Jack went for a more formal attire for his 4 month birthday. How fancy!
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Road Trip
The three of us took our very first big road trip together this past week. We had a lot of fun and got to visit a lot of people! First, we stopped in Indianapolis and stayed downtown for a night. We had dinner with my friend Kris who I studied abroad with about 11 years ago, and then we spent some time exploring the city. It's a really nice city, and we enjoyed spending time there.
Then we were off to St. Louis to visit Kelly and John! Jack had a great time visiting with his aunt and uncle! Jack stayed in baby Vera's room and helped try out all her stuff for her! He especially liked breaking in some of Vera's cloth diapers and helping her mommy and daddy get a little taste of what it will be like! We all can't wait to meet Vera soon! :)
Our last stop was Peoria, IL where we visited my cousin Melanie and her family. Noah and Brandon loved playing with Jack! It was so fun to see them!
Then we were off to St. Louis to visit Kelly and John! Jack had a great time visiting with his aunt and uncle! Jack stayed in baby Vera's room and helped try out all her stuff for her! He especially liked breaking in some of Vera's cloth diapers and helping her mommy and daddy get a little taste of what it will be like! We all can't wait to meet Vera soon! :)
Our last stop was Peoria, IL where we visited my cousin Melanie and her family. Noah and Brandon loved playing with Jack! It was so fun to see them!
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Remembering
It's hard to always remember all the details of the past. Life slips by so quickly and those distant memories seem like another lifetime. I spent a lot of time remembering this past week, not wanting to let go of those precious moments . . .
Cider and donuts and trick-or-treating, smores and campfire games, UNO under the canopy of the trailer, the chaos of opening Christmas presents in the tiny living room, waiting for Grandpa to take a picture, searching the house for Easter baskets, happy birthday Jesus cake, Grandma singing baby's boat and I am Jesus Little Lamb until we fell asleep, full bellies after Sunday dinner, containers overflowing with cookies, "eeeewww" after watching Grandpa put pepper on his fruit, hearing bible stories come to life with a felt board and Grandma's gentle words, playing with Rocky, the nicest dog I've ever known, jumping to reach the lowest tree branch and Grandpa scolding us because the grass was getting ruined, playing with dad's old GI Joe's, dancing to music in the park, smells of cheesy potatoes and green bean casserole, watching Grandpa carve the turkey, proud Grandparents always coming to our special events, even to Andy's punk-rock band concert, Grandpa wearing his Santa hat with a huge smile, Grandma and Grandpa dancing together by their table at Kelly's wedding since Grandma couldn't walk to the dance floor, Grandpa cutting Grandma's food when she couldn't do it herself, Grandpa's newfound love of Wendy's Frosties during his last few months of life, Grandma telling us how everyone complemented her hair at the American House . . .
Grandma saying, "We have been blessed with a great life", Grandpa's example of unconditional love towards Grandma, taking care of her every step of the way until his last breath, Grandma's face lighting up at the nursing home knowing that even though she couldn't remember everything, she knew she loved us with all her heart, hearing her say, "I love you, too" with tears in her eyes, and seeing her eyes get big when she saw Jack for the first time and saying, "Hi, Jack."
Our family has been blessed beyond measure. Grandma and Grandpa taught us more than I can even say or know, and their memory will live on in all of us forever. I just hope that I can continue to live a life that they would both be proud of.
Cider and donuts and trick-or-treating, smores and campfire games, UNO under the canopy of the trailer, the chaos of opening Christmas presents in the tiny living room, waiting for Grandpa to take a picture, searching the house for Easter baskets, happy birthday Jesus cake, Grandma singing baby's boat and I am Jesus Little Lamb until we fell asleep, full bellies after Sunday dinner, containers overflowing with cookies, "eeeewww" after watching Grandpa put pepper on his fruit, hearing bible stories come to life with a felt board and Grandma's gentle words, playing with Rocky, the nicest dog I've ever known, jumping to reach the lowest tree branch and Grandpa scolding us because the grass was getting ruined, playing with dad's old GI Joe's, dancing to music in the park, smells of cheesy potatoes and green bean casserole, watching Grandpa carve the turkey, proud Grandparents always coming to our special events, even to Andy's punk-rock band concert, Grandpa wearing his Santa hat with a huge smile, Grandma and Grandpa dancing together by their table at Kelly's wedding since Grandma couldn't walk to the dance floor, Grandpa cutting Grandma's food when she couldn't do it herself, Grandpa's newfound love of Wendy's Frosties during his last few months of life, Grandma telling us how everyone complemented her hair at the American House . . .
Grandma saying, "We have been blessed with a great life", Grandpa's example of unconditional love towards Grandma, taking care of her every step of the way until his last breath, Grandma's face lighting up at the nursing home knowing that even though she couldn't remember everything, she knew she loved us with all her heart, hearing her say, "I love you, too" with tears in her eyes, and seeing her eyes get big when she saw Jack for the first time and saying, "Hi, Jack."
Our family has been blessed beyond measure. Grandma and Grandpa taught us more than I can even say or know, and their memory will live on in all of us forever. I just hope that I can continue to live a life that they would both be proud of.
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