Two weeks weeks ago tomorrow, my grandma Pontious passed away. While death is always a hard thing to go through, the experience has been a good reminder of the need to focus on The things that are most important in life. A few of the things I will always remember Grandma by: -her amazing piano skills (she taught for many years!) -her love for God -her lefse at the holidays (and many other traditions she passed down) -her always present smile We were so fortunate to be able to go to the fu[...]
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Chase's cousin was married this last Friday- it was a beautiful wedding with lots of little details. The venue was a gorgeous setting next to a vineyard and an orchard, where Mount Hood peeked over the trees, and cows grazed in the distance. We have decided this is the summer of weddings for us! What a great excuse to go on a trip and see family, though.
The whole reason for our trip was because.... my brother got married!! The boy who, for years and years, swore he would never, ever get married (so it was a pretty big deal)! His wife is from Augusta, Georgia, and we were welcomed with the most wonderful Southern hospitality (and lots of sweet tea) by her family. The venue was an old mill, and it was so neat looking! Just a beautiful wedding, all around. Also while we were in Augusta, we got a chance to see a plantation- I have always want[...]