Daddy's funeral

It's been a couple of months since Daddy died and I finally feel like posting some of the pictures from the funeral.

Some pictures from the viewing.




From the graveside:






Saying goodbye...




Steven, Larry, David Larson

At the luncheon:
Jennifer, Kelly, Carrie, Gordon, Bryan, Levi


Jennifer, Maddy, John, Kelly, Lylia, Carrie, Gordon, Bryan, Levi

Odell and Dixie Larson Family

Brent, Sherrie, her husband (sorry can't think of his name), Bruce

Galen Kidd, Jerry Kidd, Sherrie, Rowena, Mother (Dixie)
Bradley, Amy, Angela, Craig

Craig
Carrie, Gordon

Phillip, Lisa

New look to my quilting blog!

This blog has been used for and about my family. I now have a new blog for my family so be sure to bookmark it or better yet, become a follower! This blog will now be devoted to my quilting quests. My little business is picking up and I would like to show case those quilts that I have the privilege to work on and the great customers that I get to work with :o)

I just finished a Memorial Quilt for Traci in Florida. This is a quilt in memory of her mother. It was quite interesting to work with the different fabrics and colors that were sent to me.

Here is the quilt in progress. Laying out the blocks and shirts.

Here is the back of the quilt. I wanted her to see the fabrics she sent in larger pieces. I loved pieced backs also.

Here is the finished quilt. Loved how everything came together.
Thank you, Traci, for allowing me to be apart of this wonderful memorial.

New blog and new postings to come about our family!

I am excited to announce my new blog for and about my family doings! Check back often or become a 'Follower'!

Spring Break

We had a fun spring break.....Levi, Jenny and Sydney came up from Georgia to visit for the week. We did all kinds of fun things. We went to the zoo,


went to Washington DC on the Metro,

played some basketball out front,
skipped rocks in the Piney Run Reservoir,

colored and hid Easter eggs.
We had a good time just hanging out together.

A Time to Mourn

I hadn't realized that it had been so long it had been since I had made an entry. I have been putting off this entry. It's difficult to put into words the sadness that I feel.

My dad passed away. He had been battling pancreatic cancer for 15 months. I am happy that he was with us for as long as he was, but it is bittersweet to see him go. I am glad that he is no longer in pain, but am sad to not have him around anymore. Not being able to call or visit him. My dad was to our family as the polar star is to sailors. It never changes it's place; it's immovable and constant. That was my dad.

He was constant, steadfast, immovable and always abounding in good works.

*Constant in his love for his family. Always had a listening ear, offering love and affection whether I was right or wrong. Always there with a hug.

*Steadfast in his dedication to God, church, & family. We always knew he would be there for us.

*Immovable in his morals and principles. A man of integrity.

*Always doing good. Whether it was mowing a lawn for the widowed, helping someone with a car problem, writing the family missionaries weekly, never speaking ill of anyone, supporting his family in their accomplishments, rejoicing in the good times or sorrowing in the hard times, everyone knew that they could call Odell/daddy/grandpa and that he would be there for them no matter what.

I find great comfort in knowing that my dad is in a better place with family and friends. We believe that families are forever. I know that I will see him again and that our separation is temporary. I hope and pray that I can be half the good, kind person that he is. He left quite the legacy.

I will miss you Daddy.
Daddy wrapped in the quilt I made for him and my mother for their anniversary last year. I named it 'Come dance with me' because they loved to dance and I can still hear my dad saying just that to my mother.