Grandpa Ballard

My sweet, adorable,funny, kind, amazing Grandpa died back in February.  We have really gotten to love and adore him so much these past couple of years. He has spent a lot of time living with my parents since my Grandma passed away.  He had a heart attack while at their house and almost didn't make it.  He really wanted to get back home to Snowflake to pass away so as soon as he was well enough to travel my parents took him home.  He was a huge Arizona sports fan and was able to watch the Cardinals in the SuperBowl.  He passed away a few day's later.  His funeral was on Valentines Day.  What a sweet day to remember him and honor his life!!  We love and miss you Grandpa!!

An early photo of him.

My Grandma and Grandpa at their 50th wedding anniversary.

When we drove over to the grave site it started to snow!  I think it was my Grandpa telling us he was near.

They had a Maverick Store like 50 yards from their house.  Our favorite thing to do while we were visiting growing up was go to Maverick and get a Coke and Candy.  Here we are one more time.

My Grandparents had a room in their house that we called "the forbidden room".   I maybe stepped 2 feet into the room 1 time and got in trouble for it.  Needless to say that was the favorite room for us to all go into and look at.  My grandma was probably turning in her grave at the sight of us with our Slurpee's in there.  It was fun!

Here is their piano that never got played  (it was in the "forbidden room").  My Mom was lucky enough to get it for me and my family.  I'm so excited to have it and of course it's in perfect condition.  Thanks Mom!   

Here is my Mom in my Grandparent's kitchen.  It has never changed, ever.  I have so many memories of playing cards on that table.  My grandparents loved to play cards! 

Kelly's was keeping entertained with a box of black licorice.  She's just like her Mommy,  Yum Yum!

While we were up there Jake and my brother Mike took Kyle and Brett snowboarding.  It was Kyle's 1st time and Brett's 2nd.  They both had a blast!!  Kyle came home saying it's his new favorite sport.    

Here's Kyle during his lesson. 

Kyle and Brett going up the lift.

Way to go Kyle!!

We stopped to take a picture in the canyon.  Cute boy's!