The last couple of days we were there, the weather was pretty cold and rainy, so we went up to the Horsley's cabin (some family members who have a cabin just up the street) to learn how to do some leatherwork. Chris made a wallet, Mary made a bracelet for her and for Michael (Michael's was made out of basketball leather that he was SO excited about!), and I made a purse for Emma. We basically sewed these items together by hand how a sewing machine would work (if that makes any sense.) Uncle Ed & Aunt Charlene have served several missions and used their skills to teach people of poverty to be more self sufficient. It was kinda hard, but was nice to learn a new skill. We had lunch over there and then invited them over for dinner a couple of nights. It was nice to listen to Uncle Ed's stories, and boy does he have a lot! That guy has done just about everything!
The day we left, we stopped in Lovell, WY to visit Grandma K's grave. I decided to pick some wild flowers from the cabin and take them down to her. One of grandma's favorite places to be was the cabin, so I thought it appropriate. I wasn't able to make it to grandma's funeral, but I was so glad to be able to visit her. It's always been a tradition in my family around Christmastime we visit our families gravesides and clean them and put poinsettia plants on each grave, so this was a special treat for me. The headstone is a temporary headstone. She wanted a rock from the mountain brought down, so we are in the process of trying to find one. We miss & love you, Grandma!
We had a great time being up there and being with family! I wish Ron could've come with us, but we will be able to go soon enough! The downside....THE DRIVE! Although the kids did EXTREMELY well considering how long of a drive it was, it was just such a long drive!
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