FAMILY

We just got back from Utah. My Grandpa Hardman passed away quite suddenly last week. It was a sad yet sweet time knowing he now gets to be with my Grandma Hardman who passed away just less than a year ago and their daughter, my aunt, Cheryl. We will miss them, but know they are happy to be together. Family was so important to them, which is one reason this post is titled that. At these times of saddness, it's comforting to have such a great family. We grew up as a very close extended family. And there are many of us. As I sat in the funeral, I was overwhelmed with the amount of family we have and the strength we give one another. The gospel is an amazing thing. My girls really tried to soak it all in. Brooke said," I'm not crying mom cause I know I'll see Grandpa again because Jesus died for us."

This is a picture of my Grandpa with the girls. We stayed with him last Christmas for a few days. The girls just loved being with him.

My Grandpa started making his and my Grandma's caskets a while ago. His was not near finished, so my uncle and cousin had to finish it up right before the funeral. Grandpa would be pleased.

Brooke and Kylie picking dandelions in the cemetery.

Vicki and Lyle, with my parents. They've known eachother since college.

We stayed with my Grandma Barker. The girls wanted to read book after book the whole time. I think this book had about 100pgs. Grandma's can't say no. Some things never change.

I think everyone took their turn reading.

The weather was great. Leaves change color? Not in Arizona...


Grandma made us her famous Texas Sheet Cake. Thanks Grandma for always taking care of us.