Grandpa Yamane

Last week I watched up with grandpa. The day before mom told him that I looked just like Russel but I don't think he knew who that was. We watched the movie while mom dad and Marissa and Marie were at Graces dance recital. After the movie I asked him if he liked the movie and he said yes. The day after mom said that when she went in that she asked him if he thought that I looked like Russel and he said yes.

/Mark

Grandpa Yamane

Something that I will always remember about Grandpa was that he always had smart pills at his house. They were always in a jar by the lamp in the front room by the window. Whenever we would go over there he would only give us those smart pills when he was there. It was always right after he would flex his biceps and we could see the huge baseball that he had. It was a lot of fun.
I also remember when I had the chance to go on a business trip with Pops. I was pretty young but Pops was going to be gone for my birthday and somehow I got to go with dad. Well he was working all day and I got to spend time with Grandpa and Grandma Yamane. It was a blast because it was all for me. They took me out all day, but one day in Grandpa took me fishing to the fish farm. Which now that I am older I realized that they charged per fish I pulled out of there. Before we went grandpa and grandma got me a new shinny spinner. Grandpa new that having a reel was going to be pointless at the farm, so he tied a long piece of fish line to the end of one of his poles and away I went. I caught dozens of fish. I would sneak up to the edge of the water and drop my line in and WHAM they were all over my new spinner. Grandpa and Grandma just let me go at it. It was a total blast and I'll never forget Grandpa forking over all the money for the fish I pulled out of there. He never really cared about that stuff. He was just trying to make a grandson happy. I remember when I was in High School and my rodeo broke down again. Grandpa paid for the repairs so that I wouldn't have to ride the bus or get a ride from anybody. He didn't mind how much it was, but was helping me out. He is pretty soft spoken about most things, but one thing is for sure he has taken care of us. It has been a blessing to have Grandpa staying at Mom and Pops' house. We have a chance to get closer to him. Thanks Grandpa.

Grandapa Yamane... And His Genetics

Well, being that I have only been around for a little over 2 years, I don't exactly have tons of memories with Grandpa Yamane. The one thing that I do know is that he loves his family. I love that he lights up when he gets to see the little girls and more than that he actually likes to hold them... even if he gets clocked in the head with a spoon by Lucy. I know that he is a hard worker. The first time I met him I was sitting at the bar in the kitchen. I remember noticing his callused hands and thinking about all of the hard hours he must have put in to provide for his family. The most important thing, I think, that he did was raise a good and hardworking son who in turn raised a good looking and also very hardworking son... that I married and while we are on the subject of hands... Jacob has very nice ones too! So in the end I guess the thing I am most grateful for are Grandpa Yamane's genetics. Even though I don't have very many memories of grandpa Yamane I look forward to making memories with his posterity! :)

Grandpa Yamane

How exciting it's my first time posting on the blog! I know you all have been looking forward to hearing my many words of wisdom, so here I go....

Since I am the second youngest I don't have too many memories with Grandpa Yamane. As I was thinking the first thing that came to my head was obone. I can remember Grandpa picking us up and taking us to the church in Ogden. Even though I'm not much of a dancer (who would have guessed?), I remember having a lot of fun. Well, mostly hitting each other with the towels as hard as we could while "dancing". Although the dancing was fun, the best part about it was definitely after. I can just remember Grandpa taking us to Farr's after every practice. Just about every time Grandpa ordered green pineapple ice cream, and just about every time it grossed all of us kids out. To this day I still haven't tried it and I don't plan on it! Haha

I wish I remembered more about Grandpa, but I honestly don't. I was just too little. I'm grateful for the opportunity I have had to get to know him better these past couple of months.

~The one and only Marissa~

Grandpa Yamane

I wish I could remember when Grandpa was more happy when Grandma Yamane was alive, but I was too small. I haven't ever really thought Grandpa really cared that much for me, because he never said much. Lately though he has really talked to me more. He has told me how proud he is of me. He tells everyone that comes to see him about the honors I have received for school, the violin, and soccer. He smiles every time I walk in to say hello to him after I come home from school, or any time I go in to his room. I'm so glad that I have had a chance to better get to know the man who gave me my daddy.

-Marie

New Topic- Christmas Memories, Traditions, presents, etc.

I have been such a slacker these last few weeks. But I know that everyone has been busy too. Let's share some favorite Christmas memories. Can I also get those who didn't talk about Grandpa Yamane to write something for his Christmas present.?

Some of my favorite Christmas memories:
My very favorite tradition is Christmas eve with the Childs family. I know that some might think that the Christmas program is too long but I love it. It is the perfect start to our Christmas. I love being with family and feeling the spirit of love and of Chirst. I love Granny's presents. Not because they are everything I ever wanted but because I know the love and sacrifice with which they are given. Nothing is better than being with my family. It's amazing to think how different the Christmas party is now.

My favorite Nativity we did was the year that Julie was Mary and Dad was the giant Joseph. Remember the year that we had our own Christmas trees in our rooms and Santa left our presents under them. Matt and Jake came running up stairs to see what Santa brang and ran right passed their presents.

Mom and Dad always made Christmas magical. I knew when Christmas came that I would get everything I wanted. I learned from them to make Christmas special and to give gifts that will make others smile. Now my favorite part of Christmas is finding the perfect gift for those I love.