It was a really nice event. All of my dad's siblings were there to celebrate Grandma Martinsen's birthday. We had an awesome dinner and got caught up with everyone's lives. Then, we sat grandma down and asked her lots of questions about her childhood. A few of the tidbits... Grandpa was her first kiss!, she grew up during the depression, ran a diner with grandpa in Death Valley, worked in the Mesa Temple with grandpa... This woman is a worker! I have lots of memories of working outside with her. One summer she, grandpa and I worked all summer in Dad's warehouse at East Valley Disaster Services. Many hours were spent cleaning sooty clothes at the laundry mat. She was there every morning for I don't know how many years while mom was sick. She made our lunches, did my hair and got us off to school. She has always gone about quietly doing good. How lucky I am to have a grandmother that is so admirable.
Rob and Aunt Beth
Annie and Grandma
Lots of cousins and second cousins!
Uncle Jerry, Pop & Uncle Zay serving up the brisket and looking like cartoon characters!
Annie is working on a degree in genealogical studies. She did a lot of research on the Martinsen family and compiled this book in time for grandma's birthday gift.
Dad, Uncle Zay, Uncle Jerry, Uncle Jay, Aunt Peggy and Aunt Triva.
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