Thursday, May 7, 2009

{Flashback Friday}

This weekend my mom, dad, sister, some of my Aunts and cousins and I are participating in the Susan G. Komen Race for a Cure in Salt Lake City. A few years ago, my sweet Aunt Suzi invited us to do this with her and her girls. It's become a mother's day weekend tradition, and this will be my third year. Our team name is Dot's Darlings in honor of my Great Grandma Dot Wyler. When I was just a young girl, Grandma Dot fought breast cancer and won, living many more years! I have so many great memories of this sweet little lady and am honored to do this each year in remembrance of her.

This is what I think of when I remember Grandma Dot, her sitting in her chair in the front room. She would always find us a cookie and we kids would line up on the couch and visit. All her family always got together for a big family party in August, for Grandma's birthday, usually in Grandma and Grandpas yard. As long as I can remember Grandma had that white curly hair and such a beautiful smile.

Back Row~ Grandma Renae Ainge, Aunt Helen Ainge
Front Row~ Great Grandma Dot Wyler, Grandpa Jay Ainge, Uncle Max Ainge
Here's to a fun weekend in honor of Grandma Dot!

6 nice, polite comments! (otherwise, don't bother!):

Misti said...

That's so sweet! Have a good weekend and a Great Mothers Day!
Love ya!!!

Ann Marie said...

I love that you do this over Mothers day!! What a great tribute! I hope you have fun with everybody up here!!

When are we going to ever get together? I vote.. Soon! Better be before your birthday!

Be safe driving..

Oh and PS: I was SOOOO exited to hear the Killers playing when I opened up your page! Whoo-hoo!

Heather said...

My Aunt just received news that she is in the clear from her breast cancer. I am so happy she got through it. That is awesome that your Grandma got through it.

It runs in my family. My Grandma died from it. It is so nice to know there is hope for a recovery.

Miss Megan said...

I was actually going to do Race for the Cure again this year (I had a really positive experience last year), but I couldn't go because I was out of town! My grandmother also fought breast cancer, and last year I walked in memory of her. Thank you for sharing this wonderful tribute, and I'm glad you had fun!

Me said...

So how was the walk. I saw things about it on the news. I did my own walk down at Thanksgiving Point but it was for something different. I thought about doing this one, but probably next year instead.

Nancy Face said...

What a great tradition for you to do each year! :)