The Bigelows

The Bigelows
Living the Dream, One Day of Chaos at a Time....

Saturday, November 21, 2009

A Life Well Lived

This is the last picture I have of my grandpa and myself together. It was taken just a few weeks before he passed away. Knowing that the end was near, Hilary, my mom, and I packed up the kids and drove out to spend a couple days with him. It was a wonderful trip that came at the perfect time. Grandpa was walking and talking, and we were able to really enjoy some time together. Memories I will always treasure.

My kids were in heaven in the huge backyard, equipped with motorized cars and a kids' cabin.

We enjoyed a hot dog roast in the backyard, complete with campfire songs. I felt just like a kid again! My grandpa had a love for melody and lyrics, and I was lucky enough to inherit it too!


My grandparents were the first in our blood line to join the church. Grandpa even had to quit smoking. I am so grateful that they raised their family in the gospel. What a gift to us all.


Here I am with my cousin Trudy and her son Beau. Our boys are just a few weeks apart in age, and looked so cute in their onesies with ties!

Hilary and I at the funeral. A beautiful tribute to an exceptional man. Norman Ingoldsy, you are loved and missed. Thanks for your legacy.

2 comments:

  1. nice post. Except for my weird eyes, what am I looking at?? And I love the pic of the 'kids cabin' complete with pitchfork, hacksaw and sickle!

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  2. I too noticed the kids cabin with all of the dangerous adult stuff on it but that is indicative of Grandpa! A great tribute to a wonder ful man. Love Mom

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