This year was a little different when you think of our traditional Memorial Day. We always meet at the Mesa Cemetery at 10am. Erik, Lindsey and Carly were there, but Conner, Cole and I didn't make it. Conner had batting practice at 9am. No worries Cole and I went over to Oma's and Papa's to cut our the veggies for later that day - since his practice was right down the road. 
Carly is getting so tall.
Braley boys and Stephanie, belong to Tina (Erik's sister).
Lavold girls and Jake, belong to Liz (Erik's sister)
Cleaning off Great Grandma and Great Grandpa Morris' headstone.
Many observers...learning why we celebrate Memorial Day.
Lindsey's turn to clean with Papa's help.
Now over to clean Erik's little sister, Stephanie, who was still-born, headstone.
Now to Grandpa Williams headstone - this is a very neat experience. It gives us opportunities to teach our kiddos about their ancestors. After visiting the cemeteries we all met up at Gramers and Papa's for lunch. I love this time because we get to visit and enjoy one another. After eating and relaxing we headed over to Aaron and Liz's to swim (that is everyone except Cole and Erik they went home for a much needed nap). Sadly Aunt Liesl was sick with kidney stones and Marcus stayed home to sleep (missed you all). It was a gorgeous day!
Around 5pm we met up with the Larsen clan to hang out. Eating yummy grilled or fried chicken, veggies, pasta salad, watermelon, strawberries, and much much more (thank you Oma for always making the holidays enjoyable!). Oma had set up water fun for all to enjoy. Cole not sure about it at first.
Cole likes to always care some sort of toys (today was cars some days it is dinosaurs).
Jase, Lisa's youngest, I love this picture of him - little cutie pie!
Heather (pregnant with baby #3 another boy) and Lisa
These little ones were quite the daredevils! I thought Jase was going to break his neck and Case drowned the way they jumped into the pool! Glad there were no serious injuries!
Don't mess with Crew!
Case, Jase, Crew, Kylee and Cole having a great time!
Time for dessert (donuts and ice cream sandwiches) Case was in hog HEAVEN!
Carly is getting so tall. 
Braley boys and Stephanie, belong to Tina (Erik's sister).
Lavold girls and Jake, belong to Liz (Erik's sister)
Cleaning off Great Grandma and Great Grandpa Morris' headstone.
Many observers...learning why we celebrate Memorial Day.
Lindsey's turn to clean with Papa's help.
Now over to clean Erik's little sister, Stephanie, who was still-born, headstone. 
Now to Grandpa Williams headstone - this is a very neat experience. It gives us opportunities to teach our kiddos about their ancestors. After visiting the cemeteries we all met up at Gramers and Papa's for lunch. I love this time because we get to visit and enjoy one another. After eating and relaxing we headed over to Aaron and Liz's to swim (that is everyone except Cole and Erik they went home for a much needed nap). Sadly Aunt Liesl was sick with kidney stones and Marcus stayed home to sleep (missed you all). It was a gorgeous day!
Around 5pm we met up with the Larsen clan to hang out. Eating yummy grilled or fried chicken, veggies, pasta salad, watermelon, strawberries, and much much more (thank you Oma for always making the holidays enjoyable!). Oma had set up water fun for all to enjoy. Cole not sure about it at first. 
Cole likes to always care some sort of toys (today was cars some days it is dinosaurs). 
Jase, Lisa's youngest, I love this picture of him - little cutie pie! 
Heather (pregnant with baby #3 another boy) and Lisa
These little ones were quite the daredevils! I thought Jase was going to break his neck and Case drowned the way they jumped into the pool! Glad there were no serious injuries!
Don't mess with Crew!
Case, Jase, Crew, Kylee and Cole having a great time!
Time for dessert (donuts and ice cream sandwiches) Case was in hog HEAVEN! 
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Gotta love the Holidays! Such great traditions. I am so glad we all got to spend time together!
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