Goodbye Grandpa Ras

Andy's grandpa passed away from a stroke on February 9th.  It is hard saying goodbye to someone who has been such a big part of our life.  He was the one who married us, he loved me like I was his own, we always felt welcome in his home and now there is a huge hole left behind.  I find peace in knowing Emma is doing little black sambo with him and learning all about great-grandpa.  We will miss you so much grandpa.
At the viewing it was interesting to watch Logan.  As soon as he got there he went right to Grammy and didn't leave her side.  It was almost as if he was being directed by someone to watch over her.   He didn't move for almost an hour and only then when someone else came and took her out of the room.  I am sure he was in tune with the spirit and was being told to watch out for her.
It was a wonderful service honoring a man who was a true example of Christlike love and service.  He was always serving others and loving them unconditionally.  The world is a better place because of him.  He leaves a legacy behind that I hope we all can follow and become more like him and our Savior.

Loving his Grammy

The pallbearers

Grandsons

Grandpa, Logan and Grammy

Grandpa helping the boys pick out 2 roses for Emma

We took some of the flowers to share with Emma

 

Happy Valentine's

The boys have to make sugar cookies for Valentine's or it just isn't a holiday.  I don't mind at all since I love baking. We also added in some tuxedo strawberries.  They were so yummy.  Both boys had fun parties at school and brought home tons of sugar.  We also sent balloons up to Emma for her to be part of our day as well.

Spelling Bee

Alex qualified for his school spelling bee.  He did really well and placed in the top 6.  The word he lost on was matriarch.  He had a lot of fun and is hoping he qualifies next year as well.

Principal Johnson and the participants

Alex looking a little nervous

No wonder.  Look at the size of that dictionary.

The top 6

Way to go Alex!!!

Alex was able to go skiing with his school class.  He has always wanted to try skiing but neither Andy or I are big skiers.  He loved it and has asked to go ever since.  This year we have not had a lot of snow so it has been hard to get him on the slopes.  Hopefully next year the snow will come and he will have lots of time on the slopes.