My Hillarious Husband ;) and the Man Whose Name He Carries

I know you are all mad at me. Clint thought he'd be really funny and post on my (I mean our) blog so it would show that I posted. Now you all checked and you got nothin! I'll try to keep better tabs on my comedian husband. I think his real motivation was to get me to post. But just so you know, I did think it was kind of funny. He keeps me laughing! Check out his guns.

(There, I got him back, I got a picture of him flexing with my new ultra cool camera that takes pictures real quick before he can stop his funny poses.)

For real, I got me a good one. I can't believe we've already been married 11 and 1/2 years! That makes me kind of old, but I'm loving our life together. Here is a picture of us taken a few weeks ago by my Dad while he was visiting us.

Now onto the next part of my post- Clint's middle name is after his Grandpa Reed Humpherys. Clint got his name, his eyes that disappear when he smiles, his love of a good joke or story, and his ability to work hard from his grandpa. Last week Clint had the opportunity to go visit his family and go to his grandpa's funeral. I didn't get to go with him, but I wanted to share some of my memories of Grandpa Humpherys.

Clint and I started dating in January of 1997. Clint took me to Grandpa and Grandma Humpherys ranch in Gray's Lake, Idaho for Easter that year. I had not met any of Clint's family at this point, and this was a major family get together! Clint's parents lived in Virginia at this time, so I don't think I had even met them yet. I was a little nervous, but Grandpa and Grandma put me right at ease. I remember they both gave me a big hug to welcome me. We spent the night up there. They had people sleeping all over, but they gave me a room all to myself. I felt like I shouldn't take a room, but they insisted. I remember that night we played cards, and I learned how to play "Oh Heck." I don't remember if I won, but I know I did pretty good, and Grandpa said he approved of an Idaho girl who could play cards. I remember him watching me shuffle and deal the cards. I felt like I was applying for a job in a casino! But I'm glad I passed the test. When it was time to go, Grandma Humpherys gave me a hug and kissed me on the cheek, leaving a lipstick mark. She told me I could come back anytime.

I don't remember all the details, but I sure remember how loved I felt, and how comfortable I felt with Clint's family. I feel so blessed to have married into such a great family. I love Clint's parents and siblings, and we enjoy our visits together so much!

Grandma Humpherys passed away in November of 1997, and Clint and I were married in December. I didn't get the chance to know her really well, but I'm so glad I got the chance to know her. I'm very thankful I've had 12 years to get to know Grandpa H, a man who is so much a part of who my husband is. We will all miss Grandpa Humphery's hugs, jokes, laughter and love. I don't have any great pictures of him, but here are a few of our many fun memories at Grandpa Humpherys' ranch.