Grandma Carmen

Kate's blessing day- June 2008

Matt's sweet grandma Carmen passes away this Friday. We are leaving in the morning to Sacramento for her funeral, and also to welcome home Matt's brother, Joel, from his mission.

Just this past February grandma turned 80. One of her daughters put together a book with pictures, and messages from all of the family members.
BYU Football game-2005. Double date with Gma and Gpa.

This was mine:

"I have only know Grandma for a 5 short years, but I consider her my grandma now. She has always been so loving and kind to me. I love hearing Matt tell me stories about when he lived in their basement with his parents with he was little, and how grandma would make him breakfast every morning and play with him. She has such a special light in her. From the first time I met her I saw that spark in those eyes! And was thrilled when Kate was born, and discovered she has those same eyes, and spark!
My favorite memory of Grandma was about a year ago when Jill and Michael were sealed. We were all seated and waiting for the sealing to begin. Grandma came in with a big smile. I watched her from the row behind as she looked at each of her family members in that beautiful room with the most joyful and peaceful look. I can only imagine how special it would be to have so many of your loved ones in the temple at the same time.
I am grateful for her testimony and her diligence in raising a gospel oriented family. Her example and love to my husband has helped mold him into the husband and father that he is today.
I am so grateful for Grandma, and I love her very much!"

Matt and Grandma in the tent before the football game.

We will miss her so much, but we are thankful for the knowledge of Heavenly Father's plan for us.
The night I went to the temple for the firs time-August 2006.

April 2008-At my baby shower.