Nancy Lynne Photography

 My Aunt Irene's Celebration of Life was hosted in June by Cousin Rod and his wife, Darcy, at their family horse ranch in Colorado.  It's called The Lazy V Colt Training.  Here's a link to their Facebook Page:    Lazy V Colt Training and Horse Sales It was super-hot that day, but I was so happy to see some of my dad's side of the family for the first time in many years.  I can't wait to go back and spend some time there! Rod and Rhonda did a nice eulogy, I laughed and cried all the way through it. Rod is spreading Irene's ashes in the same pasture where they spread her husband (my Uncle Joe)'s ashes when he passed.  Together again. Irene was an amazing person and she and Joe are missed very much.  They moved to Newport in the early 90s to help my dad Howdy build and launch The Belle of Newport.  I was very lucky to have them here and I enjoyed a lot of fun times with them during that period.

...such a fine sight to see!  They conveniently have a flatbed Ford parked there for posing purposes, so we grabbed some shots in Winslow, Arizona! Next, we visited Arches National Park. We got up early for the timed entry and the parking lots were already mostly full when we drove through.  Amazing place, I can't wait to go back! Phone home... in this light, this looks like a giant statue of E.T.! We arrived in Denver and were treated to a nice breakfast in Morrison with my cousins and then a quick tour of Red Rocks Amphitheater.  What an amazing place! Had a short visit with my late Mom's brother, my Uncle Jack.  He's 94! I was able to visit with cousins on both sides of my family this trip, and I am so grateful for it! Next up: the family reunion on Dad's side to eulogize his last remaining sibling, his little sister, Irene.