This past weekend was difficult because we drove home to Northern Virginia for the Memorial Service of my Bdad for his friends at Greensprings (his retirement home). It took us 5 hours to get home (usually 3) with lots of toddler turbulence on the way. I realized how important it is to have copilot on longer car trips and really missed Greg's car trip organization. It was hard saying goodbye to the Greensprings staff and the fellow residents that we had become close to in the past 8 years. The service was beautiful and fitting for such an honorable man. I had a speaking part which I had to bring Ellie up for (she is having major separation anxiety) and she even grabbed the microphone and put in her two cents. It was also difficult coming back to Mom's house with all of B-Dad's things spread out through out the house. However, the girls really livened up the weekend. There is no way to not laugh at Ava's comments. Ellie's giant 7 tooth smile and pooh bear giggle lights up the room. Aunt Jeannie, another baby whisperer, was also on hand to spoil us rotten. We will try to live by B-Dad's example by putting family first, being present when you are with family, and keep an upbeat attitude.
Ava and GiGi spent about 30 minutes bird watching
This was especially touching for me because this was what I used to do with my Bdad when I was Ava's age on this exact porch.
Ava telling me she was waiting for "THIS BIRD" to show up in the yard.
Ellie playing patty cake with Aunt Jeannie
Ava joining me on the deck reading the paper
The tea pots are their favorite toys of the moment. I caught a giggle!
I couldn't resist this bathing suit!
Ava the twelve year old
Ellie Bean you are so sturdy!
