So as most of you know--since you are family--I went to Eastern Washington this past week for my Grandpa Bell's funeral. It took place in the booming metropolis of Quincy. It was bittersweet. After having a stroke two years ago he has pretty much been "trapped" in his body not being able to speak or even feed himself. I'm sure he was happy to leave this earth and see my grandma and lots of other loved ones once again. I love the picture above of all the Bell children in order of age---don't worry Aunt Pat---I won't tell anyone which side of the picture is oldest and which side is youngest! 
So when we heard that my uncles we putting my grandpa's cattle brand on his casket we were just a BIT concerned! I have to admit though....I thought it looked pretty freakin' cool! 
Let's be honest.....the best part about funerals is getting to party with your family afterwards and the grubbin luncheon the Relief Society puts on after the funeral is over. The Quincy R.S. sure made us some good ham and funeral potatoes. I love the picture of Quinn enjoying his brownie. How about the picture of Cannon below---did you ever see such a round face in your life? Quinn sat next to Cody and I during the funeral and he kept saying in his whisper (which is the same kind of a whisper that old ladies use in the temple----not so much a whisper really) anyway, he kept asking "why is grandpa in that box?" and "why are we talking about him if he's just in the box........is he dead?" 
Finally my FAVORITE picture and experience of the week!!!! We all gathered at my grandparents house for probably the last time ever after the funeral. My uncles got out the old John Deer tractor so we could take it for a ride! The best was when Cody made Carrie drive it......let me just tell you that she doesnt' even drive manual transmission cars so this was quite a big step for her. Needless to say Cody, Carrie and I were laughing so hard I almost wet my pants. I'll be framing this picture and displaying it with pride! You can take the girl off the farm but you can't take the farm out of the girl!
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Grandpa Bell's Funeral
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I am so glad you displayed the picture of the branded casket...it is even better than you described.
Who is Ben??
Anyhow, yes, that tractor experience added about 10% more gray to my hair!! I thought I was going to lose it when Cody said "let's make this thing go faster" and then that took us to a whopping 3.5 miles per hour. Sadly, it was a little too fast for me!! That was seriously fun hanging out at the grandparents house! I know, let's all go to Washington again in a few weeks shall we?? NOBODY SLEEPS!
When I told a fellow worker about the branded casket he just gave me this look of "you did what?"..I agree..it was great!
Then this morning I put the picture of your guys driving the tractor as my screen saver which caused even more questions..
Uncle Phil
Carrie: Ben and Lauren are pretty much are best friends in our ward. Ben is our home teacher and he's in the Elders Quorum Presidency with Jed and Lauren is my visiting teaching partner and she also just joined card club with me! We love it when they come over to "home teach" (really just gossip and chat). Lauren also makes the best treats ever!
The brother/sister photo is one of the best we have--thanks for sharing it. We are so lucky to be family. Can't wait for the next gathering!
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