Over the River and Thru the Woods . . .

. . . to Grandmother's House We Go . . . I took these pictures back in 2006, so they're just a bit dated. It's greener now, the kudzoo is a little more unruly, and the dogs are different, but it's the way we get to Grandma's house. I'll have to take an updated video or something, but this is definitely a trip down memory lane for all of us. My dad (Uncle Butch) told me that from the lake house driveway all the way to Grandma's house used to be trees and an old wagon route. You could see the ruts that the wagon wheels made - with trees growing between them! Dad and Grandpa cleared the way together before they built the house. Grandpa said the wagon ruts were from gypsey's, but who can say for sure . . . you know Grandpa! ;)

Grandpa Seay's Funeral

Pictures during and right after the funeral. It was a wonderful service. Everything was said and sung just right. Captions are underneath the pictures.

More Family Pics from Starr

Now, this one can be tricky. It's not just a jumble of odd close-ups. It's something I thought I'd try out, but it takes some work on your part (and trust me, it's worth it!). Just use your mouse to point at each little square, and it will get bigger and show you the whole picture. You don't have to click it or anything, just roll it around. I thought it was fun. These pictures were taken at the same time as the group photos, they're just a little more one-on-one. Have fun!

Family Group Photos by Starr

So, my mom (Aunt Starr) likes pictures almost as much as me, and she wanted to share these with everyone. I think they're so great! A lot of the family got together for group pictures at Grandma's house before everyone headed out. Everyone looks so nice! You can really tell that we're all related, huh?!?

John & Sally's Funeral Pictures

John and Sally got some great shots in SC with their camera. Everyone needs to see them, too!

Grandpa Seay's Funeral

Roy Calvin Seay, Sr. ~ February 2, 1924 - July 1, 2009

Grandpa Seay's Funeral - Burial Service

After the funeral, everyone drove to the burial site. The Navy officers were ready and at attention when we arrived and gave a wonderful service and tribute to our amazing grandfather, including a 21 gun salute and a bugler playing tapps. It was an overcast day, not too bright or hot, so everyone was comfortable. The flowers and plants were beautiful. In all, it was an excellent service, and very fitting of our beloved Roy Calvin Seay, Sr., an incredible man, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, serviceman, and friend.

Grandpa Seay's Funeral - Burial Service

Everyone visited with Grandma and each other after the burial service.

Grandpa Seay's Funeral - Family Meal

We all went to the church building after the funeral for a big family meal. It was nice to sit and eat together without worrying about cooking or dishes! Stephanie took bunches of snapshots, so she is sharing them with everyone just like she would if you were here - on the back of her camera! Looks just like her camera, too! Aunt Starr made an awesome slideshow, only the laptop wouldn't play it! We hope to get it out to everyone soon. She also made a great tribute program about Grandpa, and we hope to show it here (if we can figure it out!). Thanks to the Boiling Springs Ward for the meal . . . that was a lot of people to feed!!!

Grandpa Seay's Funeral - At Grandma's

We all went to Grandma's house after our family meal. We enjoyed hanging around the house, talking to each other, and talking about old times. There was hardly anywhere to sit! Grandma's house has never been so full - of family and of love. What a beautiful day it was.

4th of July cookout at Lee's

Lots of cousins met at Lee's house for a cookout and fireworks. It was so much fun to catch up with family and have a good meal. There was plenty of food (especially chips) and there was something for everyone to do. Some played badmitton, some played a fun game with beanbags, some played with the puppies, and some just sat and talked. It was a great evening. (p.s. ~ if you point at the pictures with your mouse, it will pause on that picture, and some have captions)

4th of July cookout at Lee's

This was a fun game made up by Uncle Wayne after we were done eating. There were two platforms with a hole in each, and the object of the game was to toss your beanbag into or as close to the hole as you could get. We all took turns tossing, and we had an elimination process to see who the winner would be. Stephanie was just watching as the photographer, but got pulled into the game and came out on top! We're not sure if her hubby, Justin, just let her win that last round, but he probably realized that if she won, he won, too - and if she lost . . . ha, ha, I'm just kidding! It was a fun game, though. Thanks, Uncle Wayne. You always come up with the most interesting games!

4th of July cookout at Lee's

We all pulled up our camping chairs to watch the awesome firework show put on by some of the older cousins. It was a "blast"!!! The kids loved it (although the younger ones had a tough time - sorry it scared you, Mia!). We were so impressed with our big finale! Megan and Kell and a few others got pelted with debris, but you'll have to ask Megan or Kevin about that. Did you ever make that shadow box, Kevin? And the finale started a small brush fire, but all the older male cousins were there with their flip-flops to stomp it out, so we were okay. Lee and his family did a great job with our get-together. Let's do it again tomorrow!!!

4th of July cookout at Lee's

We had so much fun at Lee's house! We had a cookout, made home-made ice cream, and visited with each other. Some of us played badmitton, played a beanbag game that Uncle Wayne made up, or played with the puppies. Then we all pulled up our camping chairs to watch the awesome firework show put on by some of the older cousins. It was a "blast"!!!