Mom's Service

We headed back to Florence the following Monday to get things ready for the service on Wednesday.  Amy's family and ours shared a vacation rental home.  Fun times!  Although the reason for our gathering was a sad one, I was so thankful to see many family and friends.  

The cousins practicing their song. As you can tell, Judson was a little out of sorts the whole day.  He didn't join in the singing. :)

Paisley and Joshua

Big Justin came!  We were so excited to see him again.  We all just love and appreciate him so much. :)

Group shots after the service.  Poor Liviya....Joshua and Josiah would gang up on her.  They figured out that she doesn't like anyone in her personal space.  :)

My Aunt Lorena came!  What a blessing to have my Aunt from Ohio.  She was my mom's only sister, as their other sister, Mary Pearl, was stillborn.  Aunt Lorena has had such an impact on my life and who I am today.

 After the service our kiddos got a little lot out of hand, but oh well!  They were pretty much bouncing off the walls.  :)  Too bad I don't have those pictures to post.  

It meant so much to have both Amy's and my in-laws and dear friends there.

Ray's family is so supportive of him, which we are thankful.

My Grandma Alma, Uncle Bill, and Aunt Gee came.  Such good memories. Sure wish we could see them more often.

Ray's sister was a tremendous help and support to Ray.  I know my mom always appreciated the help she was to her after her brain surgery the year before.  My mom's school friend from Wray, CO made it to the service as well.

Silliness abounds!  It had been a long day week for them, bless their little hearts. :)