Grampa...

Yesterday morning, we lost my grandpa. James Parker was quiet and intelligent and so talented. One of my favorite memories of time spent with Grampa is building my 4th grade California mission model. Every day after school I'd go over to their house and we'd work on it together in his garage. And it turned out amazing! Complete with stucco walls, grass, and a tiled roof. I was so proud. When he and my grandma moved to Arkansas in 1990, I was really sad but now treasure all the summers we spent visiting them there on Lake Hamilton. And though he was an extremely quiet man, there was never any doubt how much he loved his family. He will be greatly missed! ♥

Great Grampa with Luke and Kate, summer 2008