HURRICANE EASTER CAR SHOW

 

Macy managed to get plenty of sugar in her belly.

First snow cone of the season.

Millie was an angel.

This is the motorcycle Andy and Matt were working on building for Matt just before he passed away.

Andy finished it in time for the car show.

MATTHEW WAYNE FUNDERBURK

Matthew Wayne Funderburk, October 1, 1979 - December 27, 2012

Wow, I still can’t even believe that Andy’s brother Matt passed away just after Christmas.  It is creepy how death can sneak up on you. I have been dreading this post.  You just want life to go back to normal.  Normal is a place you want to be.  But the truth is that there is a void there and that's not normal.  This has been so hard on us and although we have peace knowing that Matt is in a safe place, we continue to have moments of grief when we realize that Matt won’t experience things with us.  Andy will go to call him to tell him some exciting news and then be paralyzed with the reality that he's not there. 

Matt and Andy had a special friendship and a great brotherhood. Matt loved Andy so much and looked up to him.  Matt and Macy also had a special little bond that was so natural. So many people were so drawn to Matt. He was such a one-of-a-kind people person. Matt was so complimentary to others and made you feel so alive when you were around him.  Our friends who would meet him just once for a few moments have lasting memories of him.  He made a powerful impression on people.  He was such a fun and lively spirit.

As hard as this has been, one of the things we are grateful for is that we were able to spend time with Matt before he was taken from us so suddenly.  Andy's family was in Cedar City visiting for Christmas and Millie's blessing.  Having all of the Funderburks together doesn't happen often.  Andy and Matt were able to spend some time in Andy's shop working on a motorcycle Matt was really excited about.  We're just glad that we had that time with Matt and that we were together as family to be there for each other through this. 

At our wedding.  I can't believe he's gone.

When Macy was born

Great musician - it was so fun to watch him perform

Brothers at Cadillac Ranch

We love him.  We will miss him so much and don't look forward to all the times and events in the future when we wish he was with us.  But we are glad there are so many good times to remember and cherish.  Matt was such an example of living in the moment and I pray that I can learn from that and enjoy the little moments more.  

July Jamboree 2012

We discovered chocolate covered frozen bananas and loved the refreshing treat!

So did Macy.

If you zoom in on this picture, Macy's face and hair is so priceless!

Macy loves Uncle Matt

The July Jamboree this year was different than most years.  We had Macy's birthday that day so we had lots going on and had lots of family in town.  We've always wanted our family to see how much fun it is, so it was good to have them there.  I was disappointed because Hermitas didn't have a food booth :( and I didn't discover the funnel cake stand until it was too late.  Oh well, next year!  Andy put the Soap Box cars in as well as his Packard and truck.  The soap box cars drew a lot of attention.  It was a fun day.

Macy's 2nd Birthday Party

What fun it was to celebrate Macy turning 2!  We're so glad family and friends were able to join in the fun.  I have to thank Emily for taking all of these photos!
DECORATIONS & FOOD
Decorations included Crepe Bubble Garlands, Torn Fabric Banner, Paint Chip Light Shades, and more. 

Torn Fabric Banner

2-layer cake with buttermilk frosting

Pearly Candies - Jelly Bellies

Finger Sandwiches on colored bread (Andy's mom gets all the credit), goldfish & chips

Agua Fresca

Tuna, Peanut Butter Banana and Pimento Cheese

Aren't they fabulous?

Fruit & Sushi

"Sea Foam" - Pina Colada Punch

FUN
We had sidewalk chalk, Macy's pool and slide, Pin a fin on Mermaid Macy game, a bucket of bubbles, and bouncy ball favors for each kid (which I sort of forgot to give to them as they left).

So glad 4 of Macy's cousins (Ally, Mylee, Natalee & Noah) got to come.  They were great helpers & made the party fun!

Macy is such a little dare devil - she had to keep up with the big kids

Big Splash

And she comes out smiling!

PARTY GOERS

Phoebee & Dez

Nora & Jen

My dad & Geoff

Bella, Karter, Brittney & Chad

Matt, Kyle, Gus & Emily

MORE FUN

Pin the Fin on Mermaid Macy

GIFTS
Macy got so many wonderful gifts.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!  Just some of them include:
One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue
Mr. Potato Head
Mrs. Potato Head
Olivia Books
Gap outfits
Dora doll
Dressups
Magnadoodle

Macy got Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head

 THE CAKE

See her finger pokes - she couldn't resist

We have practiced blowing out the candles for months so we had to do it twice!

 

Such a fun day that started out pouring rain.  We were so glad the sun came out so we could party like we planned.  Happy Birthday, Macy!  I love you.