A recent journey

I returned late Tuesday night from the trip with Harry, Dawn, and family to El Paso for Marjorie's funeral and burial.

 

It was a pretty good  trip - the kids behaved, we found adequate food and lodging and the requisite number of rest stops!!  (In spite of a road closure we had to wait out in Lordsburg, New Mexico.  Maybe I should have taken photos - I've never seen such a depressing place!!)

 

Deacon - and the other kids for that matter - were all at their best.  A nice blessing for all of us.

 

McDonald's in the motel room - what a treat!!

 

Eve is a great little babysitter - in case you need one sometime!!

 

I'm still tired - have TONS of photos to sort through - and will do a longer post soon.

For now, I'm heading off to bed!!

Saying Good-bye to Marjorie!

The service for Marjorie today was really lovely.  There was a nice display in the foyer - Brooke and Dawn did their magic!!

 

This floral arrangement was from Maria - of course!!

 

The picture in the chapel is the same one as on the program - Mom, Donna, and I sent the lovely pink bouquet that sat next to it.

 

Dawn's nephew's wife did the programs - they were beautiful.

 

Dawn commented that she lucked out with Easter outfits already there for the kids to look their best!!

Dad was able to be there - he's got a crazy schedule, so it was  nice it worked out.

 

My mom, Donna, and Mary came too.

 

Noah with Deacon and Bonny with Annika!!

Porter surveying the wonderful food!  It was a soups and salads and rolls - a veritable feast.  Since the interment will be in Texas, it was nice to be able to invite everyone to stay!!

 

Bill came too.

 

Harry and Dawn and Bishop Ogilvie spoke - did a great job too.  That is Dawn's brother Joe behind Harry.

 

Sue Cornwall on the organ - always there with a smile.

 

Isla having a conversation with the bishop!

We will really miss Marjorie!!