Thursday, January 13, 2011
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Happy New Year!
Last night we partied it up to ring in the new year by inviting a few friends over, watching an AFV marathon and eating yummy food. It was pretty low-key, but a lot of fun. Today, we kept our family tradition of New Year's Day Souplantation and a movie. We saw Tangled, which was really good. Hope everyone has a happy and prosperous new year!
Claire showing off her party dress
Mama and Claire
Sparkling cider and yummy truffles to toast in the new year
Delicious snacks to enjoy during the marathon
We left plenty for the boys who arrived late (no, really, there was more in the kitchen, but we wanted to get their reaction before we filled up the plates again. It was awesome. We totally didn't plan it this way either.)Sunday, December 26, 2010
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Friday, December 17, 2010
In loving memory
My Grandpa (my dad's dad) and Claire's Opa passed away last Sunday. His health had been deteriorating these last few years and he was hospitalized last month due to a heart attack. Unfortunately, he never went home. He spent about a week in the ICU and then was transferred to a nursing home where they called in hospice about a week before he died. 8 days before he died, I had a normal conversation with him. After that, he went downhill fast. He barely recognized us and slept 24/7. He kept calling out for his sister who passed away earlier this year. Since we all knew he was dying, all my aunts, uncle and cousins were in town (most of whom live in L.A.) and we all got to say goodbye to him (including Claire, who blew him kisses.) His last words to me were "I love you, too." It was difficult to see him in the condition he was in. He wanted to get up so bad, but couldn't. I was emotionally drained after spending every waking moment at the nursing home (in between students and concerts.) He died peacefully by taking my grandma's hand, looking directly at her and smiling. He knew it was his time. I felt great peace after he died knowing he isn't in any more pain and he can walk and run. He is having a sweet reunion with his sister, brother, son, parents and many others. "Sweet Is The Peace The Gospel Brings" means so much more to me now. I'm grateful to have spent 26 wonderful years with him and long for the day I get to see him again. I love you, Grandpa. You will always be in my heart.
Oct 13, 1925 - Dec 12, 2010Thursday, November 25, 2010
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