Remembering Grandma and Grandpa Baer

A few weeks ago I returned to the land of Utah to honor my Grandpa Baer's 100th birthday. We had a reunion that was organized by my mom and my aunt. It was wonderful to see some of my cousins, my aunts and uncles, and some other distant relatives. It was especially fun to think fondly about my grandparents who both passed away 10 years ago. They were such an integral part of my childhood and I saw them almost on a weekly basis. As we got together to look through their photo albums and as we displayed some of their stuff, I couldn't help but feel nostalgic for those times when they came over and worked in our yard or when we went over to their house to eat grandmas's cooking. I miss them and I feel so grateful for the love and service that they gave to my family and to the church.

We had some fun displays at the reunion and I took pictures of a few of them:

My grandma's punch bowl. We also drank Grandma's banana slush. So dang good!

One of the display tables showing some of their photo albums. Grandma was so organized to keep pictures in order. 

The departed family members corner from our family (besides my grandparents, of course)

Grandma and Grandpa's early history, including Grandma's baby book from 1915! So cool.

My Grandpa's comptometer. My grandpa was a big numbers guy. I definitely didn't inherit those genes!

There they are when they were younger and older. A good-looking couple!

My grandma! A classic 1930s picture. She is so pretty.

And of course, we got some pics with the kiddos. Selfie with some Chrissie's kids and the new baby!

My newest niece! She is a doll.

My great aunt Barbara who is my grandma's sister. When I see her, I think of Grandma.

Only half of the grandchildren reunited...But fun to be with my cousins. We even got in a rousing game of Cribbage later on. Definitely a game to remember. 

All of my siblings were there! So good to see the whole fam!

My cute nephew. Such a sweetie.

This post wouldn't be complete without a sister selfie. I sure do love them.

So great to be with the family. It puts life in perspective and helps me to remember that there's nothing more important in life than your family members. Love you guys! Until next time...