A couple of weeks ago my mom came for a visit.  She was here for about 7 days.  While she was here we really kept busy.  I dragged her everywhere.  Of course I always forget to bring my camera with me to anything.  I was hoping I would get a picture with just me and my mom but somehow that eluded us.  One of the days she was here we took a trip to Rexburg.  She went to school at Ricks College when my dad and her were first married.  I knew she would want to see how much it changed.  I also asked her to bring all of her genealogy with her.  I love learning about my ancestors and her dad was raised in Salem Idaho.  There are a lot of ancestors buried in the Rexburg cemetery.    I had asked my mom to take me there and show me where their resting spot are.  We made an afternoon of it and stopped by a local park and ate lunch with the kids.  Then we headed over to the cemetery.  My mom got her genealogy book out and handed me the life story of William Alva Judy( my Great Great Great Grandpa).  We sat down by his grave and read his story to the kids.   I find it is so interesting to hear about his life.  I also feel it is so important for us to remember those who have gone on before us.

Whenever my mom comes here I try and take her to the Idaho Falls Temple.  This is where her and my dad were married 38 years ago.  I love to go here and experience the peace I feel here.  I also love to share this experience with my mom.  When I lived in Grants Pass, my mom and I used to spend almost every day together.  We became really close.  When she was visiting it reminded me of that time we had together.  I miss it.  I wished we still lived close.  I love my mom and I hope she knows how much she means to me.  I love you mom!

Eating lunch at a park

Reading William Alva Judy's life story