Monday, June 30, 2008

in memoriam

This weekend I attended the memorial service for my grandpa in Ft. Myers, Fl.
Despite the circumstances of this trip, I had a really great time. I think everyone was able to remember, treasure and celebrate our grandfather in a very personal way. It was nice speaking with his closest friends at the service and hearing how much of an impact he had on their lives. I am thankful to have such a great man as my grandpa!

Jefferson's Memorial as seen from the air


The view of the National Mall from the air. Working from the bottom of the picture up, is the Lincoln Memorial, the reflecting pond, the WWII memorial, the Washington Monument and you can barely make out the Capitol building in the top of the pic.


Gramma and brother Ben enjoying a Jello Pudding Cup. ;)

Who knew they both loved pudding! haha


Geo and Ben in my Uncle Tom's drop top ;)


My Aunt Maryanne and her Great Neice, Susan. :)


My family with my dad's cousin, Tom

My Aunt Maryanne, My gramma's sister, Lorette, my gramma Julie, and my Aunt Jane

Gramma and Ben



Everyone enjoying everyone else's company ;)



Four Generations! Aunt Jane, Gramma, my cousin Laura and her daughter, Claira



Four MORE Generations! My gramma, Aunt Jane, cousin Sarah and her daughters, Meghan, Susan and Summer



Too Cute Claira



What a smile! :)



A lil' tree frog I found ;)



Super Cute Susan



HAPPY 8th BIRTHDAY, SUMMER!



Aunt Judy and her husband, David


Grandpa's wishes...












On the island, there was an orchid house... look how beautiful!




So many rare types of orchids!



Sooooo coooolllll....





This picture shows almost all of the family that came to FL for the memorial service. I can't wait to see everyone again soon.

We will miss you, Grandpa.

ps - I learned a lot about my family history by looking at old photographs and speaking with my gramma and others. I'll be sure to post some of my favorite old pictures here soon. :)

pss - i have 17 mosquito bites on my legs alone.

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Busy Couple of Months...

So the past few months have been a whirlwind.  Sooo many things have happened.  I'll only be able to show a few pictures... a snapshot of life.  Here goes...



Hanging out with friends




My brothers, Robby, and me.  My baby brother can now go to bars legally... I'm getting old!



The small group visited the Gaylord Hotel.  This is Avery in front of their fountains.  Sooo pretty.



Small Group Boys



Small Group Girls :)



Chives :)  So pretty



Don't know what this flower is, but it is great!  :)



Uncle Tom, Aunt Jane, Aunt Judy, Pops, Ben, Momma, Geo



My new roomie... Monte



Cute Chloe!



Congrats Mr. A and Mrs. Z!!!



The getaway vehicle!

I know that isn't much description of each item, but you'll get the picture!  haha...

enjoy!

jf

Tuesday, June 03, 2008

RIP


RIP
Grandpa Faatz
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