Lucky Seven

Ellie just turned seven months old. Wow, seven months! Where does the time go? I added the remainder of her seven month photos to the album, so go take a look when you get a chance. We had more firsts - first picnic, first watermelon, first time in high chair, first trip to the zoo, first time meeting a great great great relative, first Gross family reunion.

A day of remembrance, a day of fun

Two years ago today, 9/11/05, was the last day Ellie's Grandma Verna graced this earth. Ellie will never know her Grandma Verna in person, but she will in spirit. That's what today was about. Mommy and Ellie slept in, went to mom's group, went to a mommy matinee, then Papa joined in for our first family trip to the zoo. The night ended with Papa reading Peter Pan, then telling Ellie and Mommy a beautiful, yet funny, story of Grandma Verna. A few tears were shed today, but much love was shared. I miss my mom very much, I hope that Ellie and I will grow as close as my mom and I were. To have shared this day with her was very special and I treasure it deeply.