My Grandma's father (so I guess that makes him my 'Step Great-Grandpa', LOL), was the famous sculpture Torleif S. Knaphus. I remember my Grandma taking me to Temple Square and showing me his "Handcart Pioneers" sculpture and telling me all about how she was the model for the baby inside the cart.
She is so proud of her dad and loves to tell stories about him. I love how much her eyes light up whenever she talks about him.
After many fundraisers, and many years, a replica sculpture is finally being unveiled today in Norway, where her Dad was born. My Grandma has traveled all over the world, but her age is preventing her from going on this trip. I wish this had come to fruition while she was still able to travel. However, her sons and some of her grandchildren are there right now heading up the ceremony.
After many fundraisers, and many years, a replica sculpture is finally being unveiled today in Norway, where her Dad was born. My Grandma has traveled all over the world, but her age is preventing her from going on this trip. I wish this had come to fruition while she was still able to travel. However, her sons and some of her grandchildren are there right now heading up the ceremony.
I know she's waited for this day for a long time and I'm so happy for her. If you are dying to read more, which I know you are, feel free to click here.
Speaking of sculptures, my cousin that's in Norway right now just posted this picture to her blog...
Speaking of sculptures, my cousin that's in Norway right now just posted this picture to her blog...
Um, yea, look closer...
How freaky cool is that?! I can't wait until the kids get a little older so I can start seeing the world!
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