April 2011

Here is our April....we've had a few scary storms this Spring. We spent a few of them in our closet and there's a good chance we need a new roof after one storm ripped through Grandview downing trees, metal buildings, powerlines, and the roof of the library. My nephew, Jacob...aka "Weatherman Gann", loves watching footage of tornadoes on YouTube. Here is Jake's song...we all sing this in our house whenever the weather man mentions Tornado. Anyway, the month of April was filled with storms, Aidan's TAKS tests and jump rope competition, Cooper eating solids, my brother, Jeremy's 34th birthday (Happy Birthday, Terd), and Easter!
April 11th, Torndadoes rip though Grandview, TX

Granny and Uncle Jimmy-Written May 23, 2011

Today is the anniversary of the passing of two important people in my life. One year ago today, my uncle Jimmy passed away. Part of Cooper's middle name is in honor of Jimmy (James). He always made me laugh and I wish I had one more day to let him know that no matter what I always loved him.
Ba-tee!
Today is also the 11th anniversary of my Granny's passing. Like Cooper, part of Aidan's middle name is in honor of Patsy Jewel. My heart still hurts for missing her and so often I wish whole-heartedly that she was still here. I can still hear her voice calling me "Mandy". I could never get enough of spending time with her and I am so thankful for the conversation we had 2 weeks before she died. She taught me what it felt like to be unconditionally loved with her genuine affection and amazing ways. She was the epitomy of a grandmother and there will never be another like her! I love you, Granny!