Project 366: Week 9

    

Heavy Heart

I lost my first grandparent yesterday. My grandpa, Nonno, started feeling bad a couple weeks ago. They found some spots on his liver and after testing, they were told on Thursday that cancer was throughout his body and that they expected him to have 4-6 weeks. He began going downhill quickly on Friday, and yesterday his body gave out. My dad and his brother both live far away and were in mid-flight on their way there and sadly didn’t make it in time. What a reminder that life is so brief and can be over in an instant.

Please pray for our family at this time. Many of us will have long travels there (12 hours in our case) and the weather looks questionable. Also, please keep my grandmother in your prayers. She lost her mother last month and now has lost her husband too.

I’m grateful Nonno didn’t have to suffer. Up until two weeks ago he felt fine and I’m grateful the end of his life wasn’t filled with pain and suffering. He’s healed now and is feeling well again walking the streets of Heaven.

I’m very sad to be in this stage of my life. I know it will be happening more frequently as I get older. But I know I’m also SO SO fortunate that I’ve had my grandparents in my life this long. Not only that, I had three great grandparents until the age of 15. I’m truly blessed I’ve gotten to know my grandparents so well and am so glad my kids know them too. I’m sad that Reed & Nonno never had a chance to meet.

With them living 12 hours away, we didn’t get to see them frequently. The last time we saw him was in September at Stephen and Leslie’s wedding, three weeks before I had Reed. I’m grateful we had the chance to see him one last time. Rest in peace, Nonno. We will miss you.

Also, please also pray for my SIL. She will be undergoing a surgery this Tuesday and needs prayers for a safe procedure as well as a speedy recovery! Thanks friends!!!!

Project 366: Week 8

Reed’s Baptism!!

We had Reed baptized on Sunday, February 19th. It was a very special day for our family as we celebrated with our families and friends!

My mom bought this gorgeous gown before I had Ava and Reed got to wear it too! She bought it in San Francisco and it was hand made and she got it in Chinatown! Get me out of this mom!

Right before the ceremony (p.s. – I know this is so not the focus of this, but my new necklace is from a new store here, Charming Charlie. I’m in love with this place!)

Reed being baptized! He pretty much cried through the whole ceremony! Poor baby was tired! 

Reed and his godparents: my brother, Greg, & my cousin, Lexie 

Us with Zach’s family

Us & my parents (who both were looking at a different camera!)

Afterwards, we had a lunch at my parents house. A celebration isn’t a party without a cake!!!

Since my brother Greg was Reed’s godfather, his family made their way down from St. Louis. My mom was beyond excited to FINALLY have her three grandbabies together and to have a picture with all 3 of them. Here she is with her grandsons. Aren’t they cute little boys?! 

Mom and Dad with their grandbabies! Look how happy Mom is!

It was a wonderful day celebrating our dedicating Reed to the Lord. We were so thankful to have so many there to celebrate our son’s special day with us!!!

Project 366: Week 7

 

Snow and Valentine’s Day!

Monday morning we woke up to snow! It was just a little snow but really the first one we have had this winter minus some flurries! Ava was excited to see it! We took Reed out to see it but all he wanted to look at was Ava!

We didn’t do a whole lot but did take some pictures of our precious little sweeties on Valentine’s Day!

{future Mr. Right!}

We had a very sweet Valentine’s Day. Zach and I took Ava to dinner alone and she very much enjoyed it!

I feel so blessed to have three great loves in my life!!!

Getting bigger!!

Reed is growing so fast and we have started trying new things with him. It’s fun seeing him do something new!

He’s been sitting in the bumbo for a while but is getting so much better at sitting like a big boy! 

Saturday he played in his exersaucer for the first time and he was definitely a fan!

And this is just picture I love! I love his profile and his sweet little nose! He fell asleep during tummy time while sucking his fist. Such a precious little guy!!!! 

Reed, we are enjoying watching you grow and learn new things!