We miss you grandpa!

When mom called early this morning I thought just just had a quick question about my upcoming trip to WA, I wish that was the case. Unfortunately she told me that my grandfather, Edwin Swank, had passed away earlier in the morning. I just wanted to share some great pictures of grandpa throughout my life. We all miss you grandpa but know would have wanted us to celebrate your life rather than mourn your death and celebrate we will!

Yes that's me on his lap and my mom in the door

A wonderful time in WA with my grandparents

College graduation with both grandpas
At the ocean just after Hailee's birth

Hailee and her great grandpa!

Grandpa doing something he loved, tractor rides. (remember the one above with me!)

Grandpa and David...doesn't he look dapper :)

This is one of the earliest memories I have of grandpa. He was a shriner and was always in the parades driving those little cars. How on earth he fit in there is beyond me, but when we were little he managed to squeeze us in too and drive around all crazy....we LOVED IT. Obviously we upgraded to the 'adult version' for our last trip.

Needless to say, this recent development has changed my vacation plans and I'm now headed to Iowa for the funeral and then to WA for a few days before returning to Cali. Honestly, I can't wait for this month to end...it's slowly working its way to the top of my worst months ever.

WE LOVE YOU SOOOO MUCH GRANDPA SWANK!