Our very own Moms/Grandmas...

This day would not be complete without writing a little something about our own mothers/grandmothers...

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'Nana'

...memories of 'Nana' for the kids are centered around going to Mexico...they remember all the good food...playing with toys and games...all piling in the back of the pickup (even Nana) to go for a ride over the 'ceja'...and Angi remembers 'Vince' the dog, Nana's long-time pet and friend...

...they remember 'Nana' as always being busy which she is still today...making quilts & educational kits as the humanitarian specialist in her ward in Utah...her service in the church has always been an important priority as she labors diligently and dependably in her callings...what a great legacy and example for her posterity...

...one of our most poignant traditions was 'going down home' for Thanksgiving...we had so much fun as we gathered together, laughed together, and enjoyed each other's company...this tradition that 'Nana' helped instill in us is still important as we 'gather, laugh, and enjoy' each time we get together as friends & family...

...Dave remembers all the good food mom would make and her interest in his career and political opinions made him feel so important to her...

...when I think of Mom, I am grateful for her hard work ethic and her love for music...she taught me to appreciate both along with the importance of having a willingness to share whatever talents we may have...I am thankful she agreed to become our 'mother' (not an easy choice) and I will always love & admire her...

Dayla - Nana - Jaxon & Shakespeare

...this is a cute one w/Paul & Jessica...

...mom in action... w/Aunt Nellie, Uncle Keith & Aunt Naoma

...trekkin' w/Bob and Marci...(sorry Mom, I just had to put in this one)...
...I wonder if the pioneers had sunglasses...??

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'Grandma Jo'

(I wanted to insert more current photos but my scanner isn't working)

...the kid's memoris of 'Grandma Jo' are of her reading them stories...

Dave's memory of his mom include her cultural refinement and appreciation of the arts...she taught her children to love classical music and poetry...

...this looks so much like Patty...

...and here she looks like Carolyn...weird huh?

I remember going over to Dad and Mom Wolford's every Sunday for dinner when we were first married...she made an awesome beef roast and potatoes...I thought of her as being very patient and kind especially as she endured such pain with her arthritis and other illnesses...I am grateful she raised a kind and worthy son to be my husband and I will always love and admire her...