Uncle Dave

Uncle Dave, Dad's older brother, passed away last week from pancreatic cancer. He was 89 years old. These pictures were taken at the cemetary on Saturday, July 18. I didn't know my Uncle Dave very well, but funerals in the family always cause me to reflect on my own mortality and that of my parents.
It was nice to see family members I hadn't seen for a long time.
Mom, Brett, Elaine

Mirm, Wig, Mom, Dad, Elaine, Susan, Nancy

Dave's family

Miriam, Joan, Sherry, Moroni
Dave was a WWII veteran. His son was presented the American flag.

A beautiful view from the cemetary.

Joan, Dad

Dad, Nancy, Susan

Susan, Lori, Nancy

4th of July

We made our customary trip to Logan for the 3rd and 4th of July. Here Janet, Carlie, and Parker gaze intently at a girls' magazine.

Marissa and Gage playing on the "toys" while awaiting the fireworks.

Grandma, Grandpa, Amy, and Corey.

Quinn and Brian going for a ride in the new Jeep.

Lori suffering from jet lag. Will I be able to stay awake for the firewords? No!

Marissa and Parker.

After Brian and Gage set off a string of fireworks that lasted two minutes, Brayden kept his hands on his ears the remainder of the evening!

Parker, Molly, and Amy.

Laughing and joking while waiting for the show to begin.

Carlie, Quinn, Marissa, Michael, and Nancy.