Lorin Hansen's Funeral, Mother's Day, Recital

Ok it has been awhile since I posted anything. The day before Mother's day was my Mom's (Ruby Hanft) brother Lorin Hansen's funeral. His children did a nice job with the funeral. When they went to go to the cemetery in Goshen, Idaho they transported his casket by horse-drawn wagon and the children/grandchildren followed on horses behind it. The emotional heart-string was his dog tied to the casket on the wagon.
After the funeral Mom, David, Dennis, Tracy & Tyler Butikofer went to the farm to have "pocket stew" for mother's day. Tenille came up a little later and brought Blake with her. Dennis cooked and we all sat around and talked. Mom (Ruby) played in the sand with Abby (Tracy's daughter - check her blog) - they were so cute playing. Blake tried to ride a homemade tricycle, but unfortunately he got it stuck in the mud and Dennis had to go and retrieve him - they both had mud all over their shoes! However, the food was delicious and we had an enjoyable time in the sun, except for Tracy and Dennis who got sunburn.




























After our wonderful experience at the "farm" we rushed home so that we could go down to Pocatello and attend Aftyn Loftus' piano recital. She did a great job announcing herself and the piece that she was going to play, afterwards she bowed and exited the stage. Wow! How great is that for a 5 year old. (Note that she is playing on a baby grand - what an experience).