Wordless{ish} Wednesday: My Grandpa's Funeral.

{Last week my family and I celebrated my grandpa's life. He passed away a couple of weeks ago. It wasn't a shock... he's been sick for some time. He was a veteran of World War II... so, it was a veterans funeral... I've never been to one. It was actually very beautiful. They did the 3 salute shot, the flag folding, and the very sweet/sad funeral trumpet song for him.}

{The trumpet song was so beautiful I immediately started crying. Not just for my grandpa and his kids (my uncles and mom), but for all the soldiers that lose their lives in battle... I spotted a few young women in the cemetery with their young children... I'm tearing up right now just thinking of losing your husband so young. I couldn't even imagine.}

{I wasn't sure if I actually wanted to take photos... but, then I realized this was a moment to remember. My great uncles (my grandpa's 3 brother's) aren't together very often... at all. And, we barely get to see them. I know my future generations will appreciate these photos... just as I appreciate the photos my family took before I was born so I could see my past family!}

{linked to black and white wednesday}

{This cemetery was gorgeous! Wildlife everywhere... so well kept and loved. AND, my baby butt, Ruari, was there. :D She wont remember her grandpa... but, she'll have the photos to see she went to his funeral to celebrate is life.}

{And, one more thing... my brother carried my pretty purse/diaper bag the entire time we were there! That's like 2 hours! What a good brother. I'm sure he'll appreciate the photos I took of him. ;D}

{And, if you all get a moment.... 

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{If you have a Wordless{ish} Wednesday, please feel free to link it up below. BY the way: Shawntae from A Little King and I now share our Wednesday Linky's. :D. And, feel free to link up to these blogs too... 5 Minutes For Mom, Parenting by Dummies, Project Alicia, Supermom, And Then She Snapped, and Live and Love Outloud.}

♡ Chelsey

Christmastime-en photo overload.

Yeah, I took way too many photos this weekend. :D Here you go, enjoy!

Christmas Eve:

{This is a big deal! Ruari NEVER cuddles like this! She'll do anything if you let her play with your phone or remote. So sweet.}

Christmas tree:

{Christmas tree.}

{This is Ruari's favorite ornament to point at on my mom's tree.}

Christmas morning:

Christmas day:

{Family}

{My brother. This is how he always stands at the window.}

I really hope all of you that celebrate Christmas had a lovely weekend!

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Flashback Friday: Grammy

This is the coolest photo of my Grammy, back when she lived in Alaska. She's 19 here, which means this was taken in 1949 (Shhhhh... don't tell her I told you that). My grandma and her friend Lois are wearing fur coats, I believe she said it was mink? (sorry). BUT, I can tell you she does not wear fur anymore (except when her cat lays in her lap).

Such a neat photo.

{Lois and Grammy 1948}

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