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Grandpa with his great-grandson Caelun

Caelun was about a week old in this picture

Clint’s dear grandfather, Floyd G. Conley, passed away the end of June, shortly after his 87th birthday. He was a wonderful man. He was a WWII vet of the European theater. He was a devoted husband and father. He worked for General Motors building cars for 30 years and was proud of his service to the company and the product they produced. He was a “stand up guy” in every sense of the word. He will be sorely missed. He left a wonderful legacy of love, and  dedication to family. We will do our best to uphold the standard he set. I took pictures from the luncheon at his church so the family that couldn’t attend could be a part of the day

Missy keeps Caelun entertained.

 

Mary, Chris, and Floyd chat.

Caelun found a train in the church play room.

   

Clint, Abbi, and Missy,  join Chris, Mary and Floyd at the table.

 

Nice to see Uncle Dick and Aunt Gloria

 

A visit to Great Grandpa Conley- in the hospital

My husband’s dear grandfather recently contracted a particularly pesky brand of pneumonia.  I have been there done that and know what a real downer it can be. We decided to take a little road trip to Hastings to see him and hopefully put a smile on his face. Caelun certainly put a smile on his Grandma Mary’s face if not Great Grandpa Conley. Grandpa really looked pretty good and I wanted the family who haven’t been  able to see him face to face to know he seemed to be at least somewhat on the mend. He is a wonderful man-Truly part of the greatest generation. A WWII vet with 4 children, close to a dozen grandchildren, and upteen great grandchildren- the list is always growing. Clint’s step-sister Mandy is expecting this December. Here are a few pics. from the day.

Always the gentleman Grandpa shakes Clint’s hand.

 

Abbi gives him a hug.

Caelun the wiggle worm and I also get in on the action.

Clint’s dad and step-mom- Mary were there also.

Mary gave Caelun lots of snuggles and tickles.

   

The Reception

Yeah Wes and Mandy are hitched, it is time to celebrate! Cae loves music and being bounced around a dance floor. I got some mushy slow dances in with Clint and we even drug Abbi out to do the the chicken dance and the hokey pokey- because that is what it is all about as you know. Since both Wes and Mandy are in the Air Force they did a tribute to all of the veterans. They asked people to stand who were veterans of wars starting with WWII which of course included Grandpa Floyd G. Conley, up through the current Iraq war which included Wes and half the wedding party. At the end of the recognition they asked that we choose our favorite veteran and ask them to dance. I danced with Grandpa, tho it took a bit of cajoling. We ate, danced and reveled well into the night. We bid all of our far flung family good night and went home to sleep until the brunch the next afternoon.

The Conley cousins -chaos during dinner.

What a goofy bunch- I had to post two pictures so you could see each kids face in at least one.

Chris tends bar.
Cody plays with Cae- notice the bottle is upside down.
Sure now they look all cute- Bree was a fabulous flower girl.
Wes's mom made this cake and brought it all the way form TN.

If you click on it you can see the intricate writing of First Corinthians in frosting.
The grooms cake

Missy entertains Caelun and Bree.
Bree is definitely entertained. Floyd and Mary enjoy the festivities.
Abbi and Cae take a tour of the dance floor.
Mandy and Wes- their first dance as husband and wife.
My favorite veteran- except for my dad and he wasn't there.

Cae you are so light on your feet.
Mary, Cae, and I do the Hustle
Cae flirts with the bride during the dollar dance.I dance with Wes until I am interrupted by Jake.
Jake paid extra for a special dance. Welcome to the family Wes we are a goofy bunch.
"You put these up for decoration? I thought they were entertainment."

Cae makes some friends.

"Whew- I am getting tired."
The daddy daughter dance.Doesn't Abbi look so grown up?
Grandma Florence Hall looks lovely.

Trish and Jake- aren't they cute?
"Yeah I got daddy and Abbi to play!"
Help! the balloons are winning!
Abbi and Cae are tuckered out from dancing- time to go home.
There was a beautiful sun set in the parking lot on our way home.