Friday, October 3, 2008

Donald Rulon Rasmussen




I didn’t have the opportunity to spend a lot of time with Grandpa Ras living in California for many years however, the time I did have with him was incomparable. I don’t know how many grandkids there are ( a slew of us I think) but I bet if you ask any of us we would all tell you that Grandpa made each and every one of us feel special. There may only be one M.K. in this world but Grandpa has a whole lot of “punk-a-dunks”. I will cherish forever the many memories of Girls trips, lady finger sandwiches, lumpy dick, squeaky cheese and five gallon containers of endless ice cream. Grandpa was a man that lead by example. He was strong physically, mentally and spiritually. I will miss his sweet smile, quirky hat, and kind heart. I am beyond proud to have his name and will miss him deeply.

3 comments:

  1. I miss him, I miss you, and I miss all our laughs we had. How lucky that you get Grams for a few months. Can't wait til March.

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  2. How is grams? meant to call you today but with cam gone it didn't happen.You going over to your mom's and log on for some confrence with them? Thought you might enjoy and reap the benefits of the two two hour sessions. What do ya say? Then maybe you could pass the good work along to me.

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  3. Crap, that made me want to cry :( Good job:)

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The Carvalho Family
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The Fab Four

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Mom's People

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Lake Piru
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The Dreaded Dental Work
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Watch out girls!!!!
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So far our summer has been very uneventful in the vacation department. It has been a summer of swim lessons, beach days, water parks, basketball games and work. Maddi and Jaxson have been in swim lessons at the YMCA for the month of July. We celebrated Maddi's 10th birthday at Hurricane Harbor with Aunt Nanni, Boston, Talon, and Big Bruddy. We had a fantastic time! The summer women's basketball league has monopolized my time and daddy supports all 0f us in whatever we do. I have the BEST husband in the world!!!!

All that being said, we are going out with a bang! This weekend we will join the Carvalho Family and Dad and Cile in Running Springs, CA. We have a Pirate Tour scheduled for Friday afternoon, a concert and Farmer's Market at Lake Arrowhead in the evening, and an AWESOME off-road jeep tour on Saturday at Big Bear Lake. We will fit in the Alpine Slides, Animal Park, and late night games at the cabin. I can't wait.

The fun will continue at GrandPa Camp for the kids with mom and Doyle. Keith and I are meeting the Francis' in VEGAS baby! Can't wait for that either. Mindy and Cameron are always oh so entertaining. We'll let you know how the pool, shows, and Francis entertainment are.

Have an enjoyable next few weeks! You know we will!

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Celebrating the 4th VIP style

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Maddi and Mommy
She's getting too tall

Cuties!!!!!

Cuties!!!!!
Keifer and Jess