Tink9721 It breaks my heart that when we have kids, they won't personally know her or my mother-in-law, who passed fairly suddenly too. But it's nice to remember the good times and those kids can know your aunt through you and the stories you tell them.
Jill - so glad to hear about the second opinion and new surgery date.I'll be thinking of Bella and can't wait for the party pics!
MeMom love the updates! I almost bought the Mickey picture frame with the different wood tones. I still may have a friend pick it up for me when she goes in June....![]()
It will be very special and sweet for you to help your kids know about people who came and left before them that are a part of who they are. You can honor their memories in many ways and look forward to being with them forever when that time comes.
I forgot I was going to mention that I almost bought that frame too!
I do that so often when I see other people's pictures. I think about how I stood there and looked at something and thought about buying it, but didn't.
Here's the thing....I had no idea you guys were going to be there for a Dismeet. So, I recall watching the fireworks from Dave and Kathy's room the year before so I figured I would do it again this year. Now, you guys were the ONLY people I knew who were in Disney for New Years. Along with Dave's feed is an on-going comment/text on what's going on. I joined in and found there was another Disser on. I jokingly said..."Where's Memom??? Dave if you see Memom pass by, tell her I said HI!" I had absolutely no idea you guys were really there....and then when I saw Trent...I freaked out. Then I realized you all were actually right there...and the little round light-up necklace thingy was actually Brookie....ohhhh what an exciting discovery...I think I posted about it on the wrong thread and everything! Then I realized everyone else knew you guys were thereOh well...it was still so exciting to see you guys and Trent and Jarvis were cracking me up!
I love how Bella is asleep in daddy's lap whilst daddy is playing football...so cute!![]()
So that was you! I just remember sitting there and hearing Dave read something about MeMom in a low voice, and then he raised his voice a little and said, "MeMom is right here!" Brooklynn was indeed the little girl in lights.

anna called me today. she and luke had spent the afternoon watching "the princess and the frog" for the first time and they both absolutely loved it. she said they were dancing to the awesome music in the living room.she said something about seeing it made her to want to go to disney to see the characters. i sent her the link to your pics and video of brooklynn and bella meeting princess tiana and prince naveen. she thought it was SO CUTE! just wanted to share that she and luke really enjoyed the pictures and video!
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I'm glad they got to see the movie and enjoyed it. I hope Luke is doing well with the transitions. Hopefully, there will be another Disney trip in his future.
Oh I wish I could have spent NYE on the Poly Beach with you guys! Looks like you had tons of fun.
Best wishes for Bella's surgery Jill. You guys will stay in my thoughts and prayers!![]()
I know Brook would have enjoyed it more if Joe and Henry had been there earlier. They were running a little late, so they didn't get to see fireworks with us from the beach. They got there right at the end, if I remember correctly. They had seen them in transit. Henry was asleep.
It was a nice night on the beach. The temperature was good for just lightweight jackets, so we weren't bundled up and freezing like a couple of the other nights on that trip.