A Trip to Brownwood

We made a quick trip to Brownwood to my Great Aunt Icie's funeral. While we were there, we saw Nanny, Aunt Darla, and the Barneys. I'm glad we were able to go. It was good to see everyone, and I think Aunt Icie would have appreciated us coming. She loved seeing our kids and talking about them. We didn't take many pictures, but Damon made it memorable with a few questions and comments. This was the first funeral the kids had been to, so it was a new experience for them. When Damon saw the body in the casket he was very concerned someone cut off Aunt Icie's legs because he couldn't see them. I didn't want to explain everything as everyone was walking out, so I took him into another viewing room and tried to explain that only half of the casket was open and the legs are just not seen. I'm not quite sure he understood, but he didn't ask any more questions! The kids did great during the funeral, which was pretty long, and the burial. We went to eat afterwards and had a good visit with everyone. On the way out, we stopped in Bangs and drove by the house I grew up in and the city park. The kids got out to play and of course couldn't help but throw rocks into the water. And then Kyler stepped in the water, go figure!!

The kids were excited about staying in the hotel and eating donuts!!

The boys found rocks and water so they must be combined!! Bentley had to join in also, but refused to take off her pretty dress and insisted on throwing rocks in her dress.