It is hard to believe it is near the end of May, but that is what Memorial Weekend signals. It does not feel like the beginning of summer as it has stayed mild temperature wise and of course the rain. There was a break though over the holiday for us to gather as family at Gaven's grave. We first put flowers on Grandma and Grandpa Skeen's grave. I asked what do people remember about them and Archie said, " They were good people". He mentioned how Grandpa would carry a side of beef on his back as he made deliveries to stores. He worked during that time at Swifts Meat packing. Grandpa was very strong. Archie said he would come play basketball with him when he came home from work. I mentioned that Grandpa would come over a teach me some shoots to at our house.
We then gathered at Gaven's grave. I tried to take a picture but it kept being washed out. I said, "I don't know why everyone is so white." Cameron respond without hesitation, " It's mainly genetics." We all busted out laughing. So here is the genetic picture and then the real picture.
That was Sunday that we visited the cemetery . On Monday we went over to Joni's for a family picnic and games. Shannon, Nic, Maddie and I rode our bikes to Joni's and back after the dinner; a total of 19.5 miles. We ate and played games at Joni's and had a fun time. It was a good holiday weekend.
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