A Celebration to say Goodbye

This past Saturday we celebrated GG (my grandmother’s) Life.  In between tears there was laughter that made you laugh so hard you cried again.  I was a wonderful celebration of her life.  The stories from her friends where the best.  You knew that she lived life to the fullest and enjoyed flirting and making everyone laugh.

Even her dentist (the same as my mom) came and talked about her and how she would hit on him … lol (yes he’s married with kids).  She even had a system down to ask a “dr” if they were single by asking “So how is your Wife doing?” …. lol.  Yes she was a kick in the pants. 

These beautiful flowers are from my bosses.  They are gorgeous and living plants so Rick is going to plant them in the yard for me.

Thank you again for all your support and love, I have felt in all around me.  I’m hoping to get back to normal around here with my healthy ways again and the family.

Saying Goodbye and a Special Gift

I was able to take the kids and myself over to my grandmother’s house on Sunday.  We tried to go Saturday but it was just not a good idea.  It was so sad to see a women I’ve come to know and love that is as some say a spitfire.  She was feisty full of life and could drink any man under the table.  This tumor has taken a toll on her body and she is fading quickly.  She still has her sense of humor and quick wit.  She had me and my cousin laughing over the silly things she said today.  I will have the family go down one more time before we leave on Wednesday.  I have a sinking feeling by the time we return from Disney she will not be the same. 

The boys did so good, no fussing and no back talking they gave her hugs and didn’t ask many questions.  Cole and I had a talk on the drive home about GG going home to God.  He has a good understanding of what is happening but I don’t think connect all the dots yet.  They sadly have been like me while I was young and not very close to her but I know they love her just like I do.

I had the boys make up a little something for her.  I found this on project Pinterest for Valentines day.  It turned out so cute and she loved it.

I added in a little saying for her with the trick I used on the canvas we made for my dad.

I painted the boys hands first, now I accidently put the words too high so our hand heart didn’t turn out the best but still cute.  I then used both boys feet (the one I modeled it off only used one foot).

I think this is a great gift for anytime of the year hope you try it!

A Sad Good-Bye

As many of you know we got a puppy last Christmas for the boys.  Cole named him Jake.  He was such a sweet pup and the two of got along great.  I get up around 5:30am and he would hang and sit with me while I worked.  Then I would get Cole up around 7:30am.  In his cage he would go since he was a little hyper still and would knock the boys over.  Poor Caden was so scared of him.  We hoped it would get better but a year later no go and poor Jake spent most of his time in the cage our outside barking and annoying the neighbors … UGH. 

I finally had to put him up for sale .  I felt bad that he would spend his day in a cage due to Caden home and the tears that Jake was scaring him.  A very nice lady with her daughter (who was visiting from college) came to meet Jake.  Earlier that day Jake had jumped and accidently scratched his face and was having a melt down for HOURS over it hurting … UGH.  He got himself so worked up he got a fever and couldn’t stop crying.  But it was good since Jake was very attached to me for me not to be there when he meet his new mommy.  I was sad to see him go, Cole was a little bit. 

I’m sorry Jake I really wish this worked out, but I’m glad we found you a new loving home.