Monday, May 26, 2008

one WET memorial day...coming right up

today we spent memorial day in malad, id. we do this every memorial day because most of my mom's family is buried in the malad cemetery. after we visit the cemetery and partake of the wonderful memorial day service and gun salute that they do at the cemetery (old towns are great for that) we have a harding family reunion by having lunch at the park and enjoying a friendly game of kickball!

well, this year we spent most of the time under umbrella's and the park shelter. it rained NON-STOP. kind of a bummer! but it was still fun to see family!


me, my sisters melissa and natalie, my mom

hey...how come nobody told me my umbrella wasn't opened all the way!? no wonder i was still getting wet.

i really didn't take any pictures-which i am sad about. and i didn't visit many grave sites because the rain was crazy and we got there a little late. i will have to do the "we remembered..." thing for this side of the family next year. but, i was able to visit my great uncle's grave site...ralph harding.



wesley on the ride home. he really knows how to relax. he cracks us up the way he crosses his legs when he is in his car seat.




owen on the way home. he is wrapped in towels that he had to buy in malad because he played so long in the rain that his pants and shoes were SOAKED! he is showing off one of the four quarters that his great grandma gave him.

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6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Such nice thoughts, grateful that you have the spirit of Memorial Day! We're proud of you. Mom

Anonymous said...

Owen and his money. He's such a funny kid!. Carter used to cross his legs like Wes too. So cute! And I LOVE the umbrella pic. Glad you all had a nice time, even though it was pouring buckets.

Elise said...

What a fun tradition! Your boys look adorable, as usual.

Brandon and Emily said...

I am so sad that I missed everyone!!! It is always a good time when our family gets together. Bummer about the weather.

Lisa said...

Becky - you said MALAD! I thought you said MOAB and thought - man that's a long drive to take. :) Anyway - those pics are so cute!! We already miss you guys. We'll have to visit sometime!

Josh & Joni said...

Your boys are so lucky to belong to a family with such wonderful traditions. It's so fun for them and when they are older they will realize what a blessing traditions are!