Thursday, August 17, 2006

Meyer Family Reunion, Bear Lake, UT-July 2006
















As long as I can remember, my family has spent the week of the 24th of July in Bear Lake, UT for a Meyer Family Reunion. In fact, during my mother's childhood, Grandpa Meyer dragged their silver bullet trailer over to Bear Lake and "parked" it to spend the summers there. So, it has become a tradition we count on every year. Great food, water skiing, family time, sun and the beach. What can be better? Just prior to our 2007 reunion, Grandma's health was declining quickly. She was determined to attend and even bought some new outfits for the reunion. Grandma's will power got her to the reunion but her health couldn't keep up. After spending a few days at the lake with her family, the 5 daughters took her home. The sisters needed to have a family meeting with Grandpa to discuss full-time care for Grandma in a rest home. In reluctant agreement, they packed up her belongings and put Grandma in the car to drive her to a care center. In the driveway, she passed right then and there in the passenger seat of the car. Apparently she was weighing in her opinion and didn't want to go. Of course, she is greatly missed. What better way to go? She was able to spend her last few days on Earth with her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in a place she had loved all her life. She quietly slipped away at the young age of 83.
***1st picture of family games***
***2nd picture is Grandma, sister Tiff and 4 of the 5 Meyer sisters***

Posted by Cody

Friday, August 11, 2006

Murphy's Puppy Days

July 2006
Murphy has been personality plus from day one. Clearly from the photo, this dog is never late for feeding time. His energy goes beyond food -- he loves to wrestle with Cody, chase his tennis ball at the park, and as a morning ritual petitions us to scratch his belly.
We love our "Murpy."

Posted by Julianna