Memorial Day BBQ at Opa's

We love driving up to visit Opa. The drive up to Wallsburg was just gorgeous this Memorial Day. The mountains were bright green. We passed a lake, that I didn't even know existed. It is one of the most peaceful and relaxing places to go. Opa has a beautiful piece of land. And it's a bonus that Jim and Stacy are staying with him right now. Ben loves playing with Uncle Jim. It was really quiet at the home since Nana's passing. We sure do miss her. Ben kept asking for Nana. It's hard to explain death to a 3 year old. I am grateful for the gospel and being able to tell Ben that we will see Nana again. Even though we were missing Nana, we still had a really nice time visiting Opa, Jim, and Stacy.

Opa and Ben at the end of a long and happy day -
The boys playing football -
Ben could run all day in Opa's backyard -
Aunt Stacy and I watching the boys play football -
Uncle Jim holding Zachy -
Ben loves hanging out with Uncle Jim -
Ben and the beautiful mountains in the background -
Uncle Jim and Ben playing football -
Daddy and Ben playing football with Mo at their side -
Uncle Jim, Ben, and Mo -
Ben saying hi to Opa's mule - Ben and Mommy enjoying the sunshine -

This was a great way to kick off the Summer season!

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Sparkle Mama said…
Wonderful pictures... love the one of Ben with the mountains in the background :) Looks like a lot of fun there
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