Celebrating the life of Granny

Last week was a whirlwind and looking back now, I don't know how I got through it.
It was VBS week. Zeta (our dog) had ACL surgery. Those things were just "life" kinds of things but something much more profound happened. We lost someone very precious to us. Nathan's Granny (and mine, too) passed away on Tuesday, June 22 at the age of 87. She was not in the best of health and when she was most recently hospitalized we quickly knew that she wouldn't bounce back this time. Her kidneys were failing and she was becoming more and more frail.

Nathan and Daniel were so close to her. She was a huge part of their lives. She was always on the go and she took them everywhere. She always said she "lived for her grand-kids" and anyone that knew her could see that.

Nathan said it best on his FB status....
"Yesterday we laid to rest one of the most strong willed yet gentle people that I have ever had the honor of knowing and am proud to have been able to call her my Granny.
When my brother and I were young she took us all over the place. She was a grandmother like no other. As she grew older she would always say "you go ahead darling and I will catch up" and boy did we go, either out to eat, to the coast, or even cross country. In my heart there is a special place filled with nothing but love for Granny. I want to close this thought simply by saying that though I will always hold on to you Granny, now it is your turn to go ahead and I will catch up later, With Great Love missing you already, Nathan."

I'm so thankful for Granny. She was monumental in molding Nathan's character. She did a fabulous job. She taught him right from wrong, she gave him an appreciation for the arts and theater, she told him about Jesus and she loved him with all her heart. There were many more wonderful things about her. I only wish Amelia had her for a little longer. We wanted to record Granny speaking to Amelia but we never got around to it. That makes us sad but we did get a few pictures of them together. Even though Amelia didn't get to spend many days on this earth with her, I know they are connected eternally in spirit.

A Morning at the Zoo

Last Saturday morning the weather was breezy and cool so we got "up and at 'em" early and headed out for breakfast and some fun at the Zoo. Our family pass is great for those short 2 hour morning trips to the zoo.

After seeing the elephants, frogs, birds, butterflies, hippos, and rhinos it was time to go. Our little monkey was pooped! She couldn't even make it out of zoo without falling asleep on Daddy's shoulder. I love that sweet face! I could look at it all day.

Memorial Day

For Memorial Day we went up to Georgetown to see Dad and Ludi. We had a nice relaxing weekend. We went to the Georgetown Country Club for lunch and to swim.
This is her new float that her Grandpa bought for her. When she sits in it, her little legs kick like crazy. She really likes the water and splashing around. She has 3 cute little bathing suits and she's gotten some good use out of them already between visiting Grandpa and our time in Mexico.