It was great to see everyone and we took some fun pictures.

Trevin, Riley, Chantel, Tyler, & Michael
Note: This is an optical illusion! Michael is really taller,
he just happens to be standing on lower ground. Also Chantel
isn't really 6 feet tall, she has high heels on.

Grandma and Riley

Caydence entertaining Cassie, Me, Jeff, and Trevin.
P.S. Cassie's expecting another girl in September!!!

Tyler and Layne

Caydence and Chantel

Corri and Michael

Cassie, Riley, Chantel, Hillary, Trevin, Layne,
...and Stitch, Mazie, and Petrie

My Granddaughter Caydence

This is my granddaughter Caydence. It's so fun to watch her grow up! We really wish we could live closer to them.

Caydence's Easter Dress.

Caydence's first trip to the beach.

Caydence being silly.

Ladybug Caydence for Halloween.

Quilter Wannabe...

Here is a preview of my red and black quilt. This is my first attempt at piecing a quilt. Hopefully it will turn out. If it does, it will be the bedspread for my black & red guest bedroom.

Block Sample.

This is the pattern I'm using and what the finished product should look like.

Down Under, Mate!

In October Jeff, Corey, Jackie, and I went to Australia. We went to pick up my mom and dad from their mission. They took us all around Sydney and the area to see the sights. It was great!

Jeff and I at the Sydney Opera House.

Jeff and I on a hike at Watson Bay.

Corey, Jackie, and I at Watson Bay.

Lookout at Watson Bay.

Me petting a Koala Bear!

Corey petting a Kangaroo!

Corey, Jackie, Me, Jeff, and My Dad.

An Aborigine in Sydney.