It has been two weeks since we said goodbye to Uncle Mark - though every time I look at a photo I struggle to remember that he is really gone. The memorial service was incredible and truly a wonderful way to remember him. Below are a few pictures from the slideshow that I wanted to share - you will see a common theme in these photos (and to be honest - pretty much every photo you could ever find of Mark) --- his smile.
Many of our friends met Uncle Mark at the cottage - and will remember his for his endless efforts to get people to tube with them. He was always ready to hook up the ropes and drive for HOURS on end!
He loved to ski and would think nothing of taking a few runs each day.
I love this picture because these two are the reason we started "tube fighting" in the beginning. Back in the day Mark and Karen would come up to the cottage once or twice a summer and Uncle Mark and Dad and Lisa and I would go tubing. Back then we had two small tubes that ideally were really only for 1 rider each. But Lisa and I would each pair up with one of the guys and off we went!
These two would quickly maneuver us and the tubes so they were side by side - probably taking up 7/8ths of the tube and would battle. Lisa and I would be clinging to the 1/8th remaining edge giggling until one of them succeeded in flipping the other tube.
I definitely give them credit for our mad tubing skills and the birth of tube wars in general!
Even though you can't see his face - you know it is filled with joy.
Those skinny legs are enough to make anyone smile!
I know there will be lots more memories, stories and photos to come - especially as we get closer to summer - until then, we will try and remember the joy we have all shared.
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