Grandma (Helen) Taylor's 100th Birthday Party/Reunion

Last Wednesday we drove to Boise to spend time with the Taylor side of the family (Bo's Mom Gini's side).  Bo's Grandma is 99 but they decided to do a party this summer since her birthday is in February.  We had a great time swimming and visiting with everyone.

Saturday night was the celebration.  They had each of her children give a memory and introduce their kids and grand kids.  Then the grand kids had a chance tell a memory of grandma.  It took awhile but the kids sat and listened and I had a great time listening to the stories.  It was also nice to see where every person fit in the family.  It's so big that I don't know everyone.

There were about 110 people who made it to the reunion at some point.  There are roughly 150 people who were born or have come together because of one couples love and devotion to one another.  It is pretty amazing to think about.  We can really influence a large group of people in 100 years.  And that's only family.  If you think of all the people she's come across in her life, that's a huge number.

Bo's memory of Grandma was pretty recent.  He talked about how last Christmas he sat and talked with Grandma for quite awhile and learned she knew President Benson when he was young.  He was often at her house.  They called him Ezra T.  Bo had asked her in all the years she's been alive what her favorite invention was.  He was sure cars or airplanes would be the answer.  But, her answer was electricity.  He then realized how old Grandma was.  Haha.

Grandma is always so sweet to let us stay in her house every time we go to Boise.  We are a rambunctious group so we really appreciate it.  Grandma has macular degeneration and has a very hard time seeing but she takes the time to get up close to the kids every visit to see how much they've grown and ask them how they are doing.  She always says how cute they are and holds the babies. With the help of Gini we always get a birthday card which is quite a feat.  There are many grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Thank you for your example Grandma and Happy Birthday!

I forgot my camera so I borrowed these pictures from Myles.  Thanks Myles!!!

Dallin, Gloria, John, Gini
Grandma's 6 children (not pictured was Mark who is on a mission and Reed who wasn't able to make it.)

Many of the grand kids (24 total)

Here are just a few of the Great's (65, I think)

This cake turned out really cool with many of the highlights from Grandma's life