I have mentioned earlier that I was given scores of Andra photos. I have been scanning them all, preserving them, and uploading them to FamilySearch before I divvy them out to family members. In those photos, I stumbled upon this one. I remember this day, 23 July 1988.

William Francis Melycher Jr and Jackie Jonas, my Aunt, were married at my Grandmother’s home in Paul, Idaho. First time I ever wore a tuxedo. I got into trouble for making the 2 liter containers of ginger ale blow up in the driveway. Of course, shaking and throwing them into the air to see which way they blow up when they finally explode. That was after the festivities…

It was a fun day for us as kids. But I think this is one of the best family photos I have for my own family as well as my Grandma’s family.

Dad just looks so huge. Everyone commented on how big Dad is/was. To me he was Dad and he was always that size.

Mom looks so thrilled. A look she regularly had throughout life.

Jackie is stunning.

Grandma is beautiful.

Andra and I have such blond hair, just like Jackie.

What a happy day it was and this photo reminds me of it.

My Grandma kept a beautiful home and yard. This photo gives a small glimpse of the pride she took in it.