My beautiful grandma Bertie Ellen Holmes Boyce passed away on Feb.11 2013. She left behind her 4 beautiful children and husband. Here are the Boyce's. Dave, Patti, Craig, grandpa and Kevin.
We turned around and came back to Ca after two weeks from visiting her. I am so GRATEFUL I got to say see grandma and say my goodbyes to her. Josh, KC and the rest of the Boyce cousins along with Christopher were her pallbearers.
Wow! Look at those handsome young men! As grandma ALWAYS said to each of us.."We don't do ugly"! Tyler,KC, Josh, Christopher, Brandon, Clark, Eric & Nate.
While we were waiting for everyone to gather. We had a visitor...this blue bird. I know it might be weird to some...but for Bryce and I we have meaning behind this visitor. See grandma Lyman always gave a present of "the bluebird of happiness'' to couples getting married. We have one. On the day of grandma Lyman's funeral there were 4 bluebirds chirping at her grave site. When Bryce asked his grandma Croft to give him a sign that there is life after death when she died...they agreed she would send the birds. That Saturday the day after grandma Crofts passing we were sitting in the backyard with mom W. reminiscing...Grandma sent the birds. A ton. We were humbled and knew she was with us. She sent 7 different species. One, the bluebird. So, here at grandma Boyce's funeral we actually captured the proof...that what we have experienced was real. The bluebird joined us once again. We have no clue in the significance of the birds or blue bird of that matter. But, we do know that we will see our loved ones again.
Such a tender moment. Uncle Dave holding our fragile grandfather's hand
All from two people falling in love.... Aunt Shauna, Dave, Grandpa, Dad, Mom, Craig, Jan, Julie and Kevin. These guys may not know this...But I admire them. each one. I am grateful to be apart of their lives. They are what I would like to be.
Families are Forever. Dave, Mom, Craig and Kevin
Some of the cousins got to make it...I love these guys! Such great people
and so it is...we will have laughter and hacky sac after the funeral
dad. being a nut
These kids. They have way to much fun. It never fails...there will ALWAYS be laughter when they get together.
sweet Colei Pokei wearing granma Bertie's gardening hat.
Such a joy to see these ladies. They are such great people. My cousins.
This was a first for all the sisters to get out and get a pedicure together. Mom with her 5 daughters.
2nd generation of cousins...Lindsay and Jayden B
Cousin time in DT Sacramento...
they say...father like son?! If you met these two you would know that they are two of a kind. Does not matter how long you have been separated...its always there.... Austin and Christopher
Cole, Dad, Austin....Christopher and Bryce looking on at the Sacramento River
Kids were pretty entertained by this guy. A street performer
Nothing but laughs! Bry, Cole and Austin. Great to be with you Austin! and family for that matter! :)
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