Ice Cream for Breakfast?

Gretta loves being at Nana's house because Nana is the source of all that is good.

I woke up on Saturday morning to find Gretta eating and ice cream bar for breakfast.

She has to live it up at Nana's because I would never give her an ice cream bar for breakfast!

Grandma Gretta's Funeral

Gretta Jeanne Brossard Huff's funeral was held on Saturday, August 30, 2008 at the Park Center Ward Building. It was a lovely affair. She would have been so happy to know that over 100 people attended. She was always worried that no one would attend her funeral. She was mostly worried about that because she out lived all of her sisters and brother. She even out lived her baby sister Barbara.


Ever one of Grandma's three children, children's spouses, ten grandchildren and grand children's spouses and all eleven great grandchildren were present. Our family took up 4 pews of the church.

My Uncle George gave a wonderful life sketch. My Grandmother lived a wonderful 96 years. Then Del Parkison played Clare De Lune by Debussy. He is a concert pianist who teaches at Boise State. He took typing from my Grandmother when he was in 9th grade in Blackfoot, Idaho. Then my mom spoke. She did a great job. You could really feel how much she loved her mother. My Grandfather and Mom have really served my Grandmother with Christ like service in the last few months of her life.

Then my Aunt Jeanne and Del Parkinson played an Organ/Piano duet. This was followed by some remarks from a family friend who use to be their Bishop.
It was a wonderful spirit filled service, and a great tribute to my Grandmother.

Here are some pictures from the Graveside service at Pioneer Cemetery.

Eric Fors, Jordan Lee, George Huff Jr, Greg Robison, Gabe Bartoo, John Robison, Jimmy Robison


Grandfather George Huff and George Huff Jr.

Natalie, Jeanne, George, Carolyn and Maya
Jeanne, George and Carolyn
Jack Snyder

Jack Snyder

George Jr, Carolyn, Grandfather, Jeanne
Gretta looking so sad.
Gretta was really upset by the days events. She told me that we saw Grandma in the bed and then kissed her good bye. She really loved Grandma. Grandma also really loved Gretta. I know that our trip to Boise was different without her, and Gretta noticed.

Papa Jack Babysitting

My grandmother's funeral was lovely. Thank you to everyone for the nice comments about her passing. She was a great woman!

The next few posts will chronicle our trip to Boise.
We actually already had already booked tickets a long time ago to visit Boise Labor Day weekend. We thought we were going to Boise to see my family. Little did we know when we bought the tickets it was going to turn into a different kind of weekend. However, it is pretty amazing how it worked out. It would have been very difficult, and expensive to get tickets to Boise Labor Day weekend last minute. I have to believe that there was some divine intervention in how things turned out.
Gretta, Eliza, and I went up to Boise on Wednesday. Gretta has turned into a good traveler. She knows the routine. We get on the bus (the Fly Away) to the airport, check in, and then get on the airplane. Gretta's favorite part is when the flight attendant brings drinks. She use to get apple juice, but she now knows they serve soda. Both Gretta and Eliza took naps, so I actually got to read a little bit of the Ensign and enjoy a few minutes of peace and quite.

Wednesday night after the kids were in bed my mom and I decided to make a late night run to Walmart. My dad was a little nervous about the kids waking up. I told him he had nothing to fear, and then we were off. Just as we walked into Walmart he called and told me that Gretta woke up screaming. He didn't know quite what to do, so he put her on the sofa and turned on an Elmo DVD.
When we got home this is what we found...

Gretta asleep on one sofa standing up, and Papa Jack asleep on the other.
Thanks Dad!

Grandma Gretta Huff's Obituary

Gretta Jeanne Brossard Huff
Gretta Jeanne Brossard Huff Gretta Jeanne Brossard Huff beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008 at her home in Boise, Idaho. Gretta was born June 17, 1912 in Lewisville, Idaho, to Louis Alphonse Brossard and Stella Josephine Fisher. When she was six years old her family moved to Rigby, Idaho. She had a happy childhood in Rigby with loving parents and five sisters and a brother. She loved school and was valedictorian of the eighth grade. When she was 16 years old she started college at the University of Idaho. She started her teaching career when she was 19 years old. In April 1938, Gretta moved to Washington, D.C. to work for the Department of Agriculture and later the Selective Service. During World War II she wanted to serve her country. She joined the American Red Cross in July 1944. In August, she sailed on the Queen Mary and was stationed in Liverpool, England. She was transferred to Camp Wings in LeHavre, France. While she was stationed at Camp Wings, she met a handsome red-haired Corporal named George Huff, her future husband and love of her life. In February of 1946 she returned to the United States. She married George Albert Huff on Feb. 23, 1946 in Bethesda, Md. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls, Idaho, LDS Temple. Gretta and George moved to Blackfoot, Idaho in 1951. In 1966 she was awarded a medal from the Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge for her outstanding teaching. She taught school for over 20 years in Idaho, New Jersey and South Carolina. She and George retired to Boise in 1985. Gretta was a dedicated, active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved to serve Heavenly Father. She served her church faithfully in many positions. Gretta's family was precious to her. She loved to travel and visit her family and friends. She is survived by her loving devoted husband of more than 60 years, George of Boise; three children, Jeanne Huff Robison (Greg) of Manteca, Calif., Carolyn Huff Snyder (Jack) of Boise, Idaho and George Huff, Jr. (Shelley) of Naperville, Ill.; 10 grandchildren, Rachel Robison Lee, John Robison, Amanda Robison Rush, Mary Robison Porfilio, James Robison, Gretchen Snyder Fors, Anna Snyder Bartoo, Jennifer Huff, Katie Huff, and Kim Huff; and 11 great-grandchildren. Her parents, five sisters and one brother preceded her in death. Those of us who were privileged to be in her family and her many friends will miss Gretta immensely. We love her and cherish the legacy of love, honor, courage and faith she has given us. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday Aug. 30, 2008 at the Park Center Ward LDS Chapel, 2300 Bergeson St., Boise, Idaho. The family will visit with friends from 10 until 10:45 a.m. at the church on Saturday prior to the services. Interment will follow the services at Pioneer Cemetery in Boise. Services are under the direction of Relyea Funeral Chapel.

Published in the Idaho Statesman August 29, 2008

Gretta Jeanne Brossard Huff

Gretta Jeanne Brossard Huff
June 16, 1912 - August 24, 2008

These pictures are from my Grandmother's 96th Birthday in June 2008.

Grandpa & Grandpa Huff




My Grandmother passed away today in her sleep. She was 96 years old and had lived a very full life. I know that my Grandmother has passed on to a better place, but it is still sad that she won't be part of our life here on earth any longer. She will be missed.


I am named after my grandmother, and so is Gretta. It has been such a privilege and an honor to be named after such an amazing and special person. My Grandmother had a special enthusiasm for life. She loved to be the life of the party, she loved to help others, and she was a very caring and kind person.


My Grandparents moved to Boise when I was a child, so I got to spend lots of time with them. I have many memories of my Grandmother doing daily activities with me and being part of my daily life. She was always such a good champion of her grandchildren. She loved me very much. She also loved my children very much, especially Gretta.

When I went away to college my Grandmother wrote me every week. She would always include a dollar in each letter, and I remember I would use it to do my laundry for the week. She also wrote me each week of my mission. She wanted to make sure that I felt loved. She use to say that Grandchildren don't really realize that grandparents love them as much as their own parents. I know that my Grandma loved me and my family too.

My Grandmother always had a strong testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She had so much faith. One of my favorite memories is being in the Temple with my Grandmother.

We will miss you Grandma!

Love,

Gretchen

Gretta's Dance Recital

Gretta with Miss Claire

Gretta and Aubree
Eric, Gretchen, Gretta, Linda, Eliza and Dennis
Gretta and Aubree

After the recital with her flowers.


On Saturday Gretta had her first dance recital. It was a huge success. She has really enjoyed dance class and can't wait for it to start again. All of the kids looked so cute and enjoyed preforming for the crowd. Gretta especially enjoyed her grass skirt, and flower lei. I am sure this will be the first of many dance recitals.

Musical Beds

This morning Gretta brought out Eliza's baby moses basket and told Eliza that she wanted to switch her beds. She would switch her the moses basket for her crib. I thought great idea! I really want to move Eliza to the crib, but want to make it Gretta's idea so this was going to work out perfect!

However this is how it turned out in the end. Here is Gretta in her crib during her nap. This is the first time she has slept in her crib since we switched her to the big bed 2 +weeks ago. The good news is that she went to bed in her big bed tonight. I think Eliza is still going to have to sleep in the baby moses basket or the pack n play until Gretta will be okay with her sleeping in the crib. Then my worry what is she going to due to her when I am not looking. Someone who has gotten both of your kids to sleep in the same more let me know what to do. I would love some advice.

This morning hanging out in the baby moses basket.
This is what happen when I tried to put Eliza in the crib... Gretta just couldn't help herself and had to join her.
More hangin' out in the moses basket.
Finally Eliza asleep in the crib by herself. She seems liked her new home while it lasted.

Levitt Pavilion Children's Concert Series

Last night we decided to go to the Levitt Pavilion for the Children's Concert. It is the last one of the summer we will be able to attend. I saw Gary Allegretto's name on the schedule, and didn't know who he was, but we decided to go any way. It was a beautiful summer evening. We lucked out on a great parking spot and then joined the fun. We didn't know it was going to be such a unique evening. Gary Allegretto is with the Harmonikids non-profit organization dedicated to providing harmonicas & the joy of music to children. The program gives harmonicas to children and teaches them to play simple songs through easy instruction and gentle encouragement. Harmonikids' goal is to provide a fun, interactively educational, and entertaining diversion.

The kids are suppose to be 5 and up to try and learn. Gretta did an okay job, but I actually think Eric enjoyed it the most. Gretta was great at telling her dad to listen to the conductor. After Gretta attempted for a while I took Gretta to the nice play ground next to the pavilion. She had a great time riding the train.

This family even was followed by a girls night out to celebrate Kerri's birthday at Cheesecake factory. It doesn't get much better than this. I love summer evenings!

More Pictures from Hawaii

Here are some pictures that Allison took of our family vacation in Hawaii.

Eliza and Uncle Rod

Eating Dinner at the BYU-H Cafeteria. Gretta was to hungry to wait for the picture. Linda has her sunglasses on because of her pink eye.
Eliza a sleep in the snugglie
Gretta at Easter Island
Gretta watching the "Dancing" girls
Gretta enjoying the PCC

Grilled Pineapple! Yummy!!!
How come Darron always seems to have his shirt off in pictures?
Gretta and Eric enjoying the ocean.

The Laie Temple

Shave Ice
This is the first time during the week we got Shave Ice. Gretta wasn't really ready to branch out yet and stuck with her favorite chocolate ice cream. However, this was the last time all week she picked ice cream over a shave ice.


Isn't that the cutest chocolate covered face you have ever seen?

Eating at the Hukilau Cafe in Laie.
I am not sure Eliza was having such a great time. Maybe she was just sad she couldn't partake of the breastfast feast.
Aunt Allison, Gretta & Eliza

Here are some of the pictures from the family Christmas card photo shoot. This is by far the best overall picture of everyone, but Gretta. If you look close you can tell she is sticking her tongue out. Oh well. I guess that is what happens if you have a 2 year old in the picture.
Me with my girls.
The family. I love that Eliza is even smiling.