Memorial Day Picnic

After visiting the cemeteries, we went to Hyrum for lunch. Traditionally Jon and Sally host a big picnic for family and friends. Close to 50 people came this year. The children of RV Larson and Helen Larson had a picture taken with everyone there. It may be a few years before this can happen again. We are grateful that Jon is well enough to host this event after a huge health scare last year. He still has some lingering numbness in his legs and a little in his hands but he cooked hamburgers all afternoon. Maren brought the big water slide. (Maria's Reese is seen beginning his descent. It was a hit with the kids even though the temperature was a little cool. It was very good for us to be together.

Memorial Day Weekend 2010

We drove to Provo on Saturday. We visited the Pope and Knudsen graves in the Provo Cemetery. Then we went up to the Eastlawn Memorial Cemetery and visited the Baxter graves. It was important to remember grandparents and their lives. It was also enjoyable to spend time with my parents. We appreciate being able to stay in their home. That evening we helped Michael tend Ryan while Carly worked. It was wonderful to spend time with them. Ryan is a joy.
On Sunday, we drove up to Tori's church and attended Sacrament Meeting with the Bradfords. It was a short visit but good. We spent a little time at Amelia's too. It is always not long enough. It was wonderful to have hugs from our grandchildren. They are all growing up so fast.

We spent the night in Logan and then visited cemeteries in Logan and Smithfield. The Peterson's are buried in Logan. We also visited the grave of a fellow grad student of Dad's from Iran. When we got to Smithfield, we ran into Dad's cousin Greg and his family. It was there that we met up with other Larsons: Megan's family, Katie's family, Carl & Margaret, Reed & Amanda, Maren's family, Ann & Peter. Then we went to the picnic at Jon and Sally's house in Hyrum.