Cram Fam Reunion

Let's hear some buzz about our upcoming mega event!

Kendall's Paintings

The other day I was talking to grandma and she told me that Kendall had started up painting again. They emailed me pictures of his latest two paintings. They are amazing and thought that they were more that blog worthy.
Explanation of the pictures:
The lake picture is of Lake Chelan in Washington. We go up there with friends who have a condo at Wapato point which is where this shot was taken.
The picture of the three kids is Kate, Trent, and Crew from a picture that Dane took and sent to us.

Kendall you are amazing! Painting is always a talent I wish I was better at. Xoxox

Happy Birthday G-ma!

Grandma! I hope you had a great birthday! I am sad that I missed your birthday surprise. I heard it was a blast! I love you tons and am thankful for you in my life!

Super Star Sydney!

Just wanted to let you know that if you go to www.deseretnews.com and search sydney tall and you can see a little clip of Sydney at the Shriner's ski school in Park City this week. Her friend, Heidi, is there, too. She is the one she went ice climbing with in Colorado. Awesome!

Remembering Dad

Dad, He has been gone a long time and there are certainly days I would just love to have him around. So many days I still need a dad and a heart to heart talk.  I miss that more than anything.  He always gave me such great advice, and now I feel alone in this difficult world.  Many days I know that he would love, watching the grandkids grow up and enjoying his great grandchildren.  I know that he would be very interested in his own children's lives as well.  I know this because when dad was still with us he would drop in over my house during the middle of the day and we would talk.  I would show him proudly what I was working on and I am quite sure it wasnt very interesting.  I was just thrilled to have him in my home.  I wanted him to be proud of me.  It was a rough start but we talked through so much of it, during the PPI, that occurred  each visit and we understood each other.  He was a very kind and understanding man, however he had a distinct knowledge of right and wrong.  There was no gray areas with dad.  However, he loved you regardless and wanted more than anything to be involved with your life.  I knew he loved me and that was the greatest gift.  He enjoyed being with me, another wonderful gift, and he always greeted me with a warm welcome when I would stop by, even if the boys would throw rocks in the pool.  He really enjoyed those boys.  I think one of the last outings he took them on was to a pawn shop.  I am not sure if he was buying or selling or just thought it would be an interesting field trip!  He was always stirring things up, teasing, or playing a joke.  I see a lot of that in myself.  I hear his voice in so many things I do.  When I am working in the yard I hear him reminding me to pull the  weeds by the roots,  Whenever I parallel park I hear him teaching me how, I am still the best parallel parker of all my friends because dad taught me.  I hear his voice and his words of wisdom regarding friendship and relationships. His words constantly ring in my ears "is that really worth ruining a relationship over?  Or "is that really worth your eternal salvation"  He must have known something because he had lots of friends A successful business and the respect of his customers and his employees.  A great life. No wonder a man like that is greatly missed.  His power and presence were so essential to my life, it is no great surprise that I think about him every day and on numerous occasions I have felt his presence in my life. Dustin and I were just talking about that yesterday when he said he was thinking of him as well.  He is with us, I am sure he feels his work is not done because we need him so much.  But who doesnt need a dad.  That is why he is cheering Kendall on , they probably meet quarterly to give reports and advice and we dont hear about it!  What ever it takes.  We can all use all the help we can get.  I love you, Dad  and miss you way more than you know.  Thank you for being a great dad and I love you Kerry

Happy Birthday Grandpa Del!

I will always remember Grandpa Del's birthday because he shares it with my sweet husband! My mom was right when she said special people are born on January 9th! I was really young with grandpa passed away but I have memories of him laughing and giving me piggy-back-rides. I love to hear my mom talk about Grandpa Del because I can tell what a incredible person he was!
Happy Birthday Grandpa! We love you and miss you dearly!

**** Feel free to post some of your memories of Grandpa!!!

Christmas Games

Symbols of Christmas "BINGO" game for non readers.
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