Our celebration of life continued back at my mom's house with everyone looking through stacks of old photos...
I had taken a lot of photos that included my grandfather over the years, but awhile back, my mom gifted me with an album of photos that much of the family had never seen.
I had Costco print up ten copies of each, so everyone in the family could take home as many photos as they wanted. (I got that little green display from Michael's with a 40% off coupon.)
And then a few of the boys got a little football game underway...
And when a political discussion broke out, a few of us headed down to the creek to escape...
My sister was the first one to leave since she's the lone democrat in the family.
And my Aunt Alicia is smart enough to avoid political discussions AND to double fist it.
Eventually, everyone (even the political debaters - namely my husband, and my Uncle Dean) joined us.
Nice face, Ross (and nice job shaving that beard of yours - you look so handsome I can hardly stand it).
Nice job keeping clean, Keaton.
Nice job ruining the moment, Josh.
And then I got all set up for a group shot before a few family members departed...
And then another football game amongst the boys got underway...
I only included that last one because Josh's calves look so ridiculously hot in it (and I'm totally ok with you appreciating the hotness of my husband's calves).
that last one is blurry, but I love it.
Apparently, Brad's cheering section wasn't cheering loud enough.
The game came to a screeching halt when Roscoe-T took off a full speed, looked behind him to see where the ball was, and ran directly into a chest-high structure.
And all the laughing at Ross's unfortunate experience came to a screeching halt when my mom realized what happened and started freaking out on everyone who was laughing at her (23 year old) grand baby.
More to come.
Living life and recording it; pure awesomeness.
Posted by: SandraA | September 15, 2015 at 03:23 PM
Ah cliffhanger!! I could look at your photos forever. Thanks for sharing them. Calves duly noted. And poor Ross! Hope he's okay.
Posted by: Michelle | September 15, 2015 at 04:42 PM
When I die, I truly want my family playing football and hanging out. It would make me ridiculously proud. Well done.
Posted by: Kristi | September 15, 2015 at 05:27 PM
I loved all the photos-- but by far my favorite was the one of Keaton. Wow- did you have to take him home in a garbage bag???? lol??? That was hilarious! Looks like every one had fun!
Posted by: colette | September 15, 2015 at 07:43 PM
Again your a awesome story teller. Love reliving that day thru your pictures. Love you
Posted by: Alicia Kane | September 15, 2015 at 08:15 PM
So glad to see you posting. Love your stories & photos!
Posted by: Kristi B | September 15, 2015 at 10:33 PM
I've said it before and I will say it over and over again....You are an amazing photographer. Such a fabulous way for your family to honor and say goodbye. Also....I really want to be a part of your family...my family hasn't had that much fun together a day in my life...on any occasion. Hope Roscoe-T is ok!
Posted by: Corrine | September 16, 2015 at 07:23 AM
Keyton....life of living with a white dog! so awesome!
Posted by: Juli P | September 16, 2015 at 07:32 AM
Love all the pics! The dog, your uncles expressions, that terrible tank top, the calves...all good!:)
Posted by: Addie | September 16, 2015 at 08:49 AM
Lovely photos. I want to hire you to take our photos when we scatter my grandparents ashes. They've picked a spot in Murphy, Oregon where they used to live. They had 80 acres on a beautiful piece of property where I spent most of my Summers growing up.
Posted by: Libbi M. | September 16, 2015 at 09:28 PM
speaking of politics. what was the very and super thick book that Josh was reading a couple years ago. something about things you dont learn from going to a regular school. i wish i could find that blog post here ......
help me. i'd like to get that for my man:)
Posted by: lovely cutler | February 17, 2016 at 04:06 PM