We had a wonderful opportunity to drive up to Provo, Utah this past week for a family reunion and a funeral. The trip was bittersweet...Of course it was sad to attend my Grandpa Layton's funeral, but it was amazing to have everyone there to love and support my Grandma and be physical evidence of the legacy my Grandparent's have created and will leave behind them on this earth. My Grandpa Layton was almost 93, he had 9 kids, and a zillion grandkids and great-grandkids. :-) If you knew him, you knew he loved two things: spanish and trains. He couldn't speak spanish (that's where I got my talent from), but he could build trains! I'm so glad that we were able to be with family and celebrate Grandpa's wonderful life on this earth. Anytime someone dies, it makes me reflect on the Atonement and Resurrection. I'm so glad that I'll be able to see him again! I'm excited to hear him call me "Susie"! Thank you Grandpa for so many great memories!
We are a happy family! (Well, except for Ella who fell and got hurt right before we took this picture.)
The Layton Family
These are some pictures that were taken the last time we saw Grandpa. I'm so grateful our kids have live memories with their Great-Grandpa Layton.
My Grandpa built this bridge and all the grandchildren have a picture of themselves on this bridge, so it's really special to me to have a picture of my kids on the same bridge.
Here is my picture on the bridge. I think I was around Cooper's age. :-)
6 comments:
And you are rockin' that sweatsuit and pink shoes!!!:) Glad you're home!!!
Kristen! It's Lindsay Cooper from back home! I found your blog off of Becky Taylor's blog! You look fab and your family is adorable! I'm totally blog stalking you now! Hope that's ok! ;-) Tell your cute mama hi for me...I love her!
Looks like your grandpa had a good & long full life!
That's so crazy to see relatives of mine in that picture too! I see Curtis & Ruth (my dad's cousin)& a few of my 2nd cousins, the red headed Laytons :) like Tim & Cecily that I got to know @ our Huntzinger Fam. Reunions.
I heard their parents were moving to Gilbert just a couple miles down the road from you guys. Pretty cool.
Hi Kristen,
I didn't kwow that your grandfather past away. I'm so sorry! He was a funderfull and kind man. And I only met him ones. I still have a picture in my photo album from our trip 10 years ago from them in front of there house. Wow 10 years ago!! Time fly's.
I hope you are doing well. You have a great family en beautyfull kids!!
Miranda Timmer
Ps. Hope my english grammer is ok :)
Kristen!! You look amazing. What a beautiful family you have. It's April (Stapp) Warnick. I found you off of Becky's blog. Send me your email to aprilwarnick@gmail.com and I'll invite you to our blog. I'd love to stay in touch!
looks like you guys had a great weekend and had lots of fun! i guess we weren't one of the reasons it was so great...haha just kidding! :) tell ella sean is still looking for his princess cup.
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