Sunday, January 5, 2014

Uncle Patrick

One week ago, I lost my older brother, Patrick.  Cora lost her uncle.  This video was taken about a month before Patrick died.


"To the outside world we all grow old.  But not to our brothers and sisters  We know each other as we always were.  We know each other's hearts.  We share private family jokes  We remember family friends and secrets, family griefs and joys.  We live outside the touch of time." 

Patrick, we will always love you and be proud of you, and we will always hold you deeply in our hearts.  I will never stop missing you.  

Saturday, December 28, 2013

Thanksgiving 2013

"When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully everyone is blessed."  -- Maya Angelou



This Thanksgiving, we were thankful to celebrate with delicious food, and great friends and neighbors.




Thursday, December 26, 2013

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Merry Christmas 2013!

“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” 
― Charles Dickens

Merry Christmas!


wrapping mommy's present


excited for visitors!


fun with Nanna and Aunt Maggie 



Christmas morning!  


Tuesday, December 10, 2013