A Difficult Start to December

Just a few days shy of her 90th Birthday, my Baba went on to heaven. Braiden and I were all set to fly to PA to surprise her for her birthday and a few days before we were to depart, I received the devastating phone call. Healthy, strong, and tough... that was my Baba. No signs that she was about to leave us. We will forever miss her.

This picture was taken exactly one year ago on her 89th birthday.

While we were in PA, we celebrated Baba's life and had our family Christmas party. We had a nice time visiting with all of our family and Braiden of course enjoyed the party :-) A special thanks to my Aunt Kathy and Uncle Ken who kept us for our entire visit! I'm sure they're glad to have peace and quiet back in their house!
Braiden sitting patiently while getting his face painted

Aunt Kathy and Braiden

Gigi and Braiden

Braiden and his Pop-Pop

This year, Santa was a very special Santa... Braiden listening carefully and trying to figure out why the voice of Santa sounds just like his Pop ;-)

Santa, Gigi, and Braiden

Braiden and Mommy with a special Santa

Our Family

All 8 of Baba's grandchildren together

Braiden and his very special Guardian Angel