This is the beginning of my "Catch Up" blogging. I have a lot to post so no more time wasting....
Just a warning that this post could get long! It is mainly for me to remember this wonderful day and all the stories I heard. I would love for you to read on but understand if you don't. :) There are some funny stories, and some sad stories. All are about my family, so I loved hearing them. On with the post!
Every year on Memorial weekend, my mom drives my grandparents to Star Valley, WY to visit the graves of loved ones. Sometimes they stay overnight, sometimes not. This year was going to be a day trip so my mom asked if me and Deegan wanted to tag along. I have not been in a couple years and have not visited any of the cemeteries in even longer. So me and Deegan said we would love to go!
We took off about 9 am. It was rainy a lot of the way, of course. Our first stop was the Freedom cemetery. It was so windy and FREEZING! Deegan stayed in the car to keep warm.
Here we visited, and placed flowers on the graves of 3 of my grandpa's siblings, his parents and his cousin I believe. She was 2 years old and died after eating chokecherries and drinking milk. I guess that can cause a poisonous reaction and it did for her. Crazy! My grandpa's mother lost the babies of her last 3 pregnancies. This was due to the RH factor. Crazy to think that I have that and what a difference a little shot can make. I cannot imagine carrying 3 babies (in a row!) to term only to loose them such a short time after. I also learned, or was reminded, about my grandmas 3 brothers. Her mom lost her first 3 pregnancies. My grandma got very emotional talking about them and how she had no idea where 2 of them were even buried. That was something her mother never wanted to talk about.
Our next stop was the Cheese Factory for lunch! It has changed a lot but was still good food! Deegan entertained the people in the booth behind us. They just loved him! I bought a huckleberry sucker for the road and then we then headed to the Bedford cemetery.
Here we visited the graves of my mom's cousin who was killed in a car accident when she was 17. Also at the Bedford cemetery are my grandma's parents and her brother and several other extended family members. It was also freezing so Deegan stayed in the car once again!
After this we drove all around the beautiful valley! We took back roads and it was such a pretty drive! I love Star Valley and if it weren't for the awful winters I would really love to live there! Our next and final stop was to visit one of my grandparents best friends. She is 90 years old I believe and has been through so much the last few years. It is amazing she is still here! She absolutely adored Deegan and he was, of course, all smiles for her. She just sat and watched him and talked to him. She wanted to hold him so bad but didn't dare. Finally when we were getting close to leaving she couldn't resist anymore and promised she would hold him tight on her chest if she could hold him. I think he honestly made her day and probably even more. It was so wonderful for me to see him bring her so much joy and happiness.
Then we were off! Back in the car and heading for home. I conked out in the back seat most of the way. About an hour or so from home Deegan got a little restless. I had a great idea! Remember that sucker?
He loved it! I soon learned it was not such a great idea. He would get mad when I took it away. So I would give it back for a bit........
He could see it coming and wanted to assist me in getting it to his mouth faster! ha ha
He was a sticky mess but we got him all cleaned up! He was such a great boy on this perfectly, lovely, Saturday! It was such a nice day with my mom and grandparents and I am so happy we were able to go!
Every year on Memorial weekend, my mom drives my grandparents to Star Valley, WY to visit the graves of loved ones. Sometimes they stay overnight, sometimes not. This year was going to be a day trip so my mom asked if me and Deegan wanted to tag along. I have not been in a couple years and have not visited any of the cemeteries in even longer. So me and Deegan said we would love to go!
We took off about 9 am. It was rainy a lot of the way, of course. Our first stop was the Freedom cemetery. It was so windy and FREEZING! Deegan stayed in the car to keep warm.
Here we visited, and placed flowers on the graves of 3 of my grandpa's siblings, his parents and his cousin I believe. She was 2 years old and died after eating chokecherries and drinking milk. I guess that can cause a poisonous reaction and it did for her. Crazy! My grandpa's mother lost the babies of her last 3 pregnancies. This was due to the RH factor. Crazy to think that I have that and what a difference a little shot can make. I cannot imagine carrying 3 babies (in a row!) to term only to loose them such a short time after. I also learned, or was reminded, about my grandmas 3 brothers. Her mom lost her first 3 pregnancies. My grandma got very emotional talking about them and how she had no idea where 2 of them were even buried. That was something her mother never wanted to talk about.
Our next stop was the Cheese Factory for lunch! It has changed a lot but was still good food! Deegan entertained the people in the booth behind us. They just loved him! I bought a huckleberry sucker for the road and then we then headed to the Bedford cemetery.
Here we visited the graves of my mom's cousin who was killed in a car accident when she was 17. Also at the Bedford cemetery are my grandma's parents and her brother and several other extended family members. It was also freezing so Deegan stayed in the car once again!
After this we drove all around the beautiful valley! We took back roads and it was such a pretty drive! I love Star Valley and if it weren't for the awful winters I would really love to live there! Our next and final stop was to visit one of my grandparents best friends. She is 90 years old I believe and has been through so much the last few years. It is amazing she is still here! She absolutely adored Deegan and he was, of course, all smiles for her. She just sat and watched him and talked to him. She wanted to hold him so bad but didn't dare. Finally when we were getting close to leaving she couldn't resist anymore and promised she would hold him tight on her chest if she could hold him. I think he honestly made her day and probably even more. It was so wonderful for me to see him bring her so much joy and happiness.
Then we were off! Back in the car and heading for home. I conked out in the back seat most of the way. About an hour or so from home Deegan got a little restless. I had a great idea! Remember that sucker?
He loved it! I soon learned it was not such a great idea. He would get mad when I took it away. So I would give it back for a bit........
He could see it coming and wanted to assist me in getting it to his mouth faster! ha ha
He was a sticky mess but we got him all cleaned up! He was such a great boy on this perfectly, lovely, Saturday! It was such a nice day with my mom and grandparents and I am so happy we were able to go!
2 comments:
That is awesome! I love hearing stories from grandma and grandpa! Babies brighten everyone's day!
Sounds like a productive memorial day weekend. I didn't know you had family buried in Star Valley. I actually have some family and friends that live there. I agree with you... thier winters are worse than in Logan.
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