Memorial Weekend 2012

Last year was the first time that decorating graves was no longer "fun" for me. This year was no different. In fact, I think this might just be the absolute worst holiday for me in regards to missing my Grandma. She was so much a part of what we did on this weekend that it will never be the same. I was totally sick and ready to vomit the majority of the time we were on the road...but I went anyway. I sat in the back and watched the kids have fun with their Papa...that is now where my enjoyment exists.


When, we were finished with the graveyard run, we headed over to Uncle Eddie's. It is so nice to have a happy ending to a not-so-happy beginning. Once there, I was finally able to take a deep breath and relax a little. Man, I am SO grateful for him and everything he does for our family...for constantly sharing his home with us and hosting many of the memories that Maya and Gabriel will cherish as they grow up. One of those memories will be their first time fishing. Saying they were excited is a total understatement.


Enough said. Ready for some pics?

 LOVE this scrunched up nose. xoxo

 Crazy cousin from Cali.

 My dad is just awesome. Always doing things we tell the kids NOT to do...but this is the truth: he is the funnest guy around. Look at their faces...

 The Kansas wind was a beast that day!

 Sam, you're a goof. Thanks for having fun without me. ;)

 Remembering...reflecting...reminiscing

 Nana never fails...just when the monkeys started getting restless, she broke out the treats. I think she might have learned something from GGV. :)

For anyone daring to ask....yes, I know how lucky blessed I am.

 I LOVE Dom's smile in this one.

 Yay! Gooby caught his first fish!!! :-)

 Gorgeous!

xoxo,
Sarah