Tuesday, January 27, 2009

grandma & the weekend funnies

Amidst the sadness we felt while attending Grandmas funeral this past weekend, there were bright rays of sunshine that we felt & experienced through it all. Her service was wonderful. I think the day was exactly as she would have wanted it...to be surrounded by friends, family, fond memories, laughter & lots of yummy food! My Mom did a wonderful job with the Eulogy & described Grandma & her life to a "T".
My Grandma was always up for a a good party & that is what Saturday felt like, minus the tears. It really was a wonderful day in which we were able to remember & honor her & spend time with family & friends.

{the Davis children: Sommer, Brandon, Amber, Tyson & me}


(my family: Sommer, Brandon, Amber, Raimi,, Tyson, Mom & Dad}

These are the flowers that graced the top of Grandmas casket.

We were all able to place a few of these roses on her casket before she was laid to rest. It really was a wonderful day. Thanks again for all of the kind words, hugs, notes, & phone calls.

On to the weekend funnies. We had a little time to waste before the funeral. We ended up driving around town, showing the boys where we went to school & where we hung out, etc... We were stopped @ a light by a Home Depot. All of a sudden Garrett exclaimed "hey those guys are waiting to be picked for the football team". John & I turned around to see what he was referring to & there stood three different groups of labor workers, standing on the sidewalk in groups, waiting for work. We laughed so hard. In Garrett's eyes, men huddled together = a great football game waiting to be played.

Then on Sunday evening, I was going through the Sunday paper & Brody noticed Steve Martin on the cover of the Parade magazine. He immediately began to yell "Grandpa, Grandpa, Grandpa". I am not sure what is funnier...1). that he thinks Grandpa looks like Steve Martin or 2). that Steve Martin looks my Dad. I think it must be the hair color-sorry Dad :). Brody did not just stop with the yelling of Grandpa's name, he then began to give Grandpa, aka Steve Martin kisses. It was very funny & tender.

9 comments:

Eve said...

Days like these are the hardest.
I am so glad you always see the silver lining Raimi!
I LOVE that about you.
So good that you have so much family to be close with.
Thinking of you!

Kerrie said...

Your family pictures are great! Funerals are so bittersweet! So sad to say goodbye but so fun to spend time with family and remember!

Stephanie said...

Love the family pictures! And Garrett cracks me up.

erin said...

So glad your family was able to spend the day together celebrating your grandma's life! I'm sure she would have approved.

Annie said...

its so nice to know you will see her again. thanks for sharing the pictures. you have such a great family!!!

Shelly said...

I'm sorry about your Grandma Davis. The caption on the Parade magazine is somehow appropriate and ironic. Loves to all the family! And Hugs!(BTW, it was cousin Tracy in regards to your question.)

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful picture of your family! You can feel the closeness and love right through this computer!!

Love To All Of You-
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katie said...

I can see the resemblence...your dad and Steve Martin. Genius! Glad the funeral went well. Hoepfully no more anytime soon.

Megan said...

Sorry to hear about your grandma. But I enjoyed seeing your family. Neat to see old 22nd/Almaden 2nd ward members. And as for the post above-does anyone who is crafty and has 4 children ever have a totally clean house. I don't think it's possible. Have fun on your retreat.